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The morning call., 1894-01-14
CLEVELAND SICK OF 1T.
Congress May Take the Matter Out
of His Hands.

WASHINGTON, Jan. Is. - Clevelaud's
message transmitting the Hawaiian corre-
spondence uD to date has started specula-
tiOn among Congressman as to proba BILE
annexation. The whole matter is now
left for Congress to deal with. There are
some here who believe Cleveland will not
give up his attempt to restore the Queen;
that he feels keenly the embarrassment
caused by the failure Of his project, and
that bis innate stubbornness and per-
sistence will induce him to con-
tinue his efforts. Realizing that the
Provisional Government was established
for the purpose of making treaty of
annexation it is believed Cleveland will
stubbornly persist In his refusal to again
transmit treaty of the sort to the Senate.
Just what concessions he hopes TO secure
from President Dole is a matter of con-
lecture, but q Senator intimate with Presi-
dent Cleveland said tonight that he was
certain the latter would give President
Dole finally and emphatically to under
stand through Minister Willis that the
treaty would not be again sent to the
Senate.
Ii was suggested today lat Cleveland's
idea might be to force President Dole to
abdicate, and the latter might do so, being
confident OF the ability of the Provisional
Government forces to again overthrow the
Queens and that a new Provisional Gov
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Minister Willis that he does not still in
tend to declare hostilities against 1t.
''The preparation on the warships was a
preparation for landing party; this was
apparent TO anybody. Cartridge-belts,
knapsacks and muskets were piled on
deck ready for instant use-a sigh not
usual on board man-of-war. There was
not at the time the slightest indication vi
any royalist rising or riot of natives. so
the preparations we're not made in view OF
that.
1.-The British and Japanese Ministers
made requests to the Government for per-
mission to land forces from their espective
ships to protect their coGsulates in case of
necessity. The permission was granted,
though they were informed by President
Dole that he considered the Government
amply able to cope with any domestic
trouble.
After Mr.. Willis had made his demand
and nothing further was done the feeling
Quoted down, but TO this day business is
disturbed by the uncertainty of the stu
alton about the course that will finally be
pursued toward the islands by the United
States Government.
1.-The Provisional Government is easily
master of the situation so far as local
difficulties are concerned. There is no
fear of any violence or rising by the
natives or riot. The Government has such
backing in the community that it is amply
able to put down anything of the kind.
Its forces rest entirely on the support it
receives from the business community.
You may tut it down as not an eXtrava-
CANT estimate that 80 per cent of the bust
ness men of the community and so per
cent or the taxpayers are supporters OF
the present Government They are not
only the Americans but the Germans and
Portuguese and great mum Der of the
English
'Mr. Willis apparently keeps to himself
very much, does not go into society and
so far as is known accepts no invitations
from any source. Individually he has the
respect of the community. The course
which he has been obliged to pursue seems
severe one to the American colony.
LAS far as the natives are concerned
there is not the slightest indication OF any
disturbance at all. The late Queen rarely
leaves her house.
81 regret that do not feel myself able,
owing TO my connection with the Pro-
visional Government, to discuss more fully
the present situation and the recent hap
penings in Honolulu. Indeed, l cannot
add to the facts already known. 1t is true
that further correspondence is going on
between President Dole and Mr.. Willis,
but no one knows its nature, as the text
has not been published. One thing l
should like TO say and that is that the
business men of Hawaii have been much
encouraged and pleased by the tone of the
press in California ard the United States"
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OUT OF EXILE.
The Corwin Anchors Off Folsom
Street Wharf.


At 1920 O'Clock yesterday morning the
revenue cutter Corwin came out of exile at
San Quentin Point and an hour and half
later was anchored off Folsom street wharf.
Captain Munger and his officers lost no
time in visiting shore. and shore leave was
also given to half dozen of the crew until
O'Clock this morning. The captain is
sorry he had TO put the members of the
press to so much trouble TO find him, but
he says he was acting under orders, so
that there was nothing left for him to do
but obey.
The Corwin's men sustain their CON-
maDder. and although they did not relish
their enforced exile they felt that it was
the duty of their superiors to carry out
any instructions given them at headQuar-
ters.
From what could be learned from the
men the forces on the different American
vessels at Honolulu must have expected to
be landed on the morning of the 22d Of
December. ALI shors leave was stopped
on all the United States ships one week
after the Corwin got In. Prior to that
time the American marines and sailors on
shore leave snapped yarns with the
guards of the Provisional army and talked
of the folly of fighting at all.
The story told exclusively in THE CALL
of the Corwin's mission and the means the
officers used to suppress news was verified
in every particular.
One amusing phase of the situation on
board the cutter was the ignorance of the
seamen of the causes that led up TO all the
trouble. Some of them did not even know
anything about the Provisional Govern
ment, and had only heard of Minister Will
lis in vague sort OF way. Their sur
prise was somewhat of an unlooked-for
nature, when on the down trip rumors
spread over the ship that there were posi-
bilities of some fighting being done on ar
rival at the islands.
No papers were received on board by
any of the men after they were deprived
Of shore liberty. All hands were enjoined
to secrecy and closely watched by the Off
GERS.
The morning call., 1894-01-14
THURSTON AND DOLE.
A Long Consultation Just Before the
Australia Sailed.

HONOLULU, Jan. 6.-Since the sailing of
the City of Picking at 80 P. NJ. yesterday
but little of importance has TRANSFERRED.
When President Dole was applied to this
ID orning at o'clock he stated briefly that
there was nothing new in the political sit
uatiou, and probably would not be for
some time 10 come.
1t is known, however, that for the last
forty-ejght hours Minister Thurston has
been closeted with President Dole and did
not leave until 8 A. NJ. to-day, when he
went at once to the executive building,
whence he will drive directly to the
steamer Australia, to sail at noon. Ihave
learned that Thurston carries very full in
structions on the Hawaiian question, and
that these are supplemented by a dozen or
more affidavits which will clear up many
points in Blounts report, and. it is
claimed, set the Hawaiian people in a
proper light before the people of the
United States.
The American League held a prolonged
meeting last night, at which it was deter
mined to force the appointment of Walter
G. Smith of the Star to position in the
Advisory Council, and that should the
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conservative element attempt to place
either missionary or representative of
the plantation interests in the position
they will mmediately announce their de-
termination to cease 10 support the Pro-
yisonal Government. From all that can
be learned this morning it is quite evident
that the aggressive element of the country
is in the forefront OF the present political
movement and that Americanism wi II be
hereafter used as test of trustworthiness
in public affairs. There is little doubt
that the present Government is at last
feeling the force of the popular de-
mand for representation, which the for
eigners never had under the monarchy
aud which they could not secure under the
restoration of the missionary rule.
This claim is now boldly set up by the
foreigners representing the mechanical
and labori0g elements of Hawaii, exclusive
OF the plantations, and their demand is
being backed up by both popular appeals
and secret organizations. The latest of
these latter is one by German residents,
almost every member of which belongs to
the American League.
In al interview held with Minister
Thurston within few minutes he states
that his return to HAWAII was to get in
touch again with the people. Mr.. Thurston
claims to have secured the object of his
visit, while many of his constituents claim
that he is going away with "a flea in his ear
as TO the future of the American idea"
which it is proposed TO substitute for the
missionary idea" that has formerly DOM
mated here.
Both factions, however, are united on
the proposition that there is to be no
restOratiop
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ernment would then be recognized and the
administration would treat with it. 1t is
considered hardly possible that the Presi-
dent has any such absurd idea as this, as
the Provisional Government leaders, no
matter how confident thew might be of
their ability to again overthrow a royalist
Government. certainly would not care to
take any chances and restore to the throne
a revengeful, cruel woman who would cut
all Of their heads off as soon as possible.
The general opinion is that President
Dole and his advisers will be content to
wait three years for Republican admin
isrration to come into power. and then d
treaty of annexation can be effected.
A member of Congress said to-day /:
The publication of the Hawaiian corre-
spondence showing how Willis, acting
upon instructions from Gresham. had al
tempted to restore to the throne a re-
vengeful, blood-thirsty Kanaka woman
and had demanded the surrender OF the
Provisional Government, will make the
American people realize that we have a
stubborn blunderhead for President
There will be manifestation of sympathy
with President Dole and his advisers and
a clam0r Tor annexation, but President
Cleveland will not heed it. He is too stub
born. think it would be good thing for
Congress to pass joint resolution reeog-
nizing the Provisional Government and
declaring in favor of tho annexation of the
islands.
''Such a movement would receive the
support of the people and press of the
country, almost regardless of politics.
The President would certainly feel greatly
Inundated, and might possibly feel it in
cumbent upon him to send the treaty
again to the Senate. OF course it is idle TO
talk about the Senate proceeding to deal
with the Provisional Government leaders
withou; the intervention of the President.
as this would not be in accordance with
constitutional requirements. but it is not
altogether impro bable that the Senate
may send committee of investigation
there as suggested by Senator Hill of New
York"
Interviews with Republican Senator on
the Hawaiian question ELECTED the Opin-
ion hat the President is heartily sick of
the matter. aud will now gladly leave it to
Congress.
Cleveland and Gresham are censured on
all sides for withholding the true condi-
zion Of affairs from the public.
TO-nighcs Star says: THE admnistra-
tion acted wisely n suppressing Willis
dispatch. not. however. because its publi-
cation would seem to be at all incompati-
bic with the public interest, but because a
knowledge by the people of its contents
would have caused the policy of Queen
restoring and lis advocates to be instantly
overwhelmed. The whole affair is ma
tional humiliation"
The morning call., 1894-01-14
THURSTON AND HATCH.
Minister Willis Demand Caused
Great Excitement.


J.. A. Thurstou, the Hawaiian Minister
to the United States, arrived from the
islands yesterday morning on the steamer
Australia. When questioned by CALL
reporter he declined to be interviewed on
the ground that his position precluded
him from speaking on the matters now in
question between the two Governments,
He stated, however. that when he left the
islands affairs were in prosperous condi-
tion and the excitement was cooling down,
though for some time ii had been very high.
+. NJ. Hatch, who, until his resignation
on January 4. was Vice-President OF Ha
waii, also reached this port on the steamer
Australia. His object in visiting the
United States at this time is purely per-
sonal one. On being interviewed he said: :
"On the presentation of Minister Willis
demands TO President Dole intense excite
ment ensued. There was no demopstra-
ton of any kind made by the royalists. but
the business community was very much
agltated, and for few days business came
to a complete standstill. Nobody knew
what to expect The Americans and
others who knew the country well
entertained no idea that the American
people would sustain Willie demands. but
you must remember that we live far away
from this country. A great many people
who had never been in the United States.
on reading Secretary Gresham's views and
President Cleveland's first message to
Congress, in which his intention was so
unQualifiedly stated, which was shortly
followed by Mr.. Willis solemn demand.
and observing the state of preparations in
the warships, could not well help being
greatly excited. 1t was apparent that the
community was under great strain, and
protection was offered to women by the
British and Japanese Consuls in case of
any disturbance.
SAT that time we did not know what
the instructions of Mr.. Willis were.
People were treasured on reading the
American papers, but the feeling of sus-
pense remained for many days afterward.
There was, however. a determination To
resist until the matter had been passed
| upon by Congress. To a certain extent
the excitement continues to this day. be-
cause the Provisional Government has not
yet received any official information from
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NJ. WADDINGTON DEAD
English by Blood but French
in Sympathy.
He Became One of the Most Dis
tinguished Statesmen of
Modern Times.

PARIS. Jan. 13.-William Henry Wad-
dington, the distinguished French states
man and diplomatist. who had been
seriously i'll with diabetes. died to-day.
The distinguished statesman was born
In Paris December IL, 1926. of English
parents. and was educated partly in Eng
land. He became an archeoiogist. achiev-
ing great distinction in research. but en-
tered politics later and in 1871 was elected
by an immense majority to the Chamber
of Deputies from the Department of Aisue.
He was follower of Theirs. and under
the presidency of his chief he became Min.
lister of Public Instruction, post w hch
he held for only five days, as the over
throw OF M. Theirs occurred in that space
of time, and his Cabinet followed him in
his withdrawal from power. Under Min
lister Dufaure, during the presidency of
Marshal MacMahon, NJ. Waddington re-
ceived anew the portfolio of Minister of
Public instruction.
Marshal MacMabon, Welding ut last to
the pressure of public opinion as expressed
by the nation through the ballot-box, con-
sented to form r Republican Ministry and
Nj. Waddington was named Minister OF
Foreign Affairs. MIR. w addington renre-
scented the republic of France at the Ber-
lin conference following the Russo
Turkish war and was subsequently sent
as Minister to London. which post he
filled almost up to the time of his death.
The morning call., 1894-01-14
AFFORD AMUSEMENT.
But Cleveland's British Friends Will
Take Advantage of His BIunder.

Take Advantage of His Blunder.
NEW YORK, Jan. 13.-Smalley cables
the Tribune from London: The English
contemp plate with certain amusement the
predicam mt into which the President OF
the United States has brought himself and
his country in the Hawaiian matter. The
extraordinary favor with which Cleveland
is here regarded blinds the English Meth
to their own interest in the Sandwich
Islands nor to those mistakes of the Presi-
dent which tend to increase British influ-
ence in the Pacific A catalogue of these
errors is set forth with merciless accuracy
by the very journal in which eulogies on
the President have heretofore abOunded.
Great Britain, however, has a plain in
terest in the overthrow of the Provisional
Government and the restoration of the
Queen. Cleveland's British friends are
therefore urging him to persevere in his
original policy aud remind him that he is
still, as they think, under a moral obliga-
ton TO complete his singular policy of SET
ting up tottering royalty under Amer
lean guns and the American flag. They
W arm him that by no cOnceiva BILE sophistry
can he now justify recognition in Janu-
airy of the Government he attempted TO
depose In December. They bestow on
him many other admonitions. In the belief,
apparently, that the Presidents policy ON
this. as on another far more important
matter, the tariff, will be SO framed as to
promote British interests, aud 10 coneil-
late, or rather to perpetuate, the goodwill
of his British friends
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Heavy Winds at Portland.

PORTLAND, Jan. 13.-Early this morn
ing heavy windstorm occurred in this
city and vicinity. the wind reaching a
velocity of fifty miles an hour. A number
of chimneys and signs were blown down
and window glasses broken. though no
serious damage resulted.
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AWAITING FINAL ORDERS.
The Mohican in the Stream With
All Hands Aboard.

VALLEJO. Jan. 13.-In compliance with
orders from the Secretary of the Navy a
draft of seamen, marines and firemen
were to-day transferred from the receiving
ship independence to the United States
ship Mohican. which remains muOred in
III dstream awaiting final orders. Neither
the officers nor the men are allowed
liberty on shore. as sailing orders are ex-
pected at any hour
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CHANGED HER VIEWS.
Liiiuokaiani Still Had Little Love for
Americans

WASHINGTON. Jan. 13.-The other CORE
spondence sent to Congress consists of
dispatches from Minister Willis, which
for the most part are reports of events In
Honolulu of which the public is already
fully informed by the press news dis
patches.
Under date Of December Willis says:
"Guns and pistols are placed in the hands
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HE HELD THE CORWIN.

Willis Wanted Cleveland to Receive
the First News.
WASHINGTON. Jan. 13.-The last dis
patch from Minister Willis inclosing Pres
ident Dole's reply to his demand for the
The Washington times., 1894-11-21
TRAVERS CUT HER THROAT.
He Made Written Confession of the Mur.
der OF Lena Gross Near
BrighTuooi

Coroner Hammstt hsll an inquest yester-
day into the murder of Lena Gross BY James
'Cravers, aud the jury returned verdict ac-
cording to the facts. The most important
testimony given was the confession made by
the prisoner, which was read by Sergt Mont
gomery.
Travsrs stated that Lena came to him
while he Was working at the place of Mr..
Robinson, on Brightwocd avenue. on the
morning the crime was committed. They
had a quarrel over finances and Lena ac-
cused him of giving money to other women.
Travers and tha girl were not married, but
had been living together aimee December Il,
1883. The former fed into the woods. bur
the Noman srill followed crying for money.
Then the murderer claims tkst Lsna drew a
razor from har stocking and in thS struggle
that followed the woman was choksd TO the
ground She jumped up again, however, aud
her paramount walked away. Then no says
that she called him back 10 kiss her and
threw her arms around his neck still holding
the weapon. He struck her ii the face and
she fell sprsElIng.
Trevers thought that he had killed her but
finding that he had not, bent down end cut
her throat. Aiterward he covered her with
leaves and brush, intending to return at
night to bury the corpse.
John and Henry Darling, the boys who
first found the body, testified, as well as
Charles MattilSly. and John Mcdonald.
SerGts. Montgomery and Kenney and Police
man Bremerman testified TO the fact that the
confession had been made.
The Washington times., 1894-11-21
BLAZING MAN ON THE AVENUE,
Giuseppe Garasso Nearly Loses His Life
in Shower of Gasoline.

Giuseppe Garasso Hsariy Loses His Life
in q Shower Of Gasoline.
Giuseppe Garasso, the Italian who pre-
sides over the peanut stand at the south
east corner OF Pennsylvania avenue and
Tenth street northwest, opposite TEE TINES
Building, owes his life to the GOODNESS and
sagacity of pedestrian who tore the over
coat saturated with flaming gasoline from his
back
About o'clock last evening Giuseppe at
tempted the dangerous task OF films his gas
oline tank while not only the big burner at
tached to the tank was lighted, but tmmedi-
ately over the chestnut rooster full of living
charoosls and in close proximity to several
other gasoline blazes. Tho result OF this fool
hardy trick was an explosion which illumi-
mated the broad avenue for several hundred
yards.
Giuseppe was submerged with the blazing
fluid and ran into the streets shouting for
help. He was seized by q cool passerby and
the burning garments torn from him, but not
before he was badly burned about the hands
and body In the mean time the flames ex-
tended to the stand, and the onlookers in
their efforts to extinguish the fire scattered
the Italians apples, oranges, etc., all ever
the sidewalk large crowd soon collected
and before the police arrived the half-grown
white and colored boys had pretty we'll looted
and wrecked poor GuisePps's establishment.
His loss will foot up about $50. An old man.
who took charge of the stand after the flames
were extinguished. said to a TIMES reporter:
"Guisseppa drinka to mooch data stuff dey
call FIRE whisky to-daya and it maka him
drunka -
The Washington times., 1894-11-21
OLD OFFICERS REELECTED.

Sovereign an4Ahe Whole List Thus Hon
ored-Next Convention il Washington.
New ORLEANS, La, Nov. 20.-Having re-
elected Grand Master Workman James &.
Sovereign, Grand Master Foreman n. J.
Bishop, and Secrstary-Treasurer ]. ".
Hayes, at this mornings session Of the GEN
eral Assembly, the delegates were in a good
way TO re-slect the whole corps Of officers of
the preceding term at this evenings session.
The members of the board who received
the hearty Endorsement OF the convention ara
as follows. j. 81. Mcclure, Amsterdam. n Y.
II. B. Martin, st. Paul, Minn-; C. A. French,
Marlborough, Mass, and James NJ. Kenney,
Omaha. Neb.
Washington, d. c., was chosen as the place
for holding the next annual convention The
officers were then installed by Henry T..
Allen of Michigan.
Adjournment is not liable to takes plaee
until the last of the week. Powdsrly and his
delegation will leave the city tonight with
out springing their sensational charges and
applying for writs of injunction against the
officers of the general assembly, as has besn
announced