The herald., 1895-01-20

landing OF British cable on the Hawai-
ism islands, % a covert reference to AID.
miral Walker, who was his own witness.
and proceeded to comment upon the fact
that 'the intslliaent diplomatic SCENT. F"
to whom the president mad referred. has
been 10 prompt to disavow the views OF
the admiral. He also called attention
90 the statements in today's dispatches
concerning the alleged readiness OF the
British consul to recognize the revolu-
tionary government in case of its being
able to bold the place for three hours.
He did not mean to imply that the
British were doing more than seeking
by the aggressiveness which Great
Britain shows in ALI such matters,
to extend the commercial supremacy Of
that country in Hawaii. He criticised
the administration, not only for the
withdrawal Of the American ships, but
for its first efforts to sustain the Royal
lists, and also complained OF what he
considered the efforts of the Democratic
senators to prevent immediate consider.
alton Of the question by technical objeo-
tions and privileged reports. In view Of
the facts developed in today's dispatcher
the senate should not longer delay in the
expression Of sympathy with the rspub-
lican course in Hawaii in extending its
congratulations on the strength which
the existing government had shown. and
in declaring for an American policy OF
administration,
Georges OBJECTIONS.
George said he had based his objeo
tions on the ground that the informa-
tion furnished was Insult cient to pro-
coed in the manner indicated by the
resolution. He characterized the Hs-
waiian affairs 90 ''iittle riot in which
only two or three people were killed."
and said that no American had lost his
life nor had any American property been
destroyed. Hence he thought it wise
that the senate should delay action for
further information. He said in reply
to questions by Mr.. Teller that the sen.
ate had nothing to do with the right Of
the president as com mander in chief OF
the army and navy in his disposal OF
these forces, land We are not" said he,
''callsd upon with all our powers to give
any advice in the premises"
George said the present Hawaiian gov.
eminent was one Of force. 1t had secured
its place by force and it was bound to
maintain itself by force. There was no
obligation on the United States to MAIN
tain that government. We might main.
tain lives and property of American citi-
sens in Hawaii, but the lives and prop.
erty of American citizens were not as.
sailed.
"How will We protec: American Cit
isens in Hawaii when our warships are
In San Francisco ?' interpossd Mr.. Kyle.
George answered that there was no
occasion for warships. to 90 to Hawaii.
I'VE are sending them to Madsgss-
car" suggested Allison derisively.
George urged that there was no wars
rant OF international or constitutio nal
law for interference by the United
States.
Kyle briefly stated that the situation
demanded immediate action by the sen.
ate. The United States navy was being
distributed every where but Hawaii.
CAFFERY THINKS IT A FIzzLE.
Caffsfy. Democrat. Of Louisiana said
that from the published reports the up.
rising was q fzzle, a tiasco. 1t had
shown only one thing, that the existing
government was amply sufficient to sus.
tain itself. The senator spoke against
the annexat ton Of the heterogenou pop.
uIation Of Hswkii, It would be against
the best interests Of this county to take
such . country under our flag. 'The
policy Of the president OF the United
States towards the islands OF Hawaii
has been marked by the utmost wis
dom and sagacity." said Caffery.
Frye then secured the passage OF q
resolution asking the secretary of the
navy for information as to the surveys
made of Pearl hsrbor BY Admiral Walk
or. Az this point, the hour Of 2 O'Clock
arrived, and a. the senate had previ-
ously fixed this time for haaring eulo.
giss on the late Senator Vance Of South
Carolina, the Hawaiian resolution was
laid aside. The tributes we're heartfelt
and eloquent. When they were con-
cluded the senate. a. further mark OF
respect to tho deceased, adjourned.