The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1894-01-12
NOT A PARTY MATTER
Another Democratic Committee
to Ask Hawaiian News.
MESSAGE EXPECTED TODAY.


committee on foreign AFFAIRS has agreed TO
report favorabIy on the resolution of Hit
calling on the president for the latest in
formation on the Hawaii question. Nc
Creary, chairman of the committee, says
the report will be submitted TO the house
tomorrow. The Holman protectorate res
oiution viii not be introduced yet. Hits
resolution was the result of the now
famous Auckland cable to the Associated
Press. and was introduced a. soon as Hit
satisfied himself tina. the information was
accurate and that the administration had
Information Of the same character
WASHINGTON CIrY, Jan. n-Interest in
the Hawaiian question centers in the dis
patches from Willis by the Corwin, which
came into the hands of the state depart
ment today. Gresham, Lamont and Car
Isle visited the White House and had
conference with Cleveland. 0lney came
later and remained cioseted with the presi-
dent and Gresham some time. for the pur-
pose. IL is said. of giving advice on some
point involved in the news Willis sent.
All that could be learned about the dis
patches was that they contain about L. 0OO
words. Dole's letter in reply to Willis con-
tanning about s, 900 words. 1t was thought
the matter would be sent to congress. but
perusal by the president occupied consid-
cradle time. and it was found the prepare
ton OF copies to be sent to the capitol
would occupy much more time. 1t Is
thought tonight. however. that the matter
will come in tomorrow upon the assem-
bling of congress.
Commissioner Blount was this morning
before the senate committee investigating
the relations of this country with Hawaii
under the resolution of Senator Morgan.
The efforts of the committee were directed
chiefly to securing an explanation from
Blount Of his various acts ~hile in Homo
lulu. He told briefly of his appointment
by the president as special commissioner,
saying h. considered the appointment
within the bounds of propriety and prece-
dent; the trip to the islands on the Rush,
and the landing in Honolulu on March %.
Biount's reception by the people on both
sides Of the question was passed over
almost without mention, as was the fact
that both annexationists and royalists
were apparently exceedingly anxious to
make his stay as pleasant as possible. The
decision to have the American ensign
taken down and the American soldiers
returned TO the man-of-war were next re-
vived. Biount said he found the islands
and government entirely under the con-
troll or protection of the United States
troops. and the American flag foated over
the government buildings in which the
officers of the provisional government
transacted business. Everywhere was
noticed the influence of this country upon
the people of the islands. IT was evident,
Blount said. that it would be difficult to
secure an impartial account or opinion I'M
influenced by surroundings as long as
this state of affairs continued Conse-
quentiy he decided, on March 81,
two days after his arrival, in accord
ance with the spirit of his instructions,
and in the interest of fair play. that the
flag should be taken down and the Ameri-
can troops removed. or this decision he
informed President Dole, and the follow
ing day, April l, he ended the temporary
protectorate and had the flag lowered.
This proceeding he defended as within the
scope of his mission and as an entirely
proper proceeding under tho circum-
stances. Subsequent events, he said,
proved that the presence of American
troops were not necessary to preserve
order or protect the life and property of
either Americans or natives.
Biount contendsd that his report was
impartial AID the Investigation without
prejudice or favor. He stated that he took
testimony in his own way and acted upon
his own judgment. He had been selected
to make the examination and had been
given entire authority to conduct il in any
manner he saw fit and obtain the most
accurate and best information concerning
the revolution. At the conclusion of the
examination of Blount he had long con-
ference in the committee room with Sem
ator Morgan.
ELLKSsRuRG, Jan. 11-TSpecial IL. A.
McCandless leaves tomorrow morning for
Washington City in response to a telegram
summoning him TO appear before the
Hawaiian investigation committee. He
was one of the revolutionists, member of
the now famous committee of safety, and
is an ardent supporter of the provisional
government.
SAN Francisco, Jan. 1.-THE United
States revenue cutter Corwin is still
anchored off San Quentin. and though
there have been later advices from Homo
lulu than she bears made public, the ban
of secrecy has not been removed from her.
Today a city boatman tried to put some
city newspapers aboard the Corwin. His
boat was not allowed TO come within
closer range than good hailing distance
He was told 10 throw overheard the papers
and let them be fishsd up by the crew from
the cutter.
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