The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1893-12-21

provisional government with this unanswered
protest In its hand fastened to negotiate with
the United States for the permanent Danish.
sale OF her kingdom | believe that q candid
and thorough examination OF the facts Will
force the conviction that the provisional gov.
eminent owes its existence to an armed iu-
vuslon by the United States.
THE CONDITIONS As THEY STAND
AS upprChcnd the situation. we are brought
face to face with the following conditions!
The lawful government OF Hawaii was over.
thrown without the drawing OF II sword or the
firing OF shot; by a process, every step OF
which, IL may safely he asserted is directly
traceabc to and dependent for its succcssupon
the agency Of the United States acting through
its diplomatic and naval representatives.
but for the notorious predictions OF the
United States minister for annexation the
committee Of safety, which should he called
the committee OF annexation, would never havo
existed,
But for the landing OF tho United States
forces upon false pretcxts respecting the dan.
ger to life and property, the committee would
never have exposed themselves to the pains
ana penalties OF treason by undertaking the
subverston OF the queen government
But for tho presence OF the United States forces
In the Immediate vicinity and in position to
afford ali needed protection and support the
committee would not have proclaimed the pro-
Visional government from the steps Of the gov
Finally, but for the iawless occupation OF
Honolulu under false pretex,s by tho United
States forces. and but for Minister Stevens
recognition OF the provisional government
when the United States forces were its solo
support md constituted its only military
strength, the queen and her government would
never have yielded to the provisional govern
mcnt even for a time and for the sole purpose
OF submitting her case to the enlightened JUS
/ tice OF the United States.
THE TREATY WILL NOT BE REsrBMITTED.
Believing. therefore that the United States
could not. under the circumstances disclosed.
annex the Islands without justly incurring tho
imputation Of acquiring them hy unJusuhablo
methods, shall not again submit the treaty
OF annexation to the senate fOi It's colsidera.
ton and In the instructions TO Minister VIII
lis, copy Of which accompanies this message,
have directed him to so inform the provision
al government.
But in the present instance our duty does not.
In my opinion, end with refusing to consum-
mate this questionable transaction, 1t has
been the boast OF our government that It seeks
to do Justice in all things without regard to
the strength or weakness of those with whom
it deals
by an act Of war committed with the par.
ticipation Of a diplomatic representative OF the
United States, and without authority OF con
gress. the government of a feeble but friendly
and coniiding people has been overthrow. a
substantial wrong has thus been done
character as we'll IA the rights OF tho
injured people requires we should
mcnt has not assumed a republican or other con
sttutional form but has remained mere
executive council or oligarchy, set up without
the assent OF the people, 1t has not sought to
find permanent basis OF popular support and
has given no evidence of an intention to do so.
Indeed the representatives OF that government
assert that the people of Hawaii are unfit for
popular government and frankly avow that
they can be best ruled by arbitrary or despotic
power.
REPARATIoN THE ONLY COURSE
Tho United states can not properly he put In
the position of countenanCing wrong after
its commission any more than in that OF con.
sentinR to II in advance. On that ground 1t can
not allow itself to refuse to redress an injury
inflicted through an abuse OF power by officers
clothed with It's authority and wearing It's uni
form. and on the same ground, II feeble but
friendly state il in danger Of being robbed OF
itS iu1 and SDyprpiputV ~
use of the name and power of the United
States, the United States can not fail to
yndicate its honor and its sense Of Justice by
an earncst effort TO mako all possible repara-
tiou.
In the belief that the queen, as well as her
enemies. would he willing to adopt such Il
course Us would meet the prevailing condi.
tiOns and in view OF the fact that both the
queen and the provisional government had ut
one timc apparently acquicSccd in reference
OF the entire case to the United
States government, and considering the
visiona government by 1t own declared
limitation was only to exist until
terms Of union with the United States OF
America have been negotiated and agreed
upon. hoped that after the assurance to the
members OF that government that such union
could not lie consum,nated ] might compass a
peaceful adjustment OF the difficulty.
not unmindfhI ot the inherent 1erpentrcs N
the situation nor Of the in1s,ar li%iS.eHS Wu.
| to advise the queen and her supporters OF
my desire to aid in the restoration OF the
| status existing DetOrF lne lt"ltss IdnulHH VI
| the United States forces at Honolulu on tho
10Th OF January last, II such restoration could
be effected upon terms providing for rIemeney
| as well as justice to all parties concerned.
| iCoNDITIoSs SUGGESTED.
The conditions suggested, as the instrnc.
| tions show contemplate general amnesty TO
government and n recognition of all It's bona
fide acts and obligations In short they re-
is p'st shoa
It's authority as II its continuity
queen and though she has been informed that
they will be insisted upon, and thnt, unless ac.
ceded to, the efforts OF the president to aid in
have not thus far learned that she Is willing TO
yield them her acquiesceneo The check
which my plans have thus encountered has
prevented their presentation to the provis-
ional government, while unfavorable public
geratcd statements OF the sentiments OF our
people have obviously injured the prospects OF
successful executive mediation,
therefore submit this communication with
| its accompanying exhibits, embracing Mr..
Blount' = report, the evidence and statements
taken by him at Honolulu The Instructions
given to both Mr.. Blount and Minister Willis.
and correspondence connected with the anair
| in hand ,,
| powers and wide discretion of congress, de
! sire to add the assurance that shall be much
Erohea to &c n f a1SS S estSg .aon Of pSba
problem before US which is consistent with
AmeTican honor integrity sT4 ~ST1ii'y THvkiAsp
Executive Mansion, Washington, d, C., Dec.
| IL, 1888
Abstract of Instructions Given Minister
Willis.
WASHINGTON, Dec. lS.-The material
points contained in Secretary Gresh-
ans letter to Minister Willis, October
IL, are as follows:
pns In
lished by the Hawaiian people or with their
consent. The queen refused to surrender
her powers to the provisional government
United states had II recognized as the De facto
authority and would support and defend II with
the military forces OF the United states, and
that resistance would prccipitate bloody con
tiict with that force She was advised and as
sured by her ministers, and by the leaders OF
the movement of the overthrow OF her govern
ment that IL she surrendered her case would
be attcrward fairly considered by the president
OF the United States.
The queen wisely yielded to the armed forces
OF the United States at Honolulu, relying upon
the good fat and honor OF the president when
informed of what had occurred, to undo tho
action OF the ministers and reinstate her and
her authority. which she claimed as constitu'
tlonal sovereign of the Hawaiian islands.
The president is satisfied that the move
ment against the queen, II not instigated' was
encouraged and supported by the representa-,
tive OF this government at Honolulu; TINT he
, promised in advance 20 aid her enemies to set
up new government, and that he kept TINS
promise by causing detachment OF troops
to be landed from the United
States ship Boston, and by recosnizing
, tho provisional government the next day wheh
1t was too feeble TO defend itself and that the
constitutional government was able success
fully 10 maintain its authority against any
threatening force other than that OF the United
States already landed.
The president has therefore determined that
he will not send back to the senate Tor its ae'
tion thereon the treaty which he has with
drawn from that body for further consideration
on the 9th of March last
on your arrival at Honolulu you will take I'D
vantage OF an early opportunity to inform the
queen Of this determination, making known TO
her the presidents regret that the reprehensi'
BILE conduct OF the American minister and the
! unauthorized presence on land OF the military
; force OF the United States Obliged her to sur
render her sovereignty for the time being, and
to rely upon the Justice OF this government TO
undo the fragrant wrong done to her.
You will at the same time inform the queen
that when renstated the president expects
! that abe will mlunanimOuA course