The record-union., 1893-03-09

correspondence of the Associated Press1
HONOLULU, March 1.-The early part
OF the present week witnessed scenes of
much enthusiasm in Honolulu, and the
stars and stripes were probably more
generally displayed than at any time in
Hawaiian history.
The arrival of the steamship China
from San Francisco on Monday, Febru-
ary 10th, followed by that of the Austria
La, February 22d, brought intelligence
mat caused great satisfaction to the Pro-
Vlslonal Government and the American
party in the islands on the first-named
cate, when 1t became known that Presi-
dent Harrison and his Cabinet had de-
clded upon favorable course in regard
to the disposition of the islands. Excited
throngs gathered about the mail dock,
the Postoffice and news-stands, and dis
cussed the information received with
much ardor. The prompt action of the
administration in the matter was warmly
commended by the Americans, ire
spective of party affiliations, as we'll as
by many German residents and of the
more intelligent natives.
Ihe scene, however, was nothing like
that of February I'D, when the Australia
brought news that message from Presi-
dent Harrison providing for treaty of
annexation of the islands had gone to the
Senate; and that, as far as the American
Government was concerned, the islands
were probably part of the United States
when the Australia arrived.
The day was the anniversary of the
inf Of IL, i
served as general holiday. The streets
we're filled with natives and others in
their best attire. Flags were floating
from many buildings and from the ves-
sells In the harbor, the whole forming in
the bright sunlight pretty setting.
On board the United States flagship
Mohican Admiral Skeritt and staff were
holding reception and hither came all
of the prominent personages of Homo
lulu, exclusive of the more pronounced
royalists.
An Associated Press dispatch from
Washington, announcing the receipt of
the annexation message by the Senate
was shown to the Admiral and Captain
Wlltse and to President Dole, Minister
of Finance Jones and others of the Pro-
visional Government. 1t proved to be
the latest intelligence received and the
dispatch was handed about and read with
many expressions of satisfaction.
At the close of last week a rumor was
current in the streets of Honolulu that
the Senate would not ratify the treaty of
annexation and it is stated that several
wagers were made that the Queen would
come again to the throne.
Several members of the Advisory
Council, discussing the rumor said that
II the United States should refuse to take
action it would drive the Provisional
Government to again take up arms. Said
one of them: I'VE fought to obtain the
ground we have secured, and we will
fight to maintain it. There are fifteen
persons at least in this country who
would be instantly deported if trouble
again arose, and there are a number of
others who would be taken out and
hanged to tree and shot"
When asked if overtures would be
made to other powers if the United
States chose to decline to accept the prop
ositions of the Hawaiian Commissioners.
the Councillors replied that they might
be compelled to apply elsewhere if the
United States forces were withdrawn.
In this connection it may be stated as a
bit of history not generally known that
good authority has it that the raising of
the American flag over the Government
was forced upon Minister Stevens and
President Dole by the action of the
British Minister in writing letter the
previous day demanding the withdrawal
So =, r..
Government, it is stated, recognized
their inability to cope with the Queens
party without the assistance of the blue
jackets, and hasty consultation deter
mined them that the only course to be
taken was to declare an American pro-
tectorate, in which the Minister acoui-
esced.
Several squabbles between sailors from
the British warship Garnet and those
from the Boston and Mohican occurred
about ten days ago, resulting in a num-
ber of arrests. Captain Wiltze. of the
Boston, and Captain Ludlow, of the Moh-
lean, promptly averted further trouble
by declining to allow any more men to
go ashore, which order was rescinded
last Saturday.
The commander of the Garnet, Cap
tain Hughes Hallet, asked permission on
February 10th to land body of men
from the Garnet, on the ground that the
English residents desired further protec
ton. His request, however, was denied.
The squad which has been parading in
front of the Queens residence at Wash
ington Place was withdrawn Yesterday
by the Provisional Government.
The japanese cruiser NanIwa, after
which the United States cruiser Charles
ton was modelled, arrived in port unex-
pectedly on the 23d of February, making.
in addition to the Kongo, Garnet, Boston.
Mohican and Alliance, six men-of-war
in port,
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