The herald., 1894-12-20
GREAT BRITAIN IN HAWAII
The English Consul Plotted
Against Americans.
What Admiral Walkers Correspond
ence Shows.
The Japanese and Portuguesc Wsre
Fearsd-A Firm Republic Estab-
lished on the Islands.
By the Associated Press.


ence makes a volume of considerable
size, covering about 80 typewritten pages,
and while much OF il is purely formal,
some chapters are of great interest. 1t
begins on March 23d last, with the
formal order of the secretary detailing
the admiral from duty as president of
the inspection board and ordering him
to Honolulu to relieve Admiral Irwin as
commRnder-in-chief of the Pacific sta-
ton. and closes with notice from the
admiral, dated Mare Island. CAL, August
oath, announcing his relinquishment of
that command to Admiral Bsardslee.
FOREIGN INFLUENCE.
Admiral Walker began his reports to
the department by letter from Homo
lulu dated April 25th. stating that he
had assumed command of the station,
and telling Of the consequent tormali-
ties. On the 28th of the same month
be wrote long letter touching the po~
litical situation and giving his impress
sions. Promising his remarks with the
statement that the provisional govern
ment appeared to be firmly established
and that life and property were secure,
the admiral saws there are two causes
which give uneasiness-the uncertainty
of the natives as to the ultimate reetora-
ton of the queen, and the possible dis
affection OF ths Japanese. The registrs-
ton had closed with but 1900 registra-
tions in Honolulu. Comparatively few
of the natives had registered, their pol
icy being one OF abstention from politi-
cal affairs under the existing circum-
stances.
They had been informed by their
leaders that they would be punished if
the queen was restored and they were
afraid to taks the risk. They were be-
ing constantly told that she would be
restored by the United States. and for
eign influence encouraged this belief
and apprehension. Could they feel
assured that the monarchy would not
be restored by outside interference, it
is believed they would readily pertici-
pate in the formation OF new govern
ment.
LOYALTY TO THE MONARCHY.
The sentiment of loyalty to the mon
archy and queen is, says the admiral, to
a considerable extent, one OF self-inter-
sst-of self.preservation in the event of
restoration.
Il am satisfied" says the admiral.
"that a clearly formulated assurance
from the United States OF uon-interfer-
ence with the political affairs of Hawaii
and OF disspproval OF interierences upon
the part of any other nation would rest
the situation clearly upon its local mer-
it's in the estimation of all classes with
out hope or fear OF outside pressure, and
would tend to speedy settlement of all
bles." 4p.- aanatQaH
Touching the Japanese, the admiral
says they number more than 10000 on
the islands and are inclined to be turbu-
lent. They stand together as solid
body, their leaders have political ambi-
ton and propose to claim the right to
vote. MANY persons think them a pos
sible source Of future danger. They are
brave, with military instinct and would
fight if aroused or excited. The Portu-
gese also have political aspirations, but
they are . lawRbiding, desirable class
of immigrants. The Chinese do not en-.
ter politics to any extent. AS rule the
English are Royalists but may favor the
Provisional government and annexation.
THE REPUBLIC FIRM.
On June 23rd Admiral Walker notes
the receipt of the formal announcement
Of the action of our senate toward
Hawaii. Among other things he says:
The republic has been firmly estab.
lished; that there is no probability
whStever OF counter revolution. Ii
Liliuokalani surrenders her claim for a
pension, matters will at once be settled.
He considers that there is no longer any
necessity for the presence OF flag
officer in Hawaii, but that a ship should
be kept there, and that Hawaii may ba
regarded as having reverted to it's former
status. A part of this station 10 espe-
cially important because of its American
interests and affiliation.
Under date of August 18th, just prior
to his departure for home, the admiral
reports at length upon what he had
accomplished, and says that in his opin-
ion the republic has ample strength to
maintain itself and preserve peace, and
would suppress riot or counter revolu-
ton with firm hand. but as long as
foreign vessels lay in the harbor of
Honolulu ready ct q moments notice,
in the event of disturbances, to land
forces to secure the safety of life and
property, it was open to the enemies OF
the government to say that tranquility
was maintained only by the presence OF
these ships.
THE BRITISH CoNsUL'S ATTITUDE.
In regard to Major Woodhouse, the
British consul at the islands, Admiral
Walker wrote: she had been at Hons
olulu nearly 80 years, and his constant
struggle had been to set English inAu-
ence against American influence and
make it predominate and as an essen
tial part of this policy to mai ntain the
monarchy. The successful revolution
and the establishment of republic
during the last year of his diplomatic
service upon the eve OF his vetirement,
was an evidence of failure which made
him bitter and hostile. Although hold
ing the position OF British minister and
transacting diplomatic business with
the government de facto, he had been
pronounced and partisan royalist. 1t
is currently believed that he had been
in constant secret communication with
the ex-oueen and entirely in the conf
dence OF the royalist leaders. and he
had certainly lost no opportunity TO en-
barrass the present government, diare-
gsrding the courteaies and amenities
due from one in his position. But for
his impending retirement, matters
would probably have come, some time
ago, to an issue which would have re-
suited in his recall or Dismissal"