The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1894-07-22
LONG LIVE THE NEW REPUBLIC
The Change of Government in
Hawaii.
A Change in Name But Not in Men
and Policy.
The Event Celsbrated in True American
styie-No Disturbance MARRIED
the 0ccasion-Royalists
Discouraged.
BY the Associated Press,

SAN FRANCISCO, July Zl.-Aovlces re-
ceived this morning per the steamship |
City of Rio Janeiro, which left Honolulu
July 10Th, state no disturbances occurred
there following the proclamation abol-
ishing the provisional government
and establishing the republic OF Hawaii.
The new republic was tremendously
announced July 4th. The provisional
government officials remain in power.
Honolulu, July 13.-The provisional
government is no more, and the repub-
tic OF Hawaii holds the reins OF power.
1t is but change of came, as the same
people are in power and the avowed
purpose OF the government is the same
to obtain annexation with the United
States.
The new constitution, which was fin
ished on the Sd, was promulgated on
the 4th of July, from the front steps OF
the former palace. A large crown was
present. and when President Dole APP
pesred he was greeted by mighty
cheer. Surrounded by his cabinet, Off
GERS of the military and the members OF
the late constitutional convention, he
read the proclamation of the new repub-
lic as follows:
II, Sanford B. Dole, president Of the
provisional government OF the Hawaiian
islands, by virtue of the charge given
me by the executive and advisory coun-
ellis of the provisional government, and
by an act dated July 3, 1894. pro-
claim the republic of Hawaii as the
sovereign authority over and through
out the Hawaiian islands from this time
forth, and 1 declare the constitution
framed and adopted by the constitution
al convention of 1894 to be the constitu-
ton and supreme law of the republic OF
Hawaii; and by virtue of this consttu-
ton now assume the Office and author
ity of president thereof. Long live the
republic!"
]. w. Katue, one of the leading ma
tive annexationists, next read the proc
lamation in Hawaiian. Both were
greeted with cheers, and the ceremony
| was over.
There was no military display what
ever. TIE men of the Philadelphia
were not landed. the government think
ing it best not to give it's enemies the
chance to say, as they did before, that
the change was made while United
States troops were present to intimidate
the Royslists.
Not the slightest demonstration was
attempted by the supporters of the ex.
queen. A few evenings before the 4th
the Royalists held mass meeting, at
which about 1000 we're present, and
passed resolutions protesting against
the formation of the republic. claim.
iioU .Art- Dssn; u ordu NtIrorh pa5ItloIi
cent by Liliuokalani. asking to
be restored to the throne. Copies OF
this resolution were sent to the repre-
sentatives OF the foreign governments,
with requests that they would not re.
cogni7e the republic. 1t had no effect
in that way, however, as all these repre-
sentatives have recognized it, with the
exception of Minister Wodehouse, the
English minister resident, who simply
stated that he would inform his govern
ment of the change.
On the eve of the 4th the annexation
lists held big mass meeting for the pur
pose OF ratifying the new constitution.
1t was a most enthusiastic meeting,
The Fourth was celebrated in true
American style, the double holiday
making it peculiarly day OF jollification
to Americans. Captain OF Marines
Coch.ane, of the Philadelphia, delivered
the Grafton. He showed himself an an
nexationist, opening his speech by say
ing that he hoped soon to be able to call
those present fellow citizens. !" Through
out his Grafton he Landed the provisional
government and its supporters.
Admiral Walker and his staff were
present, and the admiral evidently en-
doreed the speech Of Captain Cochrane.
He was alec at the executive building at
the time of the PRONUNCIATION. though
not officially.
The republic having been launched,
Minister rhurston will probably return
to Washington soon. He was not pres
emit on the Fourth, having gone to the
volcano.
Ore OF the Royalist papers, the Holo-
mui, which has been rabid supporter
OF the OK queen, has changed it's policy,
and is advising all Royalists to take the
oath of allegiance to the republic, and
acknowledge that the cauae OF the ex-
queen is dead.
Royalist commission consisting of
Samuel Parker, II. A. Widman and
john Il. Cummins, leaves for Washing
ton on the Rio Janeiro this afternoon,
1t is their intention to go to Washing
ton at once and try to obtain an inter-
view with the president, with the idea
OF forcing him to give them an answer as
to what he intends to do in the
Hawaiian matter. Their expenses have
been paid by prominent Royalists, and
they carry secretary with them.
Parker and Cummins are half Hawaii.
ana. but Widman is German. The
Royalists have great hopes OF the com.
sod