The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-12-19
as the constitutional sovereign OF the
Hawaiian Jslards."
po,snant samm~,y

cedents ag telling against the action OF
the United States IN the present case.
among them the admission of Texas as
part OF our Union. the revolutions in
Brazil. chill. and Venezuela, and sums
up as follows:
"As / apprehended the situation. we are
brought face 10 face with the following:
The lawful government of Hawaii was
overthrown without the drawing Of a
sword or the firing OF a shot. by a
| process, every step of which, 1t may
safely be asserted. is directly trace
aole TO, and dependent for it's success
| upon the agency OF the United States
acting through it's diplomatic and naval
representative. But for the notorious pre-
dlection OF the United States minister for
annexation, the Committee OF Safety
which should be called the Committee
OF Annexation. would never have existed.
But for the landing Of the United States
forces upon false pretexts respecting the
danger Of life and property, the committee
would never have exposed themselves
to the pains and penalties Of treason
by undertaking the subversion Of the
Queens government.
"But for the presence OF the United
States forces in the immediate vicinity
and in position to afford all needed pro-
lection and support. the committee would
not have proclaimed the provisional
government from the steps Of the govern
ment building.
"And finally, but for the lawless occupa-
tion Of Honolulu under false pretexts by
the United States forces. and but for
Minister Stevens recognition Of the pro-
visional government when the United
States forces were its sole support and
and constituted it's only military strength.
the Queen and her government would
never have yielded TO the provisional
government even for a time. and for
the sole purpose Of submitting her case
10 the enlightened justice Of the United
States.
Believing therefore that the United
States could not, under the circumstances
disclosed annex the Islands without in
curing the imputaion Of acquiring them
by unjustifiable methods shall not again
submit the treaty Of annexation TO the
Senate for its consideration. and in the
instruction TO Minister Willis, copy
Of which accompanies this message. l
have directed him 10 so inform the pro-
visional government"
Should II pair the Wrong.
Mr.. Cleveland says here that in his
opinion our duty does not end with re-
fusing to consummate this questionable |
transaction that q substantial wrong has |
been done. which a due regard for our /
national character as well as the rights |
of the injured people requires we should |
endeavor 10 repair, and that the United |
States cannot properly be put in the |
position of countenancing wrong after |
its commission any more than in con- !
senting TO IL i'm advance. On that ground |
il cannot allow itself TO refuse to re-
dress an injury inflicted through an abuse
Of power by officers clothed with its
authority and wearing its uniforms; and
on the same ground, if feeble but friend
lv state is i'm danger Of being robbed OF
its independence and its sovereignty Dy
misuse Of the name and power OF the
United States. the United States cannot
fail 10 vindicate its honor and its sense
OF Justice by an earnest effort TO make
all possible reparation.
The President says:
81 have not however, overlooked an
Incident of this unfortunate affair, when
remains TO be mentioned. The mem
,ers of the provisional government and |
he supporters though not entitled TO
.xtreme sympathy, have been led 10 their
present nredicament of revolt against !
he government OF the Queen by the
encouragement and assis-
ance of our diplomatic representative
This fact may entitle them TO claim That
n our effort to recufy the wrong COM
nitted some regard should be had for
heir safety This sentiment is strongly
seconded by my anxiety to do nothing
which would invite harsh relation on
he part Of the Queen or blood shed III
ny quarters.
n, CENT a General Amnesty.
"In the belief that the Queen as well as
er enemies would be willing 10 ADOPT
lch a course as would meet these Fohul-
ons. and in view of the fact mat polh
10 Queen and the provisional government
f..a /
a reference Of the entire case 10 the
nited States government, and considering !
,e further fact that in any event the
divisional government, by It's own de-
AIRED Limitation. was only TO exist until i
rms of union with the United states OF
merica have been negotiated and agreed ?
)on' 1 hoped that after the assurance !
the members of the government that ;
ch union could not be consummated, y
might compass peaceful adjustment
the difficulty.
.Actuated by these desires and purposes, II
N not unmindful of the inherent per- +
sxities of the situation nor of the limi- ll
iions uDon my power. / instructed Min y
er Wills to advise the Queen and her .
pporters OF my desire TO aid In the Il
storation of the status existing before o
r. lau,less landing of the United States
rces at Honolulu upon the 18th OF jan n
nv last If such restoration could De l.
ected upon terms providing for clemency NJ
well as Justice TO all parties concerned ~
The conditions suggested as the IN 81
'uctions show, 1 contemplate a general al
lnestv to those concerned In setting up IL
provisional government, ana recoS- n
ion of an its bona fide acts and oDliga- 81
MS In short, they require that the II
81 should be buried, and that the res y
ed government should re-assume Its
thority, as il its continuity had not
m interrupted.
Why the Queen Was Not Restored. -
These conditions have not proved ac- IN
ltable TO the Queen. and though she has In
en- Informed that they will be insisted a
on. and that, unlss acceded TO, the ef- II
is OF the President 10 aid in the resto- ou
lion OF her government viii cease, l IN
We not thus far learned that she is m
ling to Weld them her acquiescence. "a,
e check which my plans have thus en- tri
lntered has prevented their presenta- IN
n TO the members Of the provisional on
while unfortunate public mis- Ia
presentations of the situation and ex- we
gerated statements of the sentiments y
our people have obviously injured the IN,
,spects OF successful executive media 60
n | therefore submit this communica- wo
n, with its accompanying exhibits, en- ON
cling Mr.. Blounts report, the evidence, an,
statements taken by him at Honolulu, me-
instructions given 10 both Mr. Blount tio
Minister Willis, and correspondence ed,
nected with the affair in hand. 20
In commencing this subject 20 the ex- for
ded powers and wide discretion OF the M,
lgress. l desire TO add the assurance
1 CHI no