The record-union., 1895-06-03
HAWAIIAN ISLANDS.
If This Country VIII Not Annex Then
Japan Probably VIII.

Japan Probably VIII.
OMAHA. June 2.-Major Mortimer Hig-
ley of Cedar Rapids, Ia. is here en- route
from Hawaii. Higley is an intimate
friend of President Dole. and has been in
the republic for some time, and asserts
that the life of the present administration
is very limited, unless some of the pow
ers come to the rescue.
He says: They havea thoroughly or
ganiZed republic, but the moro intelli-
gent class realize that ii is provisional
necessity. The sentiment in favor Of an
nexation Ia strong. The most kindly
feelings are cherished toward the United
States among the natives, as we'll as the
rest Of the population. l predict that if
the United States does not annex the is
lands, Japan will. You know what tho
effect OF the late war was on Japan. 1t
made her Jubllant and Self-cOntident.
She has 10000 citizens on the islands who
have settled there. Besides, the Japan
csc are restless because The Government
does not allow the Orientals to partici-
pate in public affairs. The balance of
the population, however. are allowed to
vote, with property and educational linn
itatlons.
Yes, l think that if the United States
does not take control Of these islands dur
ing the course of the next administration,
japan will. But l think the Hawaiians
realize the compleYity OF the problem,
and are in favor OF coming in as ter
ritory, and not as a State. President
Dole told me he was i'll favor of an
neXation, in order to give the republic
the support Of a strong power, and many
OF the most prominent Royalists are also,
including Cummings, the leader of the
rebellion, who is now under $50, 900
bonds, and the English guardian of
Princess Kaiulani, who has been pro-
nounced Royalist, has lately expressed
himself to the effect that anneXa Xation is
the only salvation for the islands. In the
United States we have many Hawaiian
exiles. They are unanimously in favor
OF annexation, as it would result in the
restoration of their rights
FRENCH LINER LA BOURGOGNE.
Her Captain Reports Two Fatal Acci-
dents During the Voyage.
New YORK, June 2.-The French liner
La Bourgogne, Captain La Bouef, came
into port this morning with all her flags
at half-mast. on account of the death Of
Secretary Gresham. Her officers reported
two accidents during the voyage.
Shortly before the La Bourgogne sailed
from Havre two saloon cabin passengers
came on board. Their names do not ap-
pear Oh the ships printed passenger list.
Both were young men named Lawrence.
On the morning OF the 9th ohm Law
renee was promenading the saloon deck
He leaned over the railing and his hat
fell overheard. In attempting to regain
it he lost his balance and fell overheard
a boat was lowered and proceeded In
search OF the man, but he was never seen.
He probably got foul OF the propeller
and was killed. The accident cast a
gloom over the saloon passengers for the
remainder of the voyage.
MIR. LaWreuce's brother would not see
anyone OH his arrival at quarantine. His
fellow passengers stated that he was
greatly grieved over the loss of his
brother. Flushing, L. l., is believed to
be the home of the young men.
on the morning of May 3lst, a man
named August Gulllard, while attending
to his duties, fell from the hurricane rail
The cry imam overboard' was promptly
given. A boat was manned, and every
effort was made to locate the man, but
nothing OF him was seen.
For the third time La Bourgogne was
stopped on the lst instant st 4:50 P. NJ.
when off the Davis south shoal NAN
tucket) the lookout having sighted q
steamer flying signals of distress. The
course of the steamship was Immediately
altered, and she bore down on the vessel,
which was found to be the British
steamer Enohantress from Mediterranean
ports for New York. The cylinder head
was broken, and the accident. which
was beyond repair. happened in the early
morning hours. The Captain requested
the commander of La Bourgogne to send
immediate assistance on reaching port.
The disabled steamer was in no danger
She had her sails set, and was heading to
the southwark. with light breeze from
the west southwest. The Enchantress
sailed from Trieste April 18th, via
Palermo Nav 10th.