Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-11-18
STILL UNTHRONED.
Liliuokalani Has Not Yet Been
Restored.
AFFAIRS ON THE ISLAND ALL QUIET.
Minister Willis Pacific Address to
President Dole.
LATEST HONOLULU NEWS.

SAN FRANCISCO Nov. ia United
Press representative who boarded from a
tug the steamer Australia which arrived
from Honolulu this morning was imne-
diately surrounded on coming over the
rail and questioned as to the truth OF the
rumor that two members Of President
Clevelands cabinet had resigned because
OF the administrations Hawaiian policy.
Inc passengers were keenly interested I'm
everything relating to the present attitude
OF the United States to Hawaii ana were
taken completely by surprise when askea
N the queen had been restored In fact
'he question presupposed something that
wen IN the light OF present events they
deemed practically impossible. AS win ho
noted below there is a very r,.rksa
nimity Of opinion as to the final outcor,.
OF the struggle for supremacy batween ,he
PROVISIONAL government and the marty ~
the deposed queen.
A correspondent of the United Press
Writing under date Of November n from
Honolulu, says: President Dole rece,vas
ohited states Minister Albert S. VIM,
on the 9Th. s
Minister Willis Orders.
mr.. Willis accompanied the presentation
OF MS letter Of credentials with a h,,a,
ADDRESS OF which the following are the most
important expressions:
ASIDE from geographical proximity ana
the consequent preponderating commerc,.I
interests which center here. the Advanced
cNiiization and Christianization of your
people together with your enlightenes
cooes OF law, are today benefcent u,opu-
ments OF American zeal, courage ana intel
heence. IL Is not surprising therefore thar
u'e United States were first to recognize
the Importance Of Hawaiian Islands and TO
welcome them into the great family of
free equal and sovereign nations. Nor :.
IL surprising that this historic tie has been
strengthened from year to year by inn
portant mutual reciprocities ana agree
ments. alike honorable and adyantapeons
TO both governments. Invoking that spirit
OF peace, friendship and hospitality which
mas ever been the shield and sword OF this
country, 1 now, upon behalf of the United
states OF America. extend to your peonle
the right hand of good will, which / trust
may be as lasting as / know IL TO be sin
cere, expressing the hope that every wear
VIII promote and perpetuate that good
VIII to the honor, happiness and prosper-
Ity OF both governments"
Affairs On the Islands,
Ex-Consul General Severance was nrst
interviewed and spoke Substantially an fol-
lows:
The affairs on the islands are proeres>-
ing slowly and without any sensational de-
velopment. The provisional government 4.
So hrmly established. financially and other
wise. that IL cannot be DESTROYED. Ii is
supported by the very best element. the
oruerly, law-abfding citizens who have
larger interest at stake. The islands like
ole
boodlers. who espouse any cause because
OF what there is in IL. Then there are En-
giish influences which. from motives of
are apt to stir up strife IN or
der to meet their sinister ends. 1 don't
think the question OF the queens restora-
tion has been discussed"
Such possibility is not even entertained.
The general impression is that under the
democratic administration matters have
been a little slow. but there is no concep-
non that things Will be radically changed.
GENERALLY speaking, the country is prosper
ous under the rule Of the provisional ad-
even though there In
slight business depression owing to causes
existing elsewhere
Admiral Irwin was TO be presented TO the
existing government the day following the
sailing of the Australia
Mr. WILLIS Makes a Good Impressfou
Minister Willis made a good impression
'n the leading citizens. He was very cour-
teously, but quietly received The presenta-
lon OF his credentials was his only public
appearance. The people did not rush to him
rs they did to Commissioner Blount
In the autograph letter of credentials
rom President Cleveland the only words
70 which any special importance has been
f0llnUC
He is well-informed of the relative in
erests OF the two countries and of our
'lncere desire to cultivate to the fullest
,xtent the friendship which has SO long
between US Ny knowledge of
his high character and ability gives me
that he will constantly en-
leavor TO advance the interests and pros
'erity or both governments and to render
himself acceptable to your exceIlency."
The government party hold that for Min
ster Willis to render himself acceptable to
resident Dole is Incompatible with any
roposition on his part looking toward the
estoration Of the monarchy
The royalists continue to insist that thew
re well assured that such is the intention
President Cleveland. Nothing has yet
ranspired as to any special instructions
Minister Willis or any negotiations with
which he may be supposed to be intrusted.
Intriguing for the Princess.
Theo. II. Davis, Kaiulani's guardian. is
intriguing with certain members
the advisory council, trying to persuade
hem to support a compromise movement
l favor Of the princess. 1t vas understood
hat he has made some impression on one
r two Of them. The great body of the bus
less community. who control Hawaiian af-
lirs, will listen to no proposition to restore
he monarchy or native control in any
nape whatever.
Honolulu Editorial.
The Honolulu Advertiser of the llth in
tant, in a long editorial says: The nature
the instructions Of President Cleveland
} Minister Willis has not transpired. He
comes with instructions Of the
ravest Importance. Many facts assure
5 that the administration are deeply pen
rated with the necessity of both countries
ow establishing the most intimate rela-
ons practicable between the two. What
cations are practicable may be to them
lestion of more perplexity.
But there can be no doubt that President
eveland and his cabinet desire TO advance
far as possible in the direction of secur-
g permanent control over Hawaii What
'er plan is in view by the United States.