The herald., 1894-01-09
D anuarx. lsaa. and by recoa.

k.eafenine force other than that Of
ae United States, already landed. The
president has therefore determined that
he will not send back to the senate for
their action thereon, the treaty which
he Withdrew from that body for further
consideration on the 9th day OF March
last.
In view of these conclusions l was in
structed by the president TO take ad-
vantage OF an early opportunity to in
form the queen of this determination,
and of his views as to the responsibility
of our government. The president,
however, felt that we, by our original
Interference, had incurred a response
bility to the whole Hawaiian COM
munity. and that it would not be
5ust to put one party at the
mercy of another. / was, therefore,
instructed, at the same time, to in
form her that the president expected
that she would pursue msgnanimous
course by granting full amnesty to all
who participated in the movement
against her, including the persons who
are, or who have been officially or 9TH
erwise connected with the provisional
government. depriving them of no right
or privilege which they enjoyed before
the revolution of last January, and that
all obligations created by the provisional
government. in the course of its admin
iBtration. should be assumed.
In obedience to the command of the
president, have secured the queens
agreement to this course, and now de-
liver writing signed by her, and duly
attested copy of which will leave with
you. win row read that writing.
will read from the original, leaving with
you certified copy.
THE QUEENS PLEDGE.
II. Liliuokalani, in recognition Of the
high sense Of justice which has actuated
the president of the United States, and
desiring to put aside all feelings OF per-
sonal hatred or revenge. and to do what
is best for all the people of these islands,
both native and foreign born, do hereby
and herein solemnly declare and thus
pledge myself that, if reinstated as the
constitutional sovereign of the Ha-
waiian islands, that will Immediately
proclaim and declare Internationally,
and without reservation, to grant to
every person who directly or indirectly
participated In the revolution of Janu-
ary IL, 1898. full pardon and amnesty
for their offences, with the restoration
of all rights and privileges and immu-
mites under the constitution and laws
which have beeen made in pursuance
thereof, and will forbid and prevent
the adoption of any measures of pro-
scription or punishment for what has
been done in the past by those setting
up or supporting the provisional gov
eminent.
Il furthermore solemnly agree to &C.
~ sksxk, TO-.
existing at the time Of said revolution,
and that / will abide by and fully exc
cute that constitution, with all guaran-
tees as to persons and property therein
contained.
II furthermore solemnly pledge my
self and my government, if restored, to
assume all obligations created by the
provisional government in the proper
course OF administration, including all
expenditures for military and police
service, it being my purpose If restored
to assume the government precisely as
it existed on the day when it was
wrongfully overthrown.
Witness my hand this 18th day of
December. 1898.
"LILIUoKALANI."
ssAttest: J. o. CARTER"
INVITED TO STEP DOWN.
1t becomes my further duty to advise
you, sir, the executiveof the provisional
government, and your ministers. OF the
presidents determination of the ques-
tion which your action and that OF the
queen devolved upon him, and that you
are expected to Pfomptly " relinquish to
her her constitutional 'au shortly.
And now. Mr.. President and gentle
men OF the provisional government,
with deep and solemn sense OF the
gravity of the situation, and with the
earnest hope that your answer will be
inspired by that high patriotism which
forgets all seli-interest, in the name and
by the authority of the United States of
America, | submit to you the question:
Are you willing to abide by the decision
Of the PRESIDENT
| will leave this with you, Mr.. Presi-
dent, as your stenographer may not
have got every word, and it may help.
I will also leave the certified copy that
l referred to OF the agreement OF the
queen.
President Dole-The government will
take the matter under consideration
and answer you as soon as they are
ready.
Mr.. Willis-Yes, sir. gentlemen,
good day.
WILLIS FORCED TO SHOW HIS HAND,
Preceding the demand of Minister
Willis, correspondence which is already
known in the United States passed be-
tween the provisional government and
Minister Willis. In it Willis was asked
II Gresham's letter to Cleveland was
correct. Willis replied, declining to dis
cuss the subject for diplomatic reasone.
Under date OF December 18th, Presi-
dent Dole wrote to Willis saying he bad
been informed Willis was in communi-
cation with the ex-queen, with view
to re-establishing the monarchy. Dole
asked Willis if he was acting in any way
hostile to the provisional government
saying II appreciate fully the fact thai
any such action on your part. in view oi
your official relations with this govern
ment, would seem impossible"
To this Willis replied next day, say
ing he had communication to submit
to the provisional government.
PRESIDENT DoLE's REPLY.
The reply Of the provisional govern
ment was drafted by President Dole anC
contains between 5000 and 5000 words
It is an able document and states tn,
case of Hawaii in no pleading form
One of the strong points OF the reply