The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-09-30
STATESMEN IN HAWAI-
Members Of Our Congress Visit the
Pacific Republic.
THE CHANCES FOR ANNEXATION.

Congressman Berry Positively De-
clares That the Islands VIII Be An
nexed at the Next Session of Con.
eress-En9land VIII Mildly Protest.
San Francisco Sept. 3o.-The steam
ship Australia arrived yesterday from
Honolulu with Hawaiian advices to
Sept. 20, Representative ]. G. Cannon,
Of Illinois; H. C. Loudenslager, of New
Jersey; A. s. Berry. of Kentucky, and
J. A. Tawney, Of Minnesota, and thei.
families are now en- route to San Fran
cisco after short stay In Hawaii.
Senator Morgan will remain several
weeks longer. During the party's stay
they were conducted to the different
points of interest and had everything
pertaining to Hawaii explained to
them. Many social functions were
given in their honor.
1t has been claimed that Representa-
tive Cannon is opposed to annexation.
In an interview before leaving Homo
lulu he said:
You can rest assured that l have
not committed myself against annexa-
ton. I do not care what you hear to
the contrary, no man can say that I
am pledged against annexation of the
Islands to the United States. I am
here for pleasure, and to see and learn
all l possibly can during the short
period of my stay. l can truthfully say
that I am greatly impressed with my
trip to Hawaii
Congressman Berry talked freely. He
said:
II was favorable to political union
before ! came here, and my visit has
only strengthened me in my position.
l am confident tina: annexation will
come during the next session Of con-
gress. The Hawaiian Islands will be
annexed in some manner"
Congressman Loudenslager was nom
committal when Interviewed. 1t Is un-
derstood that he favors annexation.
He said.
mot being on American soil, l would
prefer not to talk on the subject You
will hear very shortly how l feel about
the matter. for l intend to ventilate
my views when I return home. l can
say that am favorably impressed with
the American colony in Hawaii. They
are intelligent and law abiding, and
are worthy of their flag and country"
1t is asserted in Honolulu that when
the question Of the annexation of the
Hawaiian Islands comes before the
United States senate England will
make protest. This protest will not
be of bellgerent nature, and 1t is
alleged Is only the forerunner of a
scheme to obtain control of Neckar
Island for cable purposes. For some
time past English war vessels have
been selling islands in the Pacific, but
have kept their hands off Hawaiian
territory.
In May, 1894, President Dole had
reason to believe that England had
her eyes on Neckar Island. He acted
promptly. and on the 25th OF May a
vessel was chartered and sailed the
same day for the island Captain ].
A. King, the minister of the Interior
was in charge Of the expedition. The
island was reached two days later and
proclamation was read taking pos
session of the island in the name of
the provisional government of Hawaii.
Both the United States and Hawaiian
governments know positively that Eng
land does not object to the annexa-
ton of the islands. But she must have |
cable landing near Honolulu, and the !
landing must be on British soil Neckar |
Island Is practically worthless to Ha-
wa'i, and it is believed that this gov
eminent will readily cede the barren
rock to please England.