St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1895-07-14
TWAS IN FAR OFF HAWAII
FOURTH OF JULY CELEBR ALTON
AT HONOLULU THE OCCA-
SION.
In Il Manner Which Meets the Ap-
proVaI of the Ha-
yaiians.

Australia and Hawaii this after
noon. The literary exercises at Hon
olulu on July 4 were the scene of a
remarkable incident. Joseph Cook,
of Boston, was invited to speak, and
entered upon personal criticism of
President Cleveland, charging him
with misrepresenting Hawaii and
Hawaiian affairs. He was inter-
rupted by Minister Willis, who pre-
sided, and after a sharp cross-fire
of charge and retort, left the hall
amid silence. His action is looked
upon as indiscreet. Independence
park pavilion was more than crowd
ed for the literary exercises, which
were scheduled for IL o'clock. Min
lister Willis was presented by George
w. Smith, chairman of the general
committee. There was a wait for
President Dole, and when he en-
tered, with Mrs. Dole, the audience
rose and cheered. The steamship
Miowera was held to allow Joseph
Cook to address the meeting. In
opening the meeting Mr.. Willis
gracefully gave utterance to patri-
otic sentiments and was applauded.
An invocation was offered by Rev.
D. P. Birnie, and all joined in sing
ing, the American choir leading. In
complimentary terms Mr.. Willis pre-
sented Mr.. Cook, who had chosen for
his subject, 1.-The Republics of the
Tropics" He said nothing of the
Fourth of July, but congratulated
all that there was no color line or
slavery line in Hawaii The speak
er then went into an Grafton on
Southern republics as upheld by
what he termed Northern principles.
ATTACKING CLEVELAND.
Mr.. Cook then entered upon an al
most direct criticism of the Cleveland
administration, arraigning it for mis-
would make some corrections. Here
Mr.. Willis protested, on the ground
that the occasion was not one for par
lSanship, and was greeted with storms
confused, asked for a bill of particu-
lars, declaring he was not accustomed
to either Strait-jacket or gag. Mr..
Willis replied that the contracted senti-
ment from a Boston environment was
not broad enough for an American Gel
v
Boston had a good deal to do with
achieving American independence Mr..
Willis said this was granted, and they
were all proud of it. The lecturer then
concluded with some remarks on an
neXat1on, bade good-by to Minister
Willis and DR.. McArthur and left the
nall amidst silence. The exchange of
words created tremendous excitement
among those present, and when the
MloWera sailed it was the one topic of
q co ion IL
many citizens advanced to shake hands
with the American minister. who was
given an ovation. His reception last
ed over half an hour. Rev. D. P.
Birnie, Prof, Scott, DR.. McGraw and
several other prominent men said that
ing Mr.. Cook when Mr.. Wills pro-
tested.
WILLIS COMPLIMENTED.
The Star says editorially that the
American minister found the oppor-
tunlty of a lifetime at the Fourth of
July meeting. The manner in which
ne conducted himself won golden opin-
mended for his patriotism, courage
and calmness. Some at first thought
there was rather too much feeling.
shown by the audience against Mr..
So3k' but he had invited the rebuke,
both from the American minister and
from those assembled. Mr.. Cook was
regarded as very egotistical. He raised
hiimset to his highest pinnacle. He
ana not speak of the Fourth of July
at all. but launched at once into an
argument on the Hawaiian question
and an arraignment of Mr. CleVeland's :
administration. The Grafton of the
day was delivered by President Dole.
II was an able speech, full of genuine
AmerlcanlSm. One sentiment was
This is the great day set apart for
nobler purposes than twisting the Brit
lsh lions tail or making the eagle
scream. 1t is a day of thanksgiving: !:
1t is Memorial day. It's chief end is fo
keep warm in our hearts. and to teach
our children and our children's chill
dren, love of free institutions, and of
erS died"
PARDONED ON THE FOURTH.
Fifty of the rebel prisoners, all nat
ives. were pardoned on the Fourth by
PRESIDENT Dole. None of the ringlead-
ers were given their freedom. but
their sentences We're commuted for
terms ranging from five to fifteen
wears