The state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1891-1893, 1893-01-31


IL Way be Considered in an Executive
Session-England Will File n
Protest ro-Day-The Ad-
ministration Fa-
WASHINGTON, Jan. 3O.-The proposed
annexation of Hawaii is topic of alb
sorblng interest, both in political and
official circles. 1t is generally realized
that the problem must be solved by the
present administration and congress
The commissioners from the provisional
government of Hawaii will be here Fri
day and their proposals will be laid be.
fore congress, but it is not known
whether it will be in the form of an ex-
ecutlve message 20 both houses or simply
TO the senate. If the latter it will no
doubt be considered in executive session.
mere are members, and they are manv
In numbers, who consider it matter OF
TOO much Importance to be considered
Dy the senate alone, and they will de-
mand that it be considered as an act of
annexation, such as was passed when
Immediate action lies in the fact that if
some definite step is not taken promptly
Hreat Britain will be apt TO assert a
protectorate over the islands in the
plea that Britis interests must be guarded.
Already the British government has in
structeo Sir Julian Pouncefoie, its min
lister here, to protest against the action
OF United States officials and forces in Ha
wall. TIE protest, it is understood, will be
lodged with Secretary of State Foster
tomorrow. TO what extent the protest
goes cannot be stated now, whether it is
restricted to protest against the action
already taken In Honolulu or whether
IL goes to the length Of protesting in
advance against annexation sought
oy the representatives, of the pro-
vlsonal government now on their
way to Washington
AS the war with Mexico resulted from
the annexation Of Texas there is some
talk that Great Britain would not Look
calmly on while the United States took
HAWAII under its protecting wing. This
view OF the case was duly considered in
me desultory discussion which occurred
IN executive session Of the senate last
Saturday, and will be an important fac
tor In reaching conclusion.
There are some important develop
ments IN the situation. First, it is pretty
Clearly indicated that the administration
is not IN any way luke-warm in the mat
ter as was at first supposed; secondly,
acton OF the commander of the Boston
against which Great Britain is about to
hie formal protest, has received the
oflclal approval of the President and his
CABINET. The sentiment in favor Of an
nexlng IS rapidly extending. Several
members CT the cabinet have expressed
themselves in favor of accepting the prop
osltlon, as the action necessary to accom-
pllsh annexation must come IS well from
the legislative as the executive branch of
government, these declarations do not in
themselves amount to more than expires
sion of opinion Of private eitizens. The
matter Will doubtless be considered at
the cabinet meeting to morrow. but of
course nothing will be decided upon then
except probably to arrange for the recep
tlon OF the Hawaii annexation commits
sloners upon their arrival in the CITY next
Friday. 1t has been reported that Presi
dent Harrison is in favor of the annexa
ton of Hawaii. There is in support of
this statement the Presidents well known
policy of Americanism which has for
ITS object the enlargement of the sphere
OF usefulness and activity OF this
nation. His action upon the part taken
in the revolution by the United States
officials and forces may also be regarded
as proof Of the correctness of the report.
Although the course pursued by Minister
Stevens in ordering the B5ston's marines
on shore was without explicit instruc
tlons from this government his sction has
been fully approved by the President.
A gentleman who is especially familiar
with the history of the relations between
this country and the Hawaiian Islands.
and whose position entities his opinions
and statements to much wei hit, said to
reporter TO day that the present situation.
be believes, marks a crisis, and an impor
Sant crisis in the history of the govern
ment.