The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-02-09
DEL De IN ANDED
In Case of Americans Sen
fenced to Death.
Turn in Hawaiian Affairs Which Calls
for interference.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 8. 0.--Affairs In nawai
have taken a turn that has caused the IN
reference OF the United States govern
ment again, as Is made evident by TWO
kilograms sent TO congress by the presi-
dent yesterday. The first is from United
States Minister Willis to Secretary OF state
Gresham, dated Honolulu, Jan. 80, wired
from San Francisco Feb. 8, reading as FOL
lows:
Revolt over 9th. Casualties-government, IL
royalist2 q Court-martial convenei lIth; mas
tried 8S cases; 200 more TO be tried and dahy
arrests Gulick former minister, and seward,
minister, major In federal army, both Ainerr
cans and Rioliard Englishman, sentenced 70
death; all heretofore prominent in politics d.
Walker formerly in the United States army
imnrisonment for life and 5000 fine. Other
sentences not disclosed, but will probably De
death. Requested copies OF record ior
our government TO determine It's uuty
before final sentence, but no answer
yet. Bit " feeling and threats OF mop
violence, \. .iich arrival OF Philadelphia yester
day may prevent. Liliuokalani made prisoner
10th, on 24th relinquished all claims ana swore
allegiance to the republic, imploring cemency
for Hawaiians Government replies 10 Lihuo
kalani: This document cannot be taken to
exempt you in the slightest degree from per
sonal and individual liability for comphcity III
late conspiracy. Denies that she had any
rights since jan IA, 1893, when she attempted
new constitution. Fully appreciates her call
TO disaffected to recognize republic, and VIII
give full consideration TO her unseltsh appear
for clemcncy for participants.
Gresham's Instructions.
In response TO the above, Secretary
Gresham last evening addressed the foi-
lowing telegram:
Mr.. Cooper, United States dispatch agent San
Francisco;
Forward following by first steamer to A. ).
Willis, United States minister, honoiuiu' Al
American citizens were condemned 10 uea'h
by a military tribunal, not for actual partici'
patton in reported revolt, but for comphcity
only, or IL condemned to death by such u tri-
bunal for actual participation, but NOS after
open fair trial with opportunity for defense'
demand delay OF execution, and in either case
report TO your government evidence relied on
to support death sentence.
England Looking Toward Hawaii.
Interest in the SENATE yesterday centered
In the two messages from the president
the first ON finance and the second trans
mitting Minister Willis latest dispatch
from Hawaii stating that two American
citizens wore under sentence OF death Tor
participation In the royalist uprising.
The closest attention was given TO both
messages, and they were the main topics
of comment throughout the debate. The
Hawaiian dispatches had opportune bear
ing on the subject under discussion-the
building of a cable to Hawaii-and Mr..
Hale of Maine and Mr.. Morgan OF Ala
bama pointed out that 1t showed the I'M
peratiye need OF quick communication by
means OF a cable with Hawaii.
The speech of Mr.. Morgan, chairman OF
the committee on foreign relations, was
one of the most notable the senate has
heard in some time 1t set forth in forci-
BILE terms the need of establishing connec-
tions with Hawaii In order TO overcome the
aQQressions OF Great Britain In the Pacific.
Mr.. Morgan declared that Great Britain
was secretly plotting to wrest Pearl Har-
bor from the control OF the United States,
and thus secure the Gibraltar Of the Pa
ciflc. The days session closed with
spirited controversy as TO the attitude of
this government toward Hawaips con-
demnations to death Of those engaged in
the recent uprising.
In the House.
Discussing and flIlbustering on an ap-
propriation item TO allow congressman
clerks at s120O per annum, brought for
ward as an amendment to the Legislative
appropriation bill, STAYED of material
progress ON that measure In the house.
Ii being evident that vote on the pro-
position was impossible, the bill was laid
aside late in the day and other business
considered until adjournment. The presi-
dents message advising congress of an
arrangement to sell So, 100000 per cent
bonds, was received with slight applause
of approval on the Democratic side The
message on Hawaiian matters was read
and referred to the committee on foreign