The Press., 1894-01-25

 Hawaii, Dec. 27, the head of the provis- ional government and minister of foreign affairs calls Williss attention to the dan- gerous and critical condition of things created by his language and attitude, by the Gre sham report and by Mir. Cleve- lands message. He reminds him that, when he arrived at Honolulu, the provis- ional government was we'll able to SUD- press any disorder. He tells Willis that his ambiguous utterances, his allusions to some act which he was to perform when the time came, and his negotiations with the deposed queen have given rise to belief that his instructions include the use of physical force in her behalf against the government, have emboldened her partisans, have bred conspiracies, threats of assassination, etc. MT. Dole continues
 Aged and sick persons, of all nationali- ties have been and are in state of dis tress and anxiety. Children in the schools are agitated by the fear of political dis turbances. The wives, sisters and daught- CTS of residents, including many Ameri- cans, have been in daily apprehension of civic disorder, many of them having even armed themselves in preparation there for; citizens have made preparations in their homes for defence against assaults which may arise directly or indirectly from such conflict. Persons have begun to pack their valuables with view to i'm mediate departure. Large quantities of bandages have been prepared. Unpro- tected women have received the promise of asylum from the Japanese representa- tive against possible disturbance arising in consequence of American invasion. Rumors of the intending landing of your forces for offensive purposes have agita- ted the community for many days, The situation for weeks has been one of war fare, without the incident of actual com bat. Even the ex-queen has called upon this government for protection, which was accorded to her. Owing to your at titude the government has been compell- ed by public apprehension, to largely in- crease it's military force, at great expense Its offices have been placed and still con- tinue in position of defence and prepar- ation for siege, and the community has been put into state of mind bordering on terrorism.
 This government has most earnestly sought from you, and through our repre- sentative at Washington from your gov ernment, some assurance that force will not be used, and has failed to obtain it. Your action has unfortunately aroused the passions of all parties and made 1t probable that disturbances may be created | at any moment. I am informed by mili- | tary authorities that, while the force at your command is sufficient to destroy this city, it is insufficient to suppress any gen. eral rising and conflict of armed forces and instructions, or to prevent the loss of life and property.
 This government is reluctant to believe that this condition of affairs was contem- plated or expected by yourself or by the president of the United States. I have therefore to ask you to inform me, with the least delay, whether you hold instruc- tions to enforce your policy with the use of arms in any event. l trust that you will be able in reply, to give assurances that will tend to allay the apprehensions existing in the community.
 Willis replied to this letter the same day, he accusing MT. Dole of ''refecting'' upon President Cleveland and the Amer ican minister, and demanded explanations of sundry words, phrases and sentences in the letter. He intimated that, if these were forthcoming and satisfactory, he would answer MT. Dole's question.
 Dec. 29 MT. Dole wrote another letter, informing Willis that the arrival of Amer ican newspapers containing the text of the presidents special message submit ting the whole matter to congress had made any further answer to the question unnecessary. Willis wrote back the same day asking if he was to understand that the letter of December 27 had been with drawn, and suggesting that the whole correspondence be withdrawn and sup pressed. "It was not my intention to withdraw any of my letters," replied MT. | Dole.
 l -Messrs A fired Williams & Son. Mo-