New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-12-20
ENGLISH INTRIGUES

TpY TELEGRAPH TO TRIBrNE1
Washington Dec. i9.-The letters written to the
Navy Department by Admiral Walker during his
visit to Hawaii last summer were sent to the Sem
a,e to-day I'm compliance with the terms OF the
Lodge resolution passed on the second day OF the
present session. The details OF the correspondence
bear out completely the forecast given In Inc
Trbunes Washington dispatches some ten uays
ago and the letters themselves are a suftcient
exclamation of the painful reluctance OF the Ao-
minstraton to make their contents public. Ad-
miral Walkers lucid and pointed comments on
the Hawaiian situation, though fully WITHIN tne
line OF Official proprlety, are direct and poweriu'
condemnation OF the extravagant ana QuiAotc
policy pursued in the Sandwich Islands by MI.
Cleveland and Mr. Gresham. The stability and
high character Of the new government are fuly
established by his testimony. and the Importance
Of a reversal Of this countrys unnatural attitude
toward the new Republic is frankly emphasized.
The short sigh tedness OF the Administration 5 pro
gramme Of coldness and neglect Is more thah
hinted and clear view is given CT the nrlsues
by which the Diplomatic representatives. OF Great
Britain are already seeking TO surplant American
influence I'm the islands by British influence. Inc
report will prove of great interest ana Vaue' ana
will greatly enhance the respect in which Admrai
Walkers clear-sghtedness ana ablllty are heiu W
the American public.
From the orders contained In the correspondence
it appears that March q Secretary Herbert
directed Admiral Walker 10 regard himself de-
tached from duty at the Navy Department on
March 2s and to relieve Admiral Irwin or the
command OF the Pacific station by steamer from
san Francisco. on June IS the Secretary called
upon him for information OF any survey made In
the vicinity Of Pearl Harbor. on July the Ad-
mral was instructed to turn over the orders under
which he acting TO the commanding oflcer Oh
the Charleston on her arrival at Honolulu and to
return without delay with the Philadelphia 10
Mare Island. California. on July II he was d.
rected on the reporting OF his relief Commodore
Beardsley to proceed to Annapolis and assume the
duty of superintendent of the Naval Academy
and July 20 the department sent him cipher dis
patch to proceed at to Mare Island and not
await the arrival OF the Charleston.
on March q instructions were issued for the Ad-
mlra.s guidance. which he was cautioned TO con-
slider strictly confidential His attention was called
TO executive documents containing the Hawaiian
correspondence already sent to Congress. which
fully showed the attitude and policy of the United
States. He was instructed TO consult freely with
Minister Willis and TO give due weight to the MIN
isers knowledge and opinion Of the actual EN-
ployment of the military forces under his command
/, was specifically noted that the Admira's pur-
pose would be the protection OF the lives and prop
,rty OF American citizens the letter closing as
follows
In case Of any civil war in the islands, whether
growing out OF an attempt TO restore the Queen
or an attempt to estaosn perans rsn fraI any
cause whatever. you will extend no aid or sup
gage gagged % iRereH but but You will Keep steadily in view
that IT is your duty TO protect the iiveS ana ptop
shall by their participation in such ciyil commo-
tlons subject themselves 20 local laws and thus Tor
felt their right that regard TO the protection OK
the American flag. An American citizen who DUR
try partcipates in an attempt by force of arms or
violence to maintain or overthrow tne eMstins
government. who aids in setting on foot revo.
luton or nsqrreeon IN sSeh b cGSTy Of
the United States shall protect nm agalns. 'iie
consequences of such act. If you shall obserye at
any time any effort or attempt on ,ng p paai o irs
of the Hawaiian Islands. or If you sna!l peresive
any circumstances pointing to sucn lnterierehce'
you will promptly report the same 10 this depart'
ment.
supplementing the full confidential Instructions
Of March 27 Secretary Herbert gave AdmirA
Walker oral instructions regarding asylum as fol-
lows.
in IN, Hawaiian Islands while you are there you
may. in your discretion. and II you thlhk Propet %
under all the circumstances, give the rSht OF dsy
lun upon your ship 10 refugees, whether lroii o,le
party or the other but you are by no means 10 IN,
dcaie beforehand To any person Whatever tdt
YOU would feel free to exercise your power in ms
manner These instructions. Ike the written III.
sUuctlons hahdeu !ou are III ''' ' ~
confidential.
Admiral Walkers first report. dated Aprii ~
announced his assumption of command ana MS oe-
livery OF a package from the Department OF ota's
TO Minister Willis Nos and are omitted NO.
: OF April 25 relates to the salute Of his flag by
formal call upon the President OF the PROVISIONAL
Government on April Il. and mentions his exchange
of visits with foreign representatives
No G. April 2s presents the Admrals impress
sicns which he thinks are reasonably accurate oi
the poitcal situation. he has seen 1t since his
arrival sixteen days before. He says the Pro-
ylsional Government seems to be firmly established
and TO command in as great a degree the confidence
and support Of the people as could De eApe0'e' i'
any country OF government temporary IN IT'S
origin and character. bridging over the ih'er'aA
between one permanent form and another lie
doubts II any one landing in Honolulu at the ume
vould percelve any Indications TO the contrary
.Rut there are. nevertheless. he writes' Two
causes which give uneasiness 10 those ha'i's "oss
at stake I'm the islands and best quai'hed "
Judge: First the uncertainty OF the natives as !"
tho ultimate restoration of the Queen second the
nossIble disaffection of the japanese lie says
that few natives have registered in order 10 'o'e
for the election OF delegates TO the 'onsti'u'ohAA
Convention, their policy being one OF aosteh,'o"
from political affairs under existing cohd'lons'
fearing the penalties treason in the event OF 'he
Queens restoration, which they expect i'" '"e
United States. The Admiral says;
I, tho native Hawaians could be fully assured
that the monarchy would not be restorsn py y1S out
side Interference it is believed that tnry & n1,nS
readily participate In AL the st.ps ioi ~
a new form of government The r sent,f'sh, s u .,
loyalty to the monarchy ana no IN o' or
of representation in the event 3I re-, many
,rominant i, Hawaians would speedily detach them
sselves and their adherents from the koyanst parry
and enter the race for political proferment uhaer
new government II they felt that II was sats 10 90
so am satisfied that clearly Formulated las, as
surance from the United states OF non IwaIi im.s
Serence with the political affairs OF Hawat
anS Of disapprova q such in'erference rs, on
..ho rart of any other nation would rest
tne ir,a,ion clearly upon its local merits in the
emation sv OF all classes without hope or fear OK
outside pressure and would tehu ~ SpeeN' 's''''
,nent OF all troubles.
Admiral Walker apparently does not fear much
danger from the Japanese although he says they
form a large proportion OF the population. num-
herring 20 OOO and stand together as solid pody.
their leaders proposing to claim for them the right
to vote under the conditions as other foreign
ars The Admiral notes the apparent absence OF
nersonal anirosity between Royalists and sup
porters Of the Provisional Government stating
that as n rule the English Royalists. In his