New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-04-01

washington March 81 The news published in
The Tribune this morning to the effect that
Iiliuokaani, the ex-Queer Of Hawaii. now favors
annexation to the United States under the con-
ditions that she shall receive from this Gov
eminent an annuity Of $4,000 Is found, upon
inoury 10 be trust worthy. Information to this
effect has been in the possession Of the state
Department for several days Minister Willis, in
confidential letters to Secretary Gresham. has
fullv advised the Administration that a turn In
the affairs Of Hawaii has induced the eX-Queen
IN look TO the United States for immediate and
substantial assistance OF a pecuniary nature.
This information like much more Of the same
highly interesting nature. has been closely
guarded by officials at the State Department.
The information is not official. in strict sense.
II has become known. however that the eX-
Queens wishes In the premises have been
seriously considered by President Cleveland and
Secretary Gresham. and that the present mission
Of Admiral Walker 10 Honolulu is in relation 70
questions which he - grown out or Liiuokaiam
expressed desires in the matter.
The object Of the ex-Queen is apparent. She
has become convinced that her chief hopes lie
with the United States. She has finally ADAM
doned the idea of this Administration taking
further steps to secure her restoration. That she
has confidently relied upon England to further
he
that country's motive may be- 1t has 50 far
not taken any active steps to put the Queen in
mower again. or otherwise to further her am
hilton in any outward manner. The present
,dea Of the Queen is. therefore. to secure the
orrexation of Hawaii to the United States in
order that she NAV secure provision for her
II is still permitted to the curious to see how tnelr
ancestors suffered and how they made others SUM-
torture in West Twenty-third-st. There are enough
machines there to punish all the sins Of the world
The fact that the Provisional Government has
endured this long. and that there is a good pros
meet OF its becoming permanent, has been sur
nrisa 10 Liliuokalani and her sympa thizers. The
preparations by President Dole and his advisers
contemplate the formation of republican gov
eminent A convention is to be held at Homo
lulu in May 10 choose delegates to constltu-
tlonal convention. which in the fall Is to devise
ways and means for permanent form OF govern
ment for the islands. steps nave been taken 10
insure fair and just representation or the prop
eriy and intelligence of Hawaii at the May con-
vention. ..
thought improbable that the Administration Will
favOrably consider the wish of LiliuOkalam look
ing to the annexation Of Hawaii Inc 1act Una.
relations of this character between TINS country
and the islands were advised by President Iar-
r.son would in itself be sufficient to induce
President Cleveland to take another course. W hat
was said in these dispatches some days ago 10
the effect that the Administration contemplated
the establishment of a prJtectorate over HaWaii
to be the extent Il winch tne ~
now go Even in going this far the President Is
controlled by force Of circumstances, not MS own
inclinations. Apparently the ADMINISTRATOR Is
impressed with the conviction that Laluokaiahl
has already brought enough favorable criticism
upon its acts. and henceforth her name ana ner
wishes are to be mentioned and Regarded win
coat Recommendation Hawaiian wrongs are
not 10 be listened to. and great moral crimes IN
that country are to be permitted TO take thelr
own time and manner for conviction ana PUNISH,
ment At least this is the present tone or ofncla
sentiment Whether or not the eloquence or
Idliuokaani and her adherents may later preVai
remains to be seen. Sc.
Apparently the Administration has cut adrift
from, its monarchical programme in Hawah' !,
has not vet sent its blessing to its great ana
good friend" President Dole, but the signs OF the
Zines nOnt to a consummation of this nature at
an early day In his present temper II Is not Hkey
that Mr. Cleveland will look with favor upon
pea OF I.iliuok alani for pension from Congress.
Is long as the recoections Of past shoals in 1ia-
uaiian navigation are wildly in the memory OF
the President he is apt TO avoid further dangers
IN that direction.