Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-01-13

stated that on the morning when informa-
ton or your letter was received, President
Dole and Attorney General Smith called
upon me, to know what the United States
intended to do. / explained to them my in
ability at present to comply with their re-
quest.
Preparations for Defense.
Since then active preparations for de-
fense have been going The former
palace, now known as the executive build
ing, has been fortified by bags of sand,
both in front and around the various por-
ticoes. Guns and pistols have been placed
In the hands of all who are willing to take
them, whether Americans, foreigners or
natives, and herein lies one of the great
est dangers. Many of those who have
weapons, like children with a new toy, are
eager to use them, lacking in intelligence
and self-restraint and having no property
interests at stake, they are liable at any
moment to break into mob-violence. The
portuguese consul general, a most intelli-
gent and capable man, called here last
night, to express his great fears that many
or his people would become involved in
trouble and disaster they had been sup
piled with arms, and against his protest,
mustered into the volunteer service. There
are over 10000 Portuguese on the islands,
OF whom one-fourth are in Honolulu. There
The nationality, however, which, in my
Judgment. Is destined to give most anxiety
here Is the Japanese, and this because of
their aspiration for suffrage.
Mr.. Irwin, abrother of Admiral Irwin, ar
rived here yesterday from Japan. He has
Tor many years been the minister of this
country at Japan, and negotiated most of
the contracts now pending. He is here, he
tells me, to protect these contracts He re-
ports the Emperor of Japan as unwilling
TO interfere with these islands, because of
When the contract period is over, the en-
peror thinks the Japanese should be ac-
corded the right of suffrage but admits the
proprfety of higher educational and prop
Japanese here, every intelligent observer
comedies that this question of suffrage will
soon be very important one.
No Fears for the Queens Safety.
As to the queens safety do not have any
fear at present There is a telephone in my
sleeping room and 1 have authorized her
people to call me up at any hour of the
night or day. She also has the privilege, as
stated in previous dispatches, of coming
here or of going on one of our war vessels.
Aside from my communication with he-, in
regard to her safety, have had nothing to
say to the queen or to her representa- tives
since the interview reported in dispatch No
3. of November IA. There have been various
newspaper hints as to the fact of the inter-
view, but none as to the subject matter
thereof. have made further inquiries as to
the queens understanding of the English
tongue. ard find that she Is perfectly ia
miliar with it, having been a class-mate of
Chief Justice Judd. and other prominent cit
liens.
1 received your cipher telegram. My tele-
gram to you was purposely indefinite ana
obscure, for reasons which you doubtless
now understand. l send a cipher telegram
today by steamer Oceanic" covering sew
eral of the points as above set forth.
After a careful study of my instructions,
and Of all the surroundings. let 1t be my
duty to take no further step, until heard
from you and the President.
With sentiments of profound regard, am,
etc,
ALBERT s. WILLIS.
Report of the Meeting.
Inclosed. in connection with this dis
headed as follows:
A Great Meeting:
The drill shed filled with enthusiastic men!
An immense throng turns out.
The peoples voice is raised in indignant pro-
test against Cleveland and Gresham.
Prominent men thrill vast audience with
their patriotic utterances and show the
fallaGy Of restoring monarchyTteAt of the
The report opens as follows:
Enthusiasm, cheers, Indignation at Gres-
hams late action. American patriotism
and men with their feelings strung UP to
the highest pitch of excitement were the
features Of Saturday evenings mass meet
Ing. Over LOO men were present-and not
a dissenting. voice among them-men who
were not only ready and willing, but anx-
ious to express their sentiments on the
question now SO near the hearts Of all good
Americans.
An immense crowd was expected and an
immense crowd came. By 80 o'clock the
nall was crowded and from that time until
3: 80 many others came in. When the meet
ing was over the surging crowd Of human
ity quietly melted away, each one talking
to his companion, whether friend or strang-
er, about the situation.
On one side of the hall a platform had
been erected for the use of the speakers.
On it were seated Vice President F. NJ.
Hatch, Col. A. s. Spalding, w. r. Castle.
Chief Justice A. F. Judd, L. c. Jones, w.
c. Wilder and w. G. Smith.
Then follow full reports Of the speeches,
which have in part already been published
and the resolutions adopted. as follows:
Resolutions.
Resolved, That we have read with sur
prise and regret the recommendation of the
Secretary Of State of the United States to
the President to restore the monarchy late
ly existing in Hawaii.
Resolved, That we condemn the assump-
ton of the Secretary that the right of the
provisional government to exist was termi-
ndted Dy MS re1uSal 10 reSuDmlt TO the
Senate the treaty of union pending between
the two countries; and also his assumption
that the provisional government had at that
very time submitted the question of it's con-
tinued existence to the arbitrament of the
President or of any other power.
Resolved, That We support to the best of
our ability, the provisional government in
resisting any attack upon it which may be
contrary to the usage of nations.
AT the close of the speeches the report
says:
This ended the speeches for the evening
Mr.. Hatch again read the resolution, and
asked all those in favor of 1t to signify it,
A mighty Aye" that almost shook the
building, went up. The contrary minded
were then called for. and death-like still
ness was the result.
Some one called for three cheers for the
provisional government, and they were
given with will, and, with a last tiger the
meeting broke up, and one of the most en-
thusiastic well as one of the largest as
semblages Honolulu has ever witnessed was
over.
Citizens Protest.
Minister Willis addressed by the people
He is reminded that interferen by his
government will be an act of war. Full text
of the protest.
HONOLULU, Fl. l., Dec. /, 1888.
To His Excellencv Albert - Willie =,