New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-10
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CHAMPAGNE NATURE (Yin Brut).
"Hgh Grade Champagne of
uniform quality. -

yielding to their request the champion would re-
morning ] made IA parting call to the oiicers o,
several citizens had expressed their regret at the
departure Of the Philadelphia before the arriva ,
of the Charleston. which vessel was daily expected
lie also oppressed some surprise at the change OF
plans of the Champion. In view OF these facts NJ
ihIi,a l replied that as the steamer Aus
would Would probably bring correct advIces as 10 the
.hareston's movements. saw no ieason. II no,
which was not informedD, why the PHILADELPHIA
Sh S not wait until then when The Anrra ana, ar
news warranting his further stay had been re-
ceivei; He left the next morning. II is this con.
with which the Admiral connects me.
ne n, statements az TO the conduct and sentiments
cruiser AMI especially their purpose TO land
snr 'Gh and h I
to ,r either from personal knowledge or reliable
should be constrained 70 say that during the past
SiN months ana especially since the proclamation
war vessels here ought to have been regarded with
in mn by our Government. as 1t Is now by
The petition OF citizens referred to by the
Admiral d1 not receive until the day after our
conversation. The conditions here for many
months had been extremely orderly and peaceful.
reason TO doubt the ability OF the Government OF
the Republic Of Hawaii to support and sustain
property OF all residents In its territory" In this
opinion even the enemies OF the Government con
he Petition. Mr.. Hatch. the Minister OF Foreign
been sent those he represented welcomed the
obportuniiy to prove to the world that they were
sufficient reasons for not forwarding the petition.
ON October 10 Mr.. Willis reports the depart
ure of the English officials who had been visit
ing the Islands in the interest Of the cable be-
tween Canada and New Zealand. stating that
they would visit Washington on their way home
and probably submit "A proposition relating to
| fl.iT mi H.. hat l1rt 1l.ri
Nerlaye. n" French Commissioner. requested
that Secretary Greshams attention be called to
pletcd a cable to New caledonia and would
probably desire 10 extend 1t to Tahiti the lia-
waiian Islands and the United States. For this
reason he hoped that the United States Gov
eminent would not be hasty in the matter
The other important communication. lated De-
cembcr b. relates to the proposition FOR the abr"-
CATION ~ clause Of tn" United States Ia
waiian rociprocity treaty. to enable the british
company g. lease one Of the Hawaiian Islands
~ cable station. thereby gaining "A foothold in
the islands Mr. Willis. after referring 10 ms
earlier dispatches calling attention 10 the propo-
sition which had been made To the new Repub-
lie by commissioners representing Great Brit
ain. Canada and Australia involving the use
~ ore 81 Us uninhabited Islands a. "A station
Tor transpacihc cable from Canada To Aus
tralia. continues
THIS Government f. OF opinion that Il Is estoppei
from considering the foregoing proposition b{ Arti,
AMI ouf Government This matter il therefore.
Che request u this Government. Submitted To- the
/ consideration OF or Government upon IN" question
G ,',, 49, siar5 Frenrh Freat. Shoals
Nih0i Oiirl island from the operation OF Article
| 'm' ~ ~, ""j ~. Iiasalsn WaIssty mat
81, hong - this treaty shall remain In force he Will
hen iif,., INV rori harbor or other territory mis-
dominion. ~ grant any special privileges or rights
to therein 10 any other Power. STATE or Govern
mont"
There Is also inclosed Il copy q the proposition
2 the British Cab~ Commissioners. Messrs.
Mercer and Fleming in which they make this In
ier~stlng statement. addressed 10 Mr. Hatch:
We prop,-' 70 inform the British Government OF
ef,gnty - Seeker Island 81 some other hnlnhaolted
i &" g ,,' lnpnr ni' w. h"r not feIt a, liberty
% .nf.rfln that question oursevrs. ~ W. were
OF any ISLAND hu' only Tor lease simply for the
purpose of the cable
Minister Hatch. In reply. submits the whole
matter t. the United states. saying
The Hawaiian cabinet 10 not 'eeI ds9osed ,,, TO
iol.hir. the extent o. and scope % the above,
quoted article I'- intent is 80 clear that they feei
if would bc improper FOR them 10 enter mo any
agreement In regard 10 the suggested lease OF
an island until ~" consent OF ~" hl'"l H'a,,H
friff.l :, m. ni-ed States Government. Upon
obtaining NE approval ot the United states ana a
reference viii be made TO the Hawaiian I.eSslat-
Mercer and Fleming which ar" embodied IN me
.irAff memorandum hereto annexed. Win su'h
A.
H. uuflrllaied to "a lease %, N"cker lshnd or any
other unInhabited island ~ this group upon con
dillon that Honolulu * put in telesraphl' con-
peefDn with the main lin" and that 'air rates. nor
ont OF proportion with the general tarin deter,
mined upon. D." given. The question or nhsh'lai
ntI H. exclusively within the PROVING" OF the Legs
Lfur. pom this point II need only be- SAID that
,r. cabinet feel confident that IN" Legislature
am meet the matter In spirit or hberality which
lf4 great and unqu"stionabie importance 10 the
country ~ large demands
THE RECOMMENDATIONS PLEASES ENGLAND
London Jan 9 THE Daily News" will say TO-
morrow IN a leader Mr.. Cle,elands recommen-
dalton that Hawaii be- allowed 10 grant England
cable station.
Mr. cleveland has shown his good feeling to"ari
ENGLAND and IN enlightened sense OF American IN
t.rrsfs I'm the matter OF the cable station III me
Sandwich Islands There seems 10 be- no reason 70
d,ubt that Congress will take the same sensible
and nolghborly view Of the ovcrhasty protest OF
Nrw-ZeaIand against Iawaifs alleged annexation
az Necker Island Anyhow. the protest VIII De III
lowed 10 remain dead letter.
RAILROAD INTERESTS.