New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-01-14

| THE LATTERS NON-COMMiTTAL POLICY HAS
BEEN INJURIOUS TO BUSINESS IN THE
IsLANDs-oTHER PROMINENT HAWAII
ANS REACH SAN FRANCISCO.
tcopvright. 1894: By Th> rnf,ed Press)
San Francisco, Jan. l3-Iorln a. Thurston, Ha-
waiian Minister to the United states. stated to
! United Press reporter who boarded the steamer
Australia that the situation in the Islands at
present is of perfect quiet. The uncertainty
ana public disquietudc prevailing for weeks after
the arrival of Minister Willis have been replaced
by public confidence and both sides now wait pa
tlently for the decision OF the American Congress.
The first intlmaton the President of the Hawaiian
Islands had of President Cleyeiand's recent mes
sage to Congress was given by Corwin sailor
who brought a copy of San francisco paper con-
tanning the message. Business is of course stag
nant and has not yet had time improve.
"Tae letter Of President Dolce in answer to that
Of Minister Willis asking the Provisional Gov
| ornment to step down and ont was in its tenor
and conclusion exactly what thought 1t would
be under the circumstances said Minister lhurs-
ton. "and IL fully meets with the approval Oh the
people and exactly expresses their views
During the interview Mr.. Thurston avoided an
swering a number of questions the ground that
It would be undplomatc for him to give answer
thereto. He said that the Provisional Government
was able to take care of itself as to the royaists
ana added that the talk OF meeting force with
!
was true.
Interrogatcd as to what effect the decision of
| Congress either indorslng regulating Cleve-
lands Hawaiian policy, would have on the Islands,
Mr. Thurst0n begged to be excused from giving an
answer There is really present cause for alarm
he said. but it would be impossible for him to ex-
press an opinion many subjects connected wi'h
Hawaiian affairs He also declined to state what,
In his opinion. would be the action taken by Con-
gress He said he had heard rumors that Princess
Kaiuani and l. II Davies her guardian, were to be
married but he declined 10 state his opinion as TO
the effect of such a union on the Administration IN
the event Of the monarchy being restored He
anticipated no trouble pending the deberation OF
Congress. and said the people of the islands re-
gar,Ied themselves as Americans. and desired es-
pecialy to be regarded by the United States,
and therefore wished to have this Government con-
slider their claims. He not prepared to say
what action would be taken in the future. but re-
sls;ance to he restoration Of the Queen could be
depended on
F. W. Illtch until recently Vice President Of the
rIoysionai Goyernment spoke as follows R 10 tn
reply Of President Dole to the demand o. Mr.. VIII
lis relations between the Government ana the Amer
lean Minister have been OF an extremely interesting
character lIr Willis having given no reply to Mr..
Doo's letter inluiring whether he INTENDED to use
further letter was addressed TO Mr. Willis setting
forth in plain terms the condition produced In the
tontions and the continued threatening preparations
900 American ships for landing marines Mr Willis
al bust Attempted To induce Dole i' withdraw ms
last letter. and Is said 10 hay- threatened 10 send
away tine United states ships The threat produced
10 effect Dole declined 70 Wlthdra" me letter.
Mr. Willis then demanded specific answers concern
inr sagncn,s mai N Dj'e Ies''r c,,i na
being prepared setting forth in detail all acts Of
'he American Minister and conditions produced in
Honolulu by his actions This coriespondence has
no' yet been made public. bat rs drift is known;
circles is exceedingly wearing on the community
and especially business. There Is growing feel
ali 1ofI list
ana supporters Of Provisional Government. at
injuries resulting to all interests because OF the
= . MacFarlane. eX-Mnister Of Foreign Affairs,
said that compardtV" quet prevailed IN the Islands
he leni.! the stories that the Queens life In
,rlrv tha, She was entirely well Both the Queen and
her supporters are peri 'cily willing 10 wait t9r the
aidc bv whatevsr result may be reached by it,
". W. Waterhouse. prominent merchant of
Honolulu. said great public Indignation prevailed
I'm Honolulu receipt OF the news OF President
ClcNeland's recent message. 50 great was the sur
Prise at the views he expressed therein that for
= while public feeling and anxiety were intense
Families OF officers belonging T. the United States
ships began to pack their trunks in order to leave
town. business was practically suspended In fact
the widest rumors TO the policy of the United
States were afoat. and not even officers were able
Relative to the correspondecce which has since
Iassed between Mr.. willis and President Dole. Mr.
Waierhousc said:
Just wait for the Monowai That is the next
latest from PRESIDENT Dole to Minister Willis: the
contrast will b" amusing" and Mr.. Waterhouse
nfcen manner an in which, nj Tr Presdent Dole handled
the from a Provisional standpoint.
Mc-srS. Parker. Peterson and MacFarlane, OF the
Queens Cabinet. up the Australia.
purP3bg 9aS la the a.e ,.EeGn 10 accomplish oy
Or Peterson. for one said promptly and en-
phaicaly that neither of the three named came
here on official business. He insisted that the trio
would not go to Washington.
S'n Francisco. Jan. i3-The following Honolulu
advic"s bearing dat" January D. arrived here THIS
morning by the steamer City OF Picking:
Since our last news. sent per Warrimoo on the
is, all has been quieter. The Government have
removed all the sandbags from the verandas Of
the Executive Building. where sharpshooters were
To- pick of The attacking naval forces Should Con-
gross order the Queen restored by force, no re-
fences on the ground are left against n possible
Royallst insurroction. The Government have small
fear of such an attempt but they remain on the
alert. -
n profane dispoS ton - farcca elements In Min
iefar Wilii-'S damani. Mr. Davies yesterday de-
cl,rrl mis- entire confidence tnat Congress would be
snbs.rviont To the Presidents will. and would re-
Vlce-1'rc'ii.n T. VI. Hatch hls resigned. and W
g wilder has been chosen In his place. Mr.. Hatch
is obliged t. H. absent for a snort time. -
4 hU has been introduced Into the Council and
Gc. Of Minister Of Foreign Affairs from that Of
President the united duties having proved too
nu, raus for Mr. Dole. Mr. Hatch has been most
i.l - for the foreign portfolio. His heavy legal
Gr. In th,t case II will probably be- rendered to
~ Ncyius Armstrong. brother - the lat" General
: q, Armstrong ". y. Armstrong was for several
YRS Attorney, ,;eneral under King Kalakaua.
THE EX-QUEEN WANTS \ BIG SUM.
urr ALLEGED INTENTION TO SUE THE AMERI-