The record-union., 1893-05-18


Company in the affections of the New
Zealand Government.
This statement is also denied by the
oceanic officials here, who say that the
Union Company is doing very well now
and has no thought of making change.
MINISTER STEVENS READY TO LEAVE.
Minister Stevens has definitely an
nounced that lie will leave Honolulu for
his home in the United States on May
24th. He will leave the United States
Legation in charge of Consul Severance.
Both Of these officials are still enthusiastic
In favor of annexation, and say that it is
the only logical solution of the political
problem here.
Mr.. Stevens has been quoted as feeling
very bitter toward Commissioner Blount
on account of the latter's action in haul
ing down the American flag, but as the
United States Minister last Sunday gave
an elaborate dinner to Mr.. and Mrs.
Biount, at which all present seemed to
thoroughly enjoy themselves, that feeling
has apparently changed.
A SUGGESTION TO DANISH LILIUoKALANI.
The radical members of the annexation
party are extremely anxious to become
rio OF the ex-Queen, whom they regard
as menace to the present Government.
Inc HdUdiIaD star, the extreme an
nexation organ, in an editorial on May
oth, calls attention to the danger of allow
ing Liliuokalani to remain on the
Islands, and suggests that she be re-
quested to travel in foreign lands, with
her expenses paid by the Provisional
Government
In the Stars opinion she should be
panlshed at once, arguing that even if the
ex-Queen does become resigned to her
late her presence in Honolulu keeps the
natives from joining the ranks of the an
nexationists.
Inc more conservative members of the
party, however-and they appear to be in
the majority-say that as long as the
queen conducts herself properly she
shoulo De allowed to remain; if not, she
must go.
The deposed ruler is constantly
watched, and the people in power claim
to know all her plans.
Whlie all this discussion is going on
Lilluokalani observes dignifed silence.
saying nothing in public, and keeping
herself to her residence.
sPRECKELS AGAINST ANNEXATION.
The attitude of Claus Spreckels is cons
ing the annexationists some uneasiness.
Inc big sugar man expresses himself as
against annexation, fearing the labor
question.
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II is said by some here that he prefers a
Planters republic, with man as Presi-
dent subservient to his wishes. Spreck-
els Is at present visiting his plantations at
Maui and will not return for a week.
While the officials here do not seem to
De anxious to use the despotic power
vested In them by the Provisional Gov
eminent, 1t is said they will not allow
any doctrine contrary to their wishes to
be preached, and that those who talk
sedition. Claus Spreckels or others. will
be arrested and punished.
JAPAN .wITHDRAws FROM THE FIELD.
1t is announced that the big Japanese
cruiser Maniwa Kan, which has been in
Honolulu harbor for several months. has
been recalled and will sail TODAY for
Japan. This would indicate that japan
has given up any hope that she NAV have
held about obtaining a foothold in
Hawaii.
The departure of the Japanese warship
will be relief to the American warsbins
here, for ever since the Japanese Can
tain's proud boast that he could blow the
American fleet out of the water. the
American sailors and officers here have
had no love for the representatives of the
Mikado.
PROUD DAY FOR HAwAIIANs
Yesterday was proud day for Homo
lulu and the Provisional Government.
For the first time in the city's history one
OF the China steamers came into the har-
Dor and was moored at the wharf.
Heretofore the big China steamers
have laid outside the reef and have re-
eeived and unloaded freight by means
OF hghters-a slow and cum bersome pro-
cess.
Lately, however. the channel has been
dredged to depth of thirty feet at low
tide, and yesterday the Occidental and
Oriental Steamship Company's big vessel
Oceanic, drawing "A feet inches. en-
tered the harbor and tied up to the dock
without accident. The whole town was
down at the wharf to see her come in
and 1t was gala day for Honolulu.