The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1894-12-27

one. The president replied that he fell
bound TO inform the United States, II
view Of the close relation with that gov
eminent.
There is little, of interest in the neX'
three letters beyond one statement, II
which the hopes of the ROyalists appear
to be diminishing, but on May 30 the adj
miral tells of the celebrated race for the
pOssesson of Neckers Island between
the British war ship Champion and the
small steamer chartered by the HaWallal
government.
On June 3 the admiral sends a prelimi'
nary report upon Pearl harbor, which mas
already been published in substance, III
which he says he caused it to be surveyed
because of the interest he has long helu
in the subject and in view of its vital I'M
p0rtance to the United States. On June
y the admiral notes the receipts OF the
formal announcement of the action OF the
United States towards Hawaii. lie says
this definite announcement of policy eN-
pressed in terms so clear ana uhmlStak'
able has strengthened the hands OF the
existing government and will undoubtedly
assist in the solution of certain dlllcult
questions which attend the adoption OF Il
constitution and the establishment OF Il
permanent form of government. ne
| Rovalsts are correspondence depressed
and discouraged. ''In my opinion the
neacc is not in danger of being disturbed
ut present" c,I
MANY letters tell of the various formal
tiles attending the organization OF the
republic of Hawaii in great detail, ana
one of these, dated July II, telling OF the
proclamation of the republic, says; II
hear of no objection being maze 10 thIs
provision (relative to the right OF sun I
rage) by foreign representatives, ana all
apprehension of trouble with the Japah-
ese has subsidized" -.
Further the admiral says the republic
has been firmly established; that there
is no probability whatever OF counter
revolution. and if Lilioukalani surren-
| dcrs her claim for pension, matters
would be at once settled. He considers
that there is no longer any necessity for
flag officer in Hawaiian waters, DuI
that a ship should be kept there ana
that Hawaii may be regarded as nav
Ing reverted to it's former status.
The last letter from Admiral walker
is unduestionably the most interesting
Of the entire correspondence. 1t Is
dated Mt Honolulu Aug. II, just prior
TO his departure to the United States Ill
accordance with the peremptory order
from the secretary set out i'll the tele-
grams with which the correspondence De-
gins. 1t reads as follows:
Admiral Walker:
Sir-I acknowledge for the depart
ment vour correspondence on board the
philadelphia, which sailed from Homo
lulu on the 4th inst for Vancouver, Is.
C., the receipt of its Geographic orders
by steamer MOnOwaii, which arrived at
Honolulu on the End inst, to proceed
with this ship to Mare Island.
Second-I gave orders to coal the snip
and fixed the Sth as the day for SAILING.
The commanding officer of her majesty
steamship Champion. had announced the
receipt of orders to take certain deep
sea sounding in the neighborhood OF
the Hawaiian islands to aid in determin-
ing the possibility of cable route, and
had fixed the 9th as his day of departure.
This work was to occupy the Champion
nearly three weeks before the expiration
Of which time the Hyacinth was eX-
pected to arrive at Honolulu.
Third felt the departure of both
Philadelphia and Champion Cthe only
man of war at Honolulu would be undef
existing political condition not taVoraDIe
70 order and security in the islands. 1t
would leave both parties entirely Tree
and dependent upon their own resources,
without any support, nominal or at
tual from any outside source.
Fourth-1n my opinion the republic
has annie strength to maintain itself ana
TO preserve peace; and would suppress
riot of counter revolution with hrn
hand. but long as foreign vessels lay Ill
the harbor of Honolulu, ready AT Il mo-
ment's notice in the event OF dlsturpanice'
to fake force to secure the safety OF he
and nronorty it was open to the enemies
of the government to say that tranquility
was maintained only by the presence
of these ships. | found leading members
of the government and others strongly
of the opinion and expressing satisfaction
With the prospect of being left for time
entirely alone.
Fifth-But as soon as 1t was known
that the Philadelphia was to leave on the
Sth a movement was set on loot among
the English residents to retain the Cham-
pion and the British minister. Major
WodehOuse. willingly consented to order
her to remain i'll port
SiXth-This change of plan and the cir
cumstances under which it was made put
the situation in a new, and somewhat
| serious light to thoroughly appreciate
which it is necessary to understand the
attitude and ambition of Major Wode-
house.
Seventh-He had been at Honolulu
NEARLY 30 years and his constant strug-
Gle had been to set English influence
against American influence and make
it predominant and as essential part OF
this policy to maintain the monarchy
The successful revolution and the estab'
lishment of Il republic, during the last
year of his diplomatic service, upon the
eve of his retirement, was an evidence OF
failure. which made him bitter and hos
tile Although holding the position of Brit
ish minister and transacting diplomatic
business with the government, he hat
been pronounced and partisan Royalist
1t is currently believed that he had beer
in constant secret communication witt
Lilioukalani and entirely in the confidence
of Royalist leaders, and he had certainl.
lost no opportunity to embarrass the pres
ent government, diSregarding the courte
sizes and amenities due from one i'll his pc
stion. But for his impending retiremen
matters would have probably come, som
time ago, to an issue which would have re
suited i'll his recall or dismissal
: Eighth-The commanding officer of tn
Champion had the same interests an
views, and was quite ready TO support hi
] minister
+ These unusual circumstances preSente
5 the situation in the following light: Ib
chances of any disturbance taking plaC
, through the action of the Royalists aftt
{ the departure of the Philadelphia wer
considerably increased by this signihcaI
| detention of the Champion. Should an
D such disturbance take place l believe
e the British minister would seize upon an
4 preteXt, however slight. to land the Chan
! pion's force, and that once on shore the
| "a, 1Vnr1l no IN nuHOnro pn tho Rp'