San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-12-19

IDuCu ldlh dJ DIbStuI vi Il CdOIe between
the Pacific colonies TO land only on British
soil. Should an English military force be
established on shore at Honolulu, TO pre-.
serve order, there might not readily be
found the oppOrtune moment for its with
drawal.
Whatever might De the willingness Of
the home government to hold the claims
of the United States, strong colonial pres
sure would be brought upon 1t to oppose
these claims. 1t should not be forgotten
in this connection that Pearl HarbOr Of
ferS Strat"gically and otherwise the finest
sight for a naval and COalng station to
be found in the whole Pacific.
IL. Although | had full confidence in
the republics ability to preserve order,
and regarded the chance of an uprising OF
the royalists, even under the favorable
circumstances mentioned above as very
remote, did not feel that even such re-
mote chance should be taken, and ! de.
cided to postpone the Philadelphia's de-
parture at least until the arrival of the
Australian mail the llth instant. Before
reaching this conclusion, | consulted with
the United States minister, whose views
conceded entirely with my own, and |
was further confirmed in my opinion by
the receipt of a petition to keep the Phil
adephia at Honolulu, signed by several
prominent merchants and business men,
representing large American moneyed in
tereSt. The petition is enclosed.
10. Before the arrival of the Australian
mail, WodehOuse had been relieved by
Captain A. G. S. Hayes, who came in the
steamer Arawa, from his late post at Ia
hita. and who has the title Of British
commissioner and consul general The
advent OF new man, who had no other
policy then the policy Of his government
and was not involved in local politics
changed the situation again and feeling
that the risk involved was then cOnSid.
erably diminished, left Honolulu on
the II
13. 1t is fact which should not be- lost
sight of that English influence Is always
opposed to American influence in the Ha
waiian Islands. 1t is colonial and local in
Its character, Influenced largely, If not
principally by trade jealousy, but it is
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 off,
GERS, who remain there for any length OF
time. The existence of this antagOniSm,
and of its influences should always be
taken into account. Their expression
was notable during the last few days of
my stay at Honolulu, especially before
Major Wo iehOuSe ceased to be minister
The English rOyaliStS were equally elated
at the impending departure OF the Phila-
drlphia leaving the Champion in port
while the supporters OF the government
regarded the situation with regret. Many
women especially were emphatic in their
apprehension fearing revival OF former
anxiety.
IA When | left Honoluls, the Cham
piOn was to remain until the arrival OF
The Hyacinth, which place keeps an Eng
lish ship continually at that port. Under
,hese circumstances an American ship
should also be kept there all the time.
While would not hesitate in the
least to leave the Islands entirely alone,
deem il unsafe to leave them under Brit
ism protection. 1t ieOpardizeS our inhu-
ence there and might lead to an awkward
complication. The position Of the United
States as expressed by the late Senate
resolution is sufficiently defined, and In
its relation to other powers is clearly I'M
derStOOd by both natives and foreigners
in Hawaii, but that position involves re-
SpDnSibili.ies as well as rights and IL we
are not at hand to perform the duties Of
our virtual prOtectorate, no reproach can
attach to another power, which in event
IF disturbance steps in and takes our
place. 1t would have a strong argument
IN its favor, and that British sentiment
i'll the Pacific would eagerly embrace such
an opportunity and would make of its
con equence, have no doubt.
ID hau Jne department OIueIS given
me discretion in the matter should have
left the Philadelphia at Honolulu and
returned to San Francisco with my staff
by mail steamer, waiting the arrival OF
the Charleston by the Sth. but as they
were entirely unqualified, had no choice
but to obey them at the earliest moment
that such course was justified by para
mount public interest. ! trust that an
other ship will be sent to Honolulu at the
earliest practicable moment
WASHINGTON, Dec. l0.-Immediately
upon the convening of the Senate today,
the vice president laid before the Senate
a letter from the secretary Of the navy,
transmitting the report Of Admiral
Walker on the subject of Hawaii, which
the Senate called for by resolution. The
letter and report was referred, without
diScuSsi IN. to the committee on foreign
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