The herald., 1897-09-30

MAY NOT BE TRUE
WASHINGTON. Sept. 2s-Minister
Hoshi Of Japan stated today that he has
no information that Japan has offered
to accept $1,000 In gold from the Ha-
waiian government as full indemnity
for the rejection Of 1900 Japanese by the
Hawaiian authorities. II such an in
demnity was paid by the Hawaiian gov
ernment the necessity for proceeding
with the arbitration arranged for, Of
course, would. be obviated. While no
information confirmatory Of the report
that such an offer had been made has
been received at the Japanese legation
here, the officials at the legation ex-
pressed the hope that 1t would: prove to
be true, saying It would, be a, most salts
factory way out Of the difficulty.
At the tate department, assistant Sec
retary's office, Mr.. Day gave an absolute
denial to the statement that United
States Minister Sewall reported $780,
900 as the figure Hawaii had been noti-
fed would settle the Japanese claim for
indemnity. Mr.. Day said Mr.. Sewall
had not even referred to the matter in
any way.
Admiral Miller, in his report to the
navy department, makes no mention of
the subject. He briefly describes the
ratification Of the annexation treaty and
tells of the departure of the Naniwa for
Japan, subsequently as set out in the
press dispatches. H says that as the
Japanese courier went out she was
listed seven or eight degrees and 1t was
reported that she had struck bottom,
as she remained outside an hour before
proceeding on her way.
1.-THE survey Of Pearl harbor Is pro-
crossing satisfactorily" says the ad-
miral, land I propose to have target
practice, as requested by the depart
ments circular of July 22nd. held at
once by the Philadelphia and the Ben
nington, leaving one ship in harbor at
all times to look out for American in
terests
III. M. S. Comas arrived here on the
morning Of the 18th. She will remain
about three weeks"
OFFICIAL VISITORS
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 2s.-The
steamer Australia arrived from Homo
lulu this morning with the following Ha-
waiian advices, under date Of Septem-
Der 22d: Congressman Cannon of Illi-
nos, Laudenslager of New Jersey, Berry
of Kentucky and Tawney Of Minnesota.
and families, who have been making
short stay at Hawaii, leave today for
the United States. Senator Morgan, who
accompanied them will, however remain
several weeks longer.
During their visit the party has been
conducted to different points Of interes.
on the islands, and many social functions
have been given in their honor. A public
reception was rendered Senator Morgan
on the evening of the goth, at the United
States legation, which was largely al
tended.
1t had been claimed that Congressman
Cannon was opposed to annexation, but
in an interview he insisted that he had
not committed himself and denied that
he was pledged against it.
Congressman Berry freely acknowl-
edged that he was in favor Of annexa-
tion, and expressed confidence that it
would occur during the coming term.
When the question comes up before the
United States Senate, England will enter
a protest, as forerunner Of a scheme to
obtain control of Neckar Island for cable
purposes. In May, 1894, President Dole,
having reason to believe that England
contemplated seizing Neckar Island,
sent a vessel there. Captain King, then
Minister of the Interior, read procla-
nation taking formal possession. 1t is
believed. however, that the government
will readily cede the barren rock to pla-
cate England, as 1t Is practically worth
less to Hawaii A formal request for the
island will probably be made when sue
cessor to the late Commissioner Hawesis
appointed.
MORGAN'S STAND
NEW YORK. Sept. 30.-The Herald
has a signed letter from Senator Morgan
dated Honolulu, September IA, in which
he strongly favors the annexation OF
the islands by the United States.
An Indian Treaty
MUSKOGEE. 1. T., Sept. 29.-The
treaty between the United States and
the Creek nation has been signed hy
the two commissioners and made public.