The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-12
MUTTERINGS IN HAWAII
Serious Signs of Unrest and
Trouble in the Island
Republic.
a LETTER THAT MEANS MUCH.
Dark Hints at Things Which May
Come to Pass In the Near
Future.

There seems to be an ominous mutter-
ing in undertones that foretell coming dis
turbances in the republic of Hawaii. AT
least such appear to be the conditions as
seen by a prominent journalist Of Homo
lulu.
c. W. Ashford, royalist, ex-Attorney-
General of Hawaii and political refugee,
now in San Francisco, received letter by
the Alameda yesterday which conveys
some interesting information and views OF
the present state of affairs in Hawaii. The
letter in question reads as follows:
Ny Dear Ashford: Thanks for files of papers.
I am very much pleased to see that you
couldn't OF, wouldn't keep your NOUN Snu IT,
The general opinion here is that you ought TO
be-. The demand for the CALL IS extreme.
We go on as usual: the Hawaiians continue IN
sullen and very ugly attitude. SUBSCRIPTION
political prisoners are being circulated, and
large amounts are given. They need 1t, poor
devils. The constant appearance OF the politl-
cal prisoners (Kanakas) in the regular chain
gang has created much comment; but IT seems
that your esteemed colleague, w. y. smith
another light of the bar-is Indifferent to the
feelings of the public, more especlaIly II the
said public sympathizes with the rebels.
The American League is on the qul we.
Things are coming 10 climax.
Following your last advice TO me, have nursed
y. -
l have the Government by its tenderest spot.
w. o. Smith went to Maui on Government
business" and succeeded on being advised in
advance. | wrote to John Richardson and Noa
Kejorikai and gave full instructions.
The learned Minister fell into the trap. He
was asked If the leading Hawaiians on Maui
should join Sam Parker in the annexation
movement. Mr.. Smith came out flat-footed
and answered to the following effect:
We emphatically state the Government of Hawaii
is not begging or asking for annexation. The po-
litical union referred to in Article XXXII of our
constitution does not mean annexation in the man.
ner quoted by annexation howlers here. We want
an independent government and we propose to con-
tinue as such. We interpret the political union
referred to as meaning free trade with the United
States and protectorate from that republic. The
Hawaiians should take the oath to the republic
and become good citizens under our most generous
Government, and you should all leave the Ques-
ton of annexation to yours ever truly, etc. etc.
w. j. SMITH.
John, as a matter of course, took down every
word said and sent it to me and the main an
nexation Club. The latter institution is now
in a state OF frantic rage, while poor little me
has succeeded in getting the American League
worked up to some extent
have been requested TO give a synopsis of
Richardson's league and l have done so.
have also written to John to swear to any
synopsis"
Nine hundred Portuguese arrived this morn
ing. The majority of the spies were dismissed
on the 1st of April.
The discharge of Thurston-or kicking out,
W /.
Dole went to Kauai. A reception on board the
Philadelphia last night-the night of the recep-
ton OF the news-WaS attended by all the Gov
eminent officials. Hatch, who had an elegant
jag on, stated in response to an inquiry that
the Government knew nothing officially in re-
gard TO Thurston's disgrace, and added with q
wink that he didn't care - either.
am glad TO learn that you are coming back.
Come on and have the English Government
behind you. Halves Is in lighting mood and
goes around with his tail very much twisted.
The Queen is still at the palace, guarded and
surrounded by men, She has graciously been
allowed to walk in the yard after P. NJ. each
day, but not within 100 feet of the fence.
Fancy her walking among the select circle of
Hawaiian soldiersl
DR.. Emmerson has nearly succeeded in kill
ing v V. Ashford and young Marshal. The
howl made in town procured the latter the
services of his own physician. V. V. is
still forbidden consultation With Brodie and
Murray. Mr.. Kinney is an object of ridicule,
and Townsend and Warren are not sparing
him. He was evidently not over big there.
The letter was dated April 4, the day OF
the sailing of the Alameda.