Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-30
Mr.. WILLIS LETTER
More Hawaiian Correspondence Sent
to Congress Today.
RECOGNIZING THE new REPUBLIC.
Honoring the Fourth Of July in
Honolulu.
T E K T OF LETT re r S

XT OF LETTER S
The President sent a message to Congress
today transmitting additional Hawaiian cor
respondence as follows:
LEGATION OF THE UNITED STATES,
HONOLULU, H. l., July s, 1894
Sir-It has been customary in these is
lands for the citizens of the United States
to celebrate the Fourth of July with ath-
letic sports, boat races, fireworks etc, to-
gether with literary exercises, at which the
American minister usually presides. The
Hawaiians and citizens of all nationalities
heartily participate in the observance of
the day. Last year Mr. Blount presided
and prior to that, Under the monarchy, the
custom has prevailed for many years
The day was celebrated this year with
more than ordinary enthusiasm. The Eng
lish, japanese and American vessels were
dressed, flags were displayed from all the le-
cations and consulates. public buildings and
a large number of private residences were
eiaborately decorated, and the national sa-
lutte fired at noon.
The reception at the United States lega-
tion was attended by several hundred per-
sons, including representatives of the home
and foreign governments, and prominent
citizens of all political parties
ihciose newspaper clippings. giving some
OF the particulars of the celebration, and
also the principal addresses on the occasion.
With sentiments etc,
ALBERT S. WILLIS.
Constitutional Convention.
LEGATION OF THE UNITED STATES.
HONOLULU. II. L., July o. 1894.
Sir; The constitutional convention ad-
journed sine die on the 9TH instant. having
been in session twenty-four DAYS. MANY
important changes were made in the oripi
nal draft submitted by the executive conn
mlttee. among which were those in rego ri
TO the qualifications Of voters These are
Tor senators now the same as they were
Tor mobiles under the constitution of 1851
by article 23 Mr.. Dole is declared first pres
ident, to hold office until December 81, 1860.
irclose under separate cover three COPIES
Of the constitution.
BY section S of article 103 Il was "declar-
ed, enacted and proclaimed by the execu-
tive and advisory councils of the provision
al government and by the elected delegates
cor stituting said constitutional convention
that on and after the 4th day of July, AID.
1894. the said constitution shall be the con-
stitution Of the republic of Hawaii and the
supreme law Of the Hawaiian Islands"
BY act 81 the executive and advisory
councils of the provisional government of
the Hawaiian Islands provided for the
proclamation Of the republic of Hawaii
and the enactment Of the constitution
thereof, and a transfer of the sovereignty
property and authority of the provisional
government Of the Hawaiian Islands to the
rer ublic Of Hawaii l inclose copy of the
act and Of the proclamation to which ii re-
fers.
In pursuance Of the above enactments the
constitution was promulgated and the re-
public of Hawaii proclaimed at the execu-
tive building On the 4th instant. A tele-
gram to this effect is forwarded to you by
this mail. I inclose newspaper clippings
describing the proceedings.
On the 4th instant received a note from
Francis NJ. Hatch. minister of foreign af-
fairs. setting forth the foregoing facts and
stating that he and the ministers Of the
late provisional government had been ap-
pointed to the same positions under the re-
public Of Hawaii.
with my reply Of the 5th instant, stating
that Il hereby. as far as 1 have the right
so to do, extend to the republic OF Hawaii
the recognition accorded its predecessor.
the provisional government of the Hawaii
an Islands. I do this In the belief that
represent the President Of the United
States, to whom, as the executive chief OF
the government. my action in the premises
sary approval
" ''' ALBERT s. wILLs
Government Recognised.
REPUBLIC OF HAWAII.
DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS.
HONOLULU, H. l.. July 4, 1884.
Sir:
/ have the honor to inform you that in
pursuance of the will of the constitutional
-l,.l,,
and of an enactment of the executive and
advisory councils Of the provisional gov
ernment of the Hawaiian Islands. the re-
public of Hawaii has been established and
this day proclaimed; and having succeeded
to the power and authority of said provis-
ional government now constitutes the sole
and supreme government Of the Hawaiian
Is,aLds.
desire also to inform you that Sanford
Ballard Dole, in accordance with the choice
of the said constitutional convention as
expressed in the constitution adopted by
it. has assumed the office Of president of
this republic and has appointed as his cab
met: James A. King. minister Of the in
terror; Samuel NJ. Damon. minister OF
finance; William o. Smith. attorney gen
eral. and myself, minister of foreign af
fairs
I incloee for your Information two copies
of the constitution, adopted by said con-
vention.
/ take this occasion to express the hope
that the good Will Whtcn mas Tor so many
years characterized the relations OF your
government to former governments OF Ha-
wall may be extended to the republic.
Awaiting myself. etc,
FRANCIS NJ. HATCH.
Mr. Willis to Mr.. Hatch.
LEGATION OF THE UNITED STATES,
HONOLULU, July ). 1894.
Sir: I have the honor to acknowledge the
receipt of your communication of July 4.
1894. stating that "in pursuance of the will
of the constitutional convention lately con-
yened in Honolulu, and of an enactment of
the executive and advisory councils Of the
provisional government of the Hawaiian
Islands. the republic of Hawaii has been
established and this day proclaimed; and
having succeeded to the power and author
ity of said provisional government.no con-
stitutes the sole and supreme government
of the Hawaiian Islands,"
You further state that Sanford Ballard
Dole in accordance with the choice Of the
said constitutional convention expressed
in the constitution adopted by ii, has as
sumed the office of president of this re-
public and has appointed as his cabinet
James A. King, minister of the interior;
Samuel NJ. Damon, minister of finance;
William o. Smith, attorney general, and
yourself minister of foreign affairs
You inclose for my information two copies
of the constitution adopted by sail conven-
tion and express the hope that ''the good
will which has for many years charac-
fer tho rela tionS of vour poyarnp,apt