St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-01-06

with Assassination if She Is Re-
stored to the Throne-The
American League Defines Its
Position in the Matter. Being
Bitterly Opposed to the r es-
toratiOn.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 5.-There was
issued from the government printing
Office today the special message of the
president on Hawaii and the accom-
panylng correspondence, which the sem
ate had asked for by resolution. In the
printed copies are some reports from
( Minister Willis which have not hereto
fore been published, and which are of
especial interest at this time. Under
date of Nov. II, from Honolulu, Minis
ter Willis announces to Secretary Gres-
ham. the presentation of his letter ac-
crediting him as Mr.. Blount's successor.
The document then continues:
On the afternoon of the~6th the Brit
lsh minister. Maj. Wodehouse, called
my attention to the following paragraph.
In the Hawaiian Star of the same date:
1T would serve the ex-queen we'll to
pray TO her gods that the peril of resto-
ration will never come to her." which
he interpreted to be threat of assassi-
nation, and inquired whether our gov
ernment was ready and willing to ex-
tend to her its protection. l replied
/ that. without reference to her royal
claims, she stood in such relations to
the United States that she was entitled
TO and would receive the amplest pro-
lection at their hands. As a matter of
fact, had already ascertalned that. at
present, she did not desire our protec-
ton. After next Monday, however, and
earlier If necessary. shall insist on her
coming to the legation. Neither side
has the vaguest idea, as yet, of the atti-
tude of our government, and conse-
quently no outbreak has occurred. al
though every night is
FILLED WITH RUMoRs
The United States steamers Philadel-
phia and Adams are connected with
Honolulu by telephone. but in the event
OF riot Admiral Irwin.now I'm command,
has made arrangements for rocket sig
mailing. On Monday next l will, by
request, meet committee of the
/ American league" which, one who
claimed to be a member Informed me,
was ''six hundred strong, we'll armed
with Winchester rifles, and would never
permit the restoration of the queen"
He further lntimated that the league
had some fear that the provisional gov
ernment "would make concessions, and
surrender their rights, and. if so, they
would never throw it," etc. There Is
undoubtedly in this government, as in
all governments, class of reckless,
fawless men, who, under the impress
sion that they have the moral support
OF some of the better class of citizens,
may at any, moment spring about seri-
Gus condition of affairs. Fortunately,
the men at the head of the provisional
government are acknowledged by all
sides to be of the highest Integrity and
/ public spirit, which, combined with the
large material interests they represent,
will, it is hoped, cause them
/ TO STAND FIRMLY
and successfully for peace and good
government. The. Japanese consul
general. Mr.. Suburb FuJii, has jast
called to say that his people. who
now number nearly one-third of the
male population, are very apprehensive
of Immediate disturbances. He desired
to know whether | would advise him to
send for man-of-war. declined to
give him any advice. He then inquired
whether his people could expect protec-
ton from the United States troops. [
told him that il it was his request, and
that if his people were ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
in any trouble, that he could probably
rely upon tSse protection of our govern
ment. The American interests here are
so offensive, and all interests are so
close, that it is impossible to touch one
without involving all.
| On last Monday, Nov. Is, 1 received a
call from three gentlemen who said they
were committee representing the
American league" The chairman,
Mr.. Van Houten, made
"A SPEECH OF WELCOME,
covering substantially the statements
contained i'll the papers which | send
| herewith. replied thanking them for
their wotEt6s of welcome and friendship,
and stating in very general terms the
circumstances under which l came, and
saying to them that it was the
duty of all Americans, whether at
executing the will of their
government when it was declared. After
some further remarks as to the de-
STABILITY of free Institutions, provided
the people were adapted to them and
prepared for them, the committee with
drew. The chairman came back after
several hours to inform me that he
neglected to state the "league" was op-
posed to the restoration of the monarchy.
Nothing was said in the conversation as
to the status of affairs here, or of the
instructions Of our government. linen
tion this as the committee, | am in
formed, have placed different con-
struction on the interview. With high
regards, l am, ETC.,
ALBERT S. WILLIS.
The next communication was the fol-
lowing telegram:
NOV. 6, lS93.-Views OF first party so
extreme as to require further instruc-
tions. WILLIS"
This brought from Secretary Gresham
the second set OF instructions to Minis
ter Willis, heretofore published. The
last message received from him was:
Honolulu, Dec. 4, 1S93.-Understand
message. Had no communications from
Washington, d. c., either to the United
States admiral or to me, since my ar
rival. One British man Of war and one
Japanese man of war are here. Active
defensive preparations for several days;
otherwise situation about the same.
The feeling is intense, but hope to pre-
serve status until further Instructions.
The government last Wednesday in
quired as to the the authenticity of your
published letter and intentions of the
| president. l have declined today to
answer. Prompt action desirable.
"WI.LIs."
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