The record-union., 1894-12-20
until after the elections, and longer if

DIMINISHING. Dut on May 5Uth the Ad-
miral tells of the celebrated race for the
possession OF Necker Island between the
British warship Champion and the small
steamer chartered by the Hawaiian Gov
ernment on June Dist the Admiral
sends a preliminary report upon Pearl
darbor, which has already been published
iii substance, which ne says he has caused
to iIe surveyed because OF the interest he
has Hong held in the subject and in view
of its great value TO the United States.
On J'une 23d Admiral Walker notes the
receipt OF The formal announcement of
the actioH OF our Senate toward Hawaii.
He says: This definite announcement
of policy, expressea IN terms so clear
and unInisLa kaDle, has strengthened the
hands OF the existing Government and
will undou bteily assist in the solution of
certain difficult questions which attend
the adoption OF a Constitution and the
establishment Of a permanent form of
government. The Royalists are corre-
spondingly depressed and discouraged.
"In my opinion" says he, ''the peace
is not III danger OF being disturbed at
present"
Many letters tell of the various formali-
ties attending the organization OF the re-
public. He says: Il hear Of no objection
being made TO these provisions (relatlve
TO the right of suf1rage) by foreign repre-
sentativeS, and All apprehension or trouDIe
with the Japanese has subsided."
Further on the Admiral says that the
republic has been firmly established: that
there is no probability whatever of reVo-
iution. IF LiIuOkalani surrenders her
claim for a pension matters VIII at once
be settled He considers that there is no
longer any necessity for the presence Of
flag officer in Hawaii, but that ship
should be keDG there, and that Hawaii
may be regarded as having reverted to its
former status. port at this station is
especially important because OF It's Amer
lean interest and atiiliation.
The last letter from Admiral Walker is
unQuestionably the most interesting OF
the entire corresDondence. 1t Is dated at
Honolulu, August 17tn, just prior TO his
departure for the United States in accord
ance with the peremptory order from the
Secretary, set out IN the telegrains with
which the correspondence begins. 1t
reads as follows:
l. [ acknowledge 10 the department
per steamer Arawa, which sailed from
honolulu on the 4th inst. for Vancouver,
Is. u, the receipt of its telegraphIc orders
per steamer Monowai. which arrived at
HoI7ol ulu on the I'd inst, 10 proceed with
nv shin, to Mare Island.
=. | gave orders 10 coal the ship and
fixed the tSth as the day of sailing. The
commanding officer OF II. NJ. ). Cham
pion had ant ounced the receipt of orders
TO take certain deep-Sea SoundIngS in the
neigh borhood of the Hawaiian Islands,
to aid in deterIn ming the feasibility of a
cable route, and lad fixed tine 9TH as his
day of departure. This work was to oc-
cupy the Champion nearly three weeks,
before the expiration OF which time her
relief, the Hyacinthe, was expected to ar
rive at Honolulu.
3. | felt that the departure of both the
Philadelphia and the Champion the only
men-of- war at HOnoIuIu) WouId be under
existing political conuitlOnS not favorable
10 order aud security III the ISLANDS. 1t
would leave both parties eliLlrely Tree and
depen dent upon their own resources With
ont any support, nominal or actual, from
an outside source.
]. IN my opinion, the republic has am
pie strength TO maintain itself and pre-
serve peace, and would suppress riot or
counter revolution with a nrm hand, but
as long as foreign vessels lay III The har-
Dor Of Honolulu ready at Il moments no.
t!ce III the event OF disturbances 10 land
forces to secure the safety OF life and prop
erty it was open TO the enemies OF the
Government to say that tranquility was
maintained only 10y the presence OF these
ships. | iOuud leading members o! the
Government and others strongly OF this
opinion. and eN pressing satisfaction with
the prospect OF being lett for tile en-
tireiy alone.
D. But as soon as it was known that the
Philadelphia was 10 leave on the Sth,
movement was set on foot among the
English residents TO retain the Cham
pion, and the British Minister, Major
Woodhouse, willingly consented TO order
her to remain IN port.
q. The change OF plan and the circum-
stances unuer which IL was made put the
situation in new and somewhat serious
light, TO thoroughly appreciate which 1t
is necessary to understand the attitude
and ana bitiou OF Major Woodhouse.
Z. lie had been at Honolulu nearly
thirty wears, and his constant struggle
had been 10 set English influence against
American influence and make it pre-
dominate; and as All essential part OF this
policy, to maintain the monarchy. The
successful revolution and the establish
ment OF a republic during the last year OF
his diplomatic service, upon the eve OF
his retirement, was an evidence OF fail
ure which made him bitter and hostile.
Although holding the position of British
Minister and transactlng diplomatic bus
mess with the Government lie iacto, he
had been pronounced and partisan
( Royalist. 1t is currently believed that
he had been in constant secret commune
cation with the eX-Queen and entirely in
the confidence OF the ROyalist leaders,
and he mad certainly lost no opportunity
to emOarraSs The present Government,
disregarding the courtesIes and amen
tiles Que from one in his position. But
lOf MS I'LL penuIUg ISllTSLlSHL matters
would have probably come, some time
ago, 10 an issue which wonld have re-
suited in his recall or dismissal.
s. The commanding oIhcer of the
Champion had the same interests and
views and was quite ready to support his
Minister.
9. The unusual circumstances pre-
Sented the situation in the following light:
The chances OF any disturbance taking
! place through the action OF the RoyallSts
after the departure OF the Philadelphia
We're considerably increased by the sig
! niticant detention Of the Champion.
! Should any disturbance take place il is
believed British Minister would seize
upon any preteXt, however slight, to land
/ the ChampIOn'S force, and that once on
STORE their influence would be 10 encour-
! age the Royalists and TO increase or pro-
/ long the dilhculty. Should such action
| result in the restoration OF the monarchy
| English influence would henceforth con-
| troi with Lliuokalani.
! 70. There is another consideration which
| bears upon this point. The British are
/ very much IN the habit OF retaining any
/ footholG once obtained, and there is nucn
! talk at present OF cable between the Pa
! citic colonies ITO land only on British
soil" Should an English military force
| be eSta DlShed on shore at Honolulu to
preserve order, there might not be found
the oppOrtune moment tor its withdraw
| al. WnaIeVer Willingness OF the home
/ Government TO yield to the claims OF the
! United States, strong colonial pressure
would be brought upon IL To oppose these
claims. 1t should not be forgotten in this
connection that Pearl I1arbor offers STRAIT
/ egetically and otherwise the finest site for
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