The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-01-21
The Vessels Mission to Protect
American Interests.
ORDERS TO THE ADMIRAL.
Fa.fIsr Of tho Rebel Leader, wiiosx,
Talks of His son-LArge Amount
OF War Munitions Hhippsd
from San Franclsoos

WASHINGTON, Jan. 20.--In ocnversaA
tlon this evening the president seemed
entirely willing to discuss the Hawaiian
question. He said:
mo information has been received
which indicates that anything will
happen in Hawaii making the presence
OF our naval vessels necessary, unless We
are prepared to enter upon q policy and
course OF conduct violative Of every rule
justifable. All who take any interest
in the question should keep in view
that Hawaii is entirely Independents OF
US, and in its relations with us it ia .
foreign country.
TO PROTECT AMERICANS.
"a ship has been sent to Honolulu, not
because there has been any change in
the policy of the administration, and
not because there seems to be- any inn
minent necessity for its prasencs there.
The weasel has been sent there in ac-
cordancs with the policy of the admin
istration in every case of the kind and
from measures of extreme caution, ana
with possibility that tne disturbances
might be resumed, which might result.
in danger TO the person and property OF
American citizena entitled to the p.n-
lection Of the United States. This
course was at once determined upon as
soon as information reached the govern.
msnt Of the recent trouble.
$50 far from having this slightest OBJ.
lection to making public the instruc-
tions viii ch were given to the commsn.
der OF ths Philadelphia and the dispatch
she will carry to Mr.. Willis. our minis.
ter in Hawaii. am glad to put them
before my fellow citizens. Here they
are:
THE INSTRUCTIONS.
WASHINGTON. Jan. 10.
To Rear Admiral Beardlee, Flagship Philadel-
phia, ga n Francisco:
Proceed with steamship Phil a.
delphia with dispatch to Honolu lu.
Your purpose as the United States 90.
nior naval officer there will be the proc
lection OF the lives and property OF
American citizens. In oasa OF civil war
in the islands, extend no aid nor up
port, moral or physical, to any OF the
parties engaged therein, but keep etead-
lily In view your duty to protect the
lives and property of all citi zens OF the
United States as shall not by their psr-
ticipation in such civil commotions for
felt their riRhts in that regard to the
protection of the American flag. An
American citizen who, during . revolu-
awki o;N il
any attempt by force or arms or violence
to maintain or overthrow the existin g
government, cannot claim that the
United States government shall protect
him from the consequences OF such act.
Show these Instructions to aud consult
freely with the United States minister at
Honolulu on all points that may arise.
seeking his opinion and advice whenever
practicable, on the actual employment
of the forces under your command. bear.
ing in mind the diplomatic and political
interests of the United States are in his
charge. Afford him such aid in all
emergencies as may be necessary. Ate
tention is called to article 2S7 OF the
United States navy. regulations 40
amended. Acknowledge by telegram.
(Signed) HERBERT.
DISPATCH TO MINISTER WILLIS.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 10.
To Willis, Minister, Honolulu:
Although your Telegram reporting the
uprising OF January G does not indicate
that you regard the presence OF wars
ship necessary. the president deems 10
advioable that one proceed Immediately
to Honolulu for the protection OF Amer
lean citizens and property should con.
tingency arise requiring 1t. You. as our
sole diplomatic representative, will con-
fer with the commanding officer as -
the assistance which his instructionU
contemplate in case OF need.
(Signed) GRESHAM.
OFF FOR THE SEAT OF WAR.