The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-12-28
ANOTHER HAWAIIAN REPORT.
England Scheming to Get Advantages She
Ought Not to Have.

Ought Not to Have.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 20.-In answer
to a resolution. Secretary Herbert
to-day sent to the senate the corre-
spondence between the navy depart
ment and Admiral Walker relative to
his mission to Hawaii last summer.
1t makes a volume of considerable
size. One of its features is a copy of
the instructions given to the admiral
March 81 last before he sailed on his
mission. These ordered him to fully
consult with the United States minis
ter at Honolulu in regard to all mat
tiers. He was instructed especially to
preserve strict neutrality in the event
of civil war in the islands except to
protect American citizens and inter
ests not concerned in the troubles.
He was also ordered to watch foreign
governments closely.
April % the admiral sent a long let
ter to Secretary Herbert. In this he
declared that, though the provisional
government seemed secure, there was
worry as to the ultimate restoration
of the queen, royalty constantly
alarming the natives by stories that
the United States would restore her.
He believed Thai a definite statement
of the policy of non-intervention by
the United States would tend to a
speedy settlement of all troubles. He
foreign settlers.
ntI4, 14fo., f,4~1 49, T. 49, L.
scribed the organization of the re-
public, declaring several times that
there was no probability of a new
revolution.
The closing letter dated August II,
declared that, while he believed that
the republic could maintain itself
and preserve peace, he did not deem
it wise at that time to leave the Brit
ish ship, Champion, alone at Homo
lulu, because British Minister Wode-
house was not above intriguing for
the restoration of the monarchy so
as to secure the predominance of
British influence. The admiral de-
clared that Mr.. Wodehouse, although
holding the position of British minis
ter and transacting diplomatic bust
ness with the government defacto,
had been a pronounced and partisan
royalist and it was currently believed
that he had been in constant secret
communication with Liliuokalani and
entirely in the confidence of the roy
alist leaders and had certainly lost no
opportunity to embarrasS the present
government, disregarding the cOurte-
sizes and amenities due from n in his
position. The commanding officer of
the Champion had the same interests
and views and vas quite ready to
support his minister. The admiral,
therefore, held that should anv such
disturbance take place, the British
minister might SEIZE any pretext,
however slight, to land the Cham
pion's force and thai once on shore,
their influence would be to encourage
the royalists and to increase or pro-
long the difficulty. Should such ac-
ton result in the restoration of the
monarchy, English influence would
Eenceforth control with Liliuokalani.
For these reasons, the admiral deemed
it wise to detain the Philadelphia
and the United States minister coin
cided with him. The retirement of
Major Wodehouse, however, obviatcd
the necessity of a longer stay. In
closing the admiral wrote:
1T is a fact hat should not be lost
sight of hat English influence is
always opposed to American influence
in the Hawaiian islands. 1t is colo
NAL in its character, influenced large
ly, if not principally, by trade jeal-
ousies. but it is Il very potent factor
and is strong enough to eventually
influence the attitude of the British
diplomatic representatives,, and to
have its effect upon British naval Of
fcers who remain there any length of
time. The existence OF this antagon-
ism and of its influence should
always be taken into account.
Their expression was noticea-
bic during the last few days
of my stay at Honolulu, espe-
cially before Major Wodehouse ceased
to be Il minister. The English and
royalists were equally elated at the
impending departure of the Phila-
delphia, leaving the Champion in
port, while the supporters of the gov
eminent regarded the situation with
regret. Many ome especially,
were emphatic in their apprehension,
fearing a revival of former anxieties.
when 1 left Honolulu the Cham
pion was to remain until the arrival
of the H~yacinth, which plan keeps an
English ship continually at the port.
Under these circumstances an Amari-
can ship should also be kept there all
the time. While l would not hesitate
in the least to leave the islands en-
tirely alone, l deem it unsafe to leave
them under British protection. II
jeopardizes our influence there and
might lead to awkward complica
tons"