New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-12-10
uA1.KER'S wMPERTINENCE.'
ADMIRAL'S REPORT ON HAWAII
CAUSES IRRITATION.

x,vp1.E AND MAKE HIS OPINIONS TO
opnER-oN THE CONTRARY. HE AR
CUES IN FAVOR OF ANNEXA-
TIoN-THE REPORT READY
FOR THE SENATE
fay TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBy,NEl
vssh,ngton. Dec 9.-Admral Walkers report
=. hawaii called for by the Lodge resolution. is
~..av for transmission TO the Senate fair copies
- all the papers having been completed to-day
:, the clerical force of the Navy Department
sss document is an important contribution to
a. literature on the subject of which it treats.
.,a Is highly interesting throughout Unlike
paramount Blounts report. Il is not in line
,I,h the Administrations Hawaiian policy. As
r,rbt be expected under the circumstances. the
S,cument has not met with favor at Court
p-esdent Cleveland has read the report bu, has
"a. manifested much interest in its findings as
!, fact. Apparently he has not been influenced
nv its recommendations State Department Off
Gals Of course. speak contemptuously of the re-
rort. They do not conceal their irritation at
,rhat they are Pleased To call 'Walker's i'm
rsrlnence" The reason for Presidential indffer-
ss,ca and State Department discontinue is oh
vious when the full meaning of Admiral Walkers
candid. rather than police, expressions Is under
stood
yical situation in Hawaii and the subject is
treated in thorough manner. as might be eX-
nsced In an important document from an officer
~ Admiral Walkers ability and experience. Par
ticulsr attention is given TO past and present
forIrn influences a work in the Islands agans;
me interests Of the United States. and to the re-
;stIons and duty of tins country in Hawaii
What England has tried to accomplish. first
through Consul-G General WoodhOuse and after
ward through his successor MT Hawes, IN the
interes; of Li,uokalani. Is fully set forth in the
rsnort II is shown that Mr.. WOodhouse arrayed
himself against the annexationists from the
start and that he persistently adhered TO this
rre of action. Mr. WoOdhouse kept up his oppo-
sion TO the annexatonists even after the ex-
Queen was dethroned and the Provisional Gov
eminent was established. He was partner 10
su the intrigues looking to the restoration Of the
d,ssolute monarch. even after he had been
Sormally accredited TO Mr.. DOle's Government.
Evidences Of this fact are set forth in the re-
port The impression is conveyed that England's
Consul- General was prepared 10 60 20 prac
,cally any extreme in furihering the restoration
O. the ex-Queen and thereby benehtinG his own
Government. NJ. Hawes had succeeded Mr..
wOodhouse shortly before ADMIRAL walker
reached Honolulu. In his report the Admiral
removes all doubt as TO the belief that Mr.. Wood
house had been working with distinct purpose.
and that his course was in line with the policy
Of his superors at London. Upon his arrival at
the Hawaiian capital Mr Hawes. who had seen
prey!ous diplomatic service in China. Austria and
the FIJI Islands. promptly adopted the policy of
his predecessor and pursued 1t with VisOr, II not
soluton Of the Republic and a monarchical restor-
alton His official relations were all with Presi-
dent Dole Of course. but privately he was In
close touch with Liiu0kalani and her adheren's'
and was in full sympathy with their intrlgues
IA undermine the stability OF the ReplDhc Al
mral Walker intinlates that the EnSlsn Ooh:uI-
General was Influenced in his course by deter
mination 10 bring about a change In the govern
rnent OF Hawaii that would be more adVanta-
geous TO his own country. and therefore delTl-
mental 10 the interests of the United states
In some detail the report speaks Of Mr.. Hawes
actions With this object in view 1t Is not SAID tc
wASf prfremes this official was prepared 10 go
but the impression is given that persohahy ne
was willing 10 employ force II necessary 10 arr
out his ends Admiral Walker also speaks OF the
attitude of japan toward Hawaii. He states as
fact that Japan wants the right OF suNrage eN-
tended TO her subjects in the islanos; anu nc .
she manifests much carnestness IN her uSihai'u9'
shus far the Republic has declined TO accene 70
these demands and the proba blities seem TO De De
that II will not modify its position so Ions az
hast s the party now in power holds the reiis %
epyernmen, Japan will be persistent, out WIN
an, avail under the present conditions. II -
pointed out, however. that Japan dt,i.uue Ia
6e regarded as a menace 10 tne hepupHO' a. -
this fac, is 10 be viewed with concern ny NY nv
United States, the country most interested III ~.
Naval The Japanese in Hawaii numDer apou'
1900 Should they receive the Iisnt ~ n1 ,roi
under any modification; they & Wou.a ,IoyxaSi from
fs proper destiny as a part OF the American sys-
TEN. Admiral Walker says. - - tho
The report treats IN 1uclcidi "'at'.- o,,n.ry
suhiec, ~ annexation Of Hawaii by TINS coui,n .
Admiral Walker deals with the matter us
creety vet he makes IL clear that ne ldNois " an
nsration and that that policy Is the "lsesC On
10 be adopted by the United States II the my
interests OF the country are 70 De coiisIN 80. -,
no time does he say in so many Woros ina. az
rexatlon should be brought about 10 the [ iiu' "a 20,
advantage OF both countries conCerheu; rlSt' -, ~
shows that Hawaii Is naturally anu nas ,, ,one
been regarded part Of the American ~ yS..,i.'
and that owing to its position geographltcaaiiy :,
and for other reasons political and commeiclai, =.
shou,d alwavs remain So He then points out
that the people representing the properly anu ~ ~
tsllieence of the Islands and not re-" oi I nv
natives desire annexation ana thdt "l'!S ~ -.
public appears 10 be firmly estabiisnea the,e al
and one Vii he influences at work inimlcd u lts
own and his country's best interests ohouiH
there he a change In the present situatio", a. a."
vantage would result to foreign couhl,ies, a'o, =,
especially to England wnlcn Wouiu .rnaa,
maintain and make the most u any
gained , ox ho nv
Under the present scheme England can pe eA
pctei 10 covet the Islands ana secretly, !, ~. @
openly TO endeavor to bring about conul.io"; i ~
which will make possible the co' os Tnaiish am
her designs As an evidence OF Engnsn air', ne
tion in Hawaii, Admiral Walker refers 10 the
u.nt unsuccessful attempt Of Great brltaih - -
Nn Neckar Island The island. "hich - F. a
part Of the Hawaiian group hau hU. "a
fomally claimed by that country. Li ,ha
would have hoisied her ensign on II Whlie tn s
Admiral was at Honolulu had not the speea
ana early cart of a Hawaiian vessel frustrated
her design .
The renor, goes into much detail on the SUP
Sect Of annexation. Admiral walker axo'ua ,tnv t.v
direct statement that this should DE the pm :,
Of the Administration but by clever process oi
reasoning particularly by an exposure oi 'i.e W
conditions as they actually exist, he leads up a.
the conclusion that annexation Is not oiiy az
Nsab.e, but necessary.