The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-02-03
But Fortunately the Subject Will Be
Disposed Of by the House
Monday.
McCroary Ably Sets Forth the De-
fenae Of the Policy OF the
President.
and tho Character of the Queen In
Rabid Sentences.

TO a vote next Monday at four o'clock.
Only two speeches were made to-day, the
fret by AcCfeary. which was the opening
argument in support Of the resolution IN
der discussion, and which consisted OF a
critical and analytical review Of ths entire
situation from the first inception of ihe
revolution early In 1892. 90 its consumma-
tion In January. 1893. II Was IN every re-
apsct a strong arraigDmsnt Of the aotion Of
Minister Stevens. who was boldly charged
with completely in an alleged plot 10 over
throw the existing monarchy.
Hits reply was marked by Rfeat feeling
and Vigorous utterancss In donunciation
OF the policy of Cleveland and ia his char
acterization OF the deposed queen he used
the strongest possible terms, frequently
elieitinR applause from his republican ool-
leagues He had net concluded his speech
when the house adjourned.
The resolution which formed the basis of
the present discussion 10 that Of MeCreGTy.
oondemning ths acts of Minister Stevens
aud approving the policy OF the president.
NJ the same time expressing the sense OF
the house that annexation of the Hawaiian
islands is inexpsdient.
The republicans have offered a minority
report. approving Stevens action and con
demninRthe acts of the present administra-
tion.
MoCrssry related In detail some incl
dents OF the Hawaiian revolution and de-
elared that Stevens letter of March 3, 1892
plainly showed he was plotting 10 over
throw the government. The revolution
was 10 the interest OF the sugar planters.
who wanted annexation in order that they
could secure the sugaT bounty Of American
planters under ths Mckinley Law. ''ls It
not strange" be asked, 'that OF oil the dis
tinRuiahed republicans who defend this
proceeding not one has raised his voice in
favor OF annexation. which was its obieetY'
Hero ia one" interieoted Blair.
"Well. / am glad 10 see one at least"
said hcCrsary. MoCfoary Teoited the
manner in which Malietoa had been re-
\ stored as king Of samoa. partly through
tke Intervention OF tho Harrison adminis-
tration, and pointed out the inconsistency
OF the republicans In berating Cleveland
for trying TO do an act Of justice TO Liliou-
kalani.
He reviewed tho diplomatic events OF the
last administration. the New Orleans Mana
massacre, the Bering sea a. biuation. the
Chilean war scare, and the Hawaiian revo-
luton. he then took 10 the autho -ltY for
the appointment Of Blount, citina numeT-
Gus instances where such commissioners
length Blounrs report. II Hawaii 10 an
neKed We would have to annex San Do
miugo or any other island which Hsksd to
be taken in. We ara great enough and big
enough already All We wanted was just
taxation ard Commercial freedom, and we
would be the greatest nation in the void.
AZ the conclusion Of M. McOreary's
speech Mr. Blair offered an amendment 10
the MoCreHry resolution, as follows: "R g.
solved, That the house Of representatives
approves the recognition Of the existing pro
visional government OF the Hawain islands
By the last and PRESENT administration.
and will view with satisfaction the main
tenance OF policy which shall tend TO
consummate. in the near future, with the
consent Of the people. the annexation Of
! the Islands TO this country. or some other
political arrangement which Will fully PIE
sefve ami promote the mutual interests of
Hawaii and the United Statea."
Mr. Hit. leader Of the tepublican minor
ity of the foreign affairs committee, replied
20 MoCrearY. Hit made the point that the
maioritV resolution was n discussion OF
dead issues, while the proposition Of the
minority cosidered live. vital questions,
! which every ono recognizes in connection
with recent affairs In Hawaii. be attitude
! OF the administration on the great question
| Of annexation IL not yet known.
Hit spoke OF the strength of the p owls
. ional government, which had maintained
, itself even as against meddling agents OF
tao United States, and vet the present Gd.
ministration attempted hari-kari IN a for
? eign country, fully capable OF governing
I itself. Ga intervention was 90 restore 20
: the throne q queen whose hoFrid character
D hal shocked the civilized world. lt was IN
, behalf Of n woman who had told Minister
willis, while the ahivefsrsn down his back,
that she would behead great number ct
her people. BOmbn. py his ne ce cruoltics.
had awakened the horror Of Europe, bat
his bTutalities dii not compare with the
Bartholomew day massacre with which this
queen intended TO celebrats her return so
the throne.
Willis had acted like a soldier aud had
performed the loathsome duty assigned 10
him. Ills sdispatchesshowed how hisinnate
( decency rehelled against the performance
OF such task. Hit pictsrsd the oondi-
tion Of affairs during the reign Of terror
existing mp 20 the time Willis purposes
were disclosed. aud concluded with q most
to-rilc Hrraignment OF Cleveland.
lie said: Think OF iL Think OF ~
While h0 had IN hand that letter from
Willis reeiting the story OF the brutal In
torviow with the queen. In which she de-
randed a holocaust Of property and slaueh-
ter Of American citizens. he sent out atill
anoths order 20 overthrow the republican
form OF government aud put back that
wretch in power. Republtcan applause.
willis instructions amounted TO this; Go
dnd that woman whose vice. folly and extra
NnWnuNH was NhtNht1 Nv NLo lteIAn AhAs
January: tell her OF the determination Of
the president 10 restore hef; ask for am
nssty Tor the rovolutionists. and then go %
, the provisional government 90 get 10 10 re-
(, linsuish It's power. That vas abe pro-
qrsmme. aud all there was of H. but the
best laid plan OF mice and men gang aft
eglse. Repubican spelause.
This iomantio queen Of tne beautiful
. Isles was not what had been pictured.
. Willis found her monster incarnAte. and
. Cleveland has been censufed more for not
giving tho public that letter Of Nov. Is
p which would have given her true character
10 the world. than for all else ia connec-
: tion With tbis disETaseful proceeding"
HIT concluded ths nrst PARTON Of his
eech this evening With n splendia tibuts
20 tho bravo aud resoluts men OF bis own
race IN charge % the provisional govern
ment, who when called upon 20 surrender
tn ths name % the Uaiioi states. instead
= Of making terms. piled NJ sand basa pro-
n cseded g. arm themselves aud prepared 10
, al. II necessary rather thau forfeit prop
! srty thev had sarned aud surrendof ths
, rights given them bT God
A without concluding, at hve o'clock, hles
WELDED 90 q motion ts adiourn.