The record-union., 1897-06-01
Relating to the Landing of Immi-
grants on the Island.
Official Notice Given That the Immi-
grafton Laws of the Country Are
to be Vigorously Upheld = The
United States Steamship Booked
to Stay at the Islands for an In
definite Period.

SAN FRANCISCO, May 31.-The fol-
lowing Hawaiian adviceS were proughI
in by the Peru to-day:
The Hawaiian Government, in its re-
ply to Japan on May 9th, refused to
coincide with the views held by that
country in sending back of 543 japanese
immigrants brought by the Kinai Maru.
Official notice has been given Japan
that the immigration laws of HaWall
are to be vigorously upheld.
The answer to Japan as it was writ
ten has been approved, and will be de-
livered to Japan's Hawaiian represen-
tative some time this afternoon.
From excellent authority it was
learned that the view taken by Japan is
that, while the right of this Govern
ment to pass reasonable laws respecting
immigration is not denied, it is contend
ed that if the construction of the Ha-
waiian officials was correct the immigra-
ton laws of this country are contra
vention of the treaty existing between
the two countries. Further, it was
stated that Japan says the action of the
executive in returning the japanese i'm
migrants was arbitrarily and caprici-
~
the Supreme Court in the habeas corpus
cases was. a denial of justice, and for
that reason the Hawaiian Government is
expected to recognize the principle in the
indemnity cases of the Kinai Maru i'm
migrants presented to this Government
The Empire of Japan also demanded
an assurance of this Government that
like action would not be taken with
Japanese immigrants coming into Ha-
wall The position taken by the Ha-
waiian Government is that the immigra-
ton laws are a reasonable exercise of
the police power of the State, and that
the Administration had impartially en-
forced them. For this reason, the Ha-
waiian Government considers that the
principle in indemnity cases does not
apply.
The Shikawa who came to Honolulu
on board the Naniwa in the capacity OF
a special Commissioner of the various
Japanese immigration companies, with
headquarters in Toxic, to investigate
fully into the treatment of japanese i'm
migrants in this country has left for
Japan after a brief visit. 1t is under
stood that his report will be favorable
ties at this end of the line. He is said
to believe that legitimate immigrants,
coming from Japan will be given every
right due them, while improper and il
legal immigrants will not be made to
suffer any greater hardships than is ne
cessary at the hands of the Hawaiian
Government officials.
The Japanese papers have dropped
Hawaiian affairs for the present. A dis
patch says that another warship, prob
ably the Takachiho-Kan may be or
dered to Honolulu. Another dispatch
states that the cruiser Naniwa will be
kept at this port, subject to the orders
of the japanese Minister at this place.
The United States steamship Marion
is booked for an indefinite stay at this
port Only a few miles off the port,
when the Marion was coming in, her
engines broke down. and it was neces-
sary for her to signal for tug to pull
her in. At the time it was stated that
the injury was not of serious nature,
but when the cruise to Samoa was men
toned, the condition of the old vessels
engines were viewed in a more serious
light. A board of officers was appointed
by the Admiral soon after his arrival.
He examined the engines of the Marion
and lost no time in recommending that a
new bed be put in.
The United States steamship Adams,
with a number of naval apprentices on
board, reached here on the 10Th instant
She will leave for San Francisco in about
a weeks time.