Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-12-14
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SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 1.-THE steam
er Transit brought news from Hawaii
up to Nov. 20.
During the afternoon the Alameda
sailed Minister Willis made a state
ment, virtually as already published by
the Associated Press, that nothing def
mite would be done here until he had
received a reply to the dispatches sent
to Washington by the Alameda. This
statement was published in The Star.
The Bulletin published letter from
Minister Willis, in which he said he
wished his remarks in The Star to ap-
ply to the entire press of Honolulu
The stand taken by Minister Willis in
his interview with The Star which was
revised in proof by him before publica-
ton caused considerable anxiety in
government circles owing to the init
nation that any breach of the peace
would be punished by the American
minister.
To the Associated Press his words
were: Amy trouble precipitated on
the other side would be stopped at once
DS U16 Oult6U SJdIeb lOICeS.
On the morning of the 17kh, the day
after the Alameda left. President Dole
called upon Minister Willis to learn
how far the authority of the United
States was expected to be carried in
case of an emergency. Upon his return
it was learned that the provisional gov
ernment was fully satisfied with the
explanation and limitations made by
Minister Willis. ..a E.
Conveyed More Than Was Intended.
1t is the general opinion that the
original language used by the United
States minister conveyed more than he
intended it should. 1t is understood
that President Dole very clearly in
formed the minister that the provision
al government commanded the situa-
ton and would require no aid from the
United States unless it was called for.
The president assured the minister
that any breach Of peace which might
occur would be speedily dealt with by
the Hawaiian government.
The provisional government received
assurance on the points mentioned
which were perfectly satisfactory, it is
understood that Minister Willis said he
would stand back of the present gov
ernment until the present difficulty Was
settled. The tension in political mat
ters since the departure Of the Alaue-
da has only partially relaxed. Minister
Willis stated he made the public state
ment that nothing immediate would
be done" to ease matters down, as he
believed crisis was approaching.
His remedy worked for few hours.
but it now appears he has divulged
Just enough to stimulate speculation,
and both sides interpret his explana-
ton favorably which, in the end will
doubtless add fuel to the political fire.
When the attention of the United
States minister was called to the fact
| that the provisional government would
aid him in.keeping the peace, he replied
| that he did not expect trouble unless it
came from irresponsible persons on
| either side.
Would 1t Mean War?
The provisional government expresses
| the opinion that the use of force on the
part of the United States would be
equivalent to declaration of war.
| Resident Americans have at least 1900
rifles and ammunition in private hands
which it would be impossible to seize
in case of restoration Those best post.
ed say the throne would not stand an
hour after the withdrawal of Ameri.
can troops.
The theory of restoration, however,
will not be believed here until the last
moment Should It'll then provel true
serious trouble will likely follow. This
much is admitted by the clearest heads
| on both sides.
In conversation with the Associated
Press reporter, Minister Willis said he
was confident that legislation favorable
to the Hawaiian Islands would shortly
take place in the United States.