Evening star., 1897-02-18
THE HAWAIIAN !. REPUBLIC
Coming Of Attorney General Smith Means
Great Deal to Its Future.
What. Minister Hatch Says ON the
no Ii
Notwithstanding Must Be
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Done Without Delay.

Understanding Must Be
Done w,tAo.t j Delay.
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The arrival of Attorney General Smith
Of the Hawaiian republic at San Francisco.
on his way to this city ron an important
| mission from his government, is thought
to mean great deal as toTthe future of the
republic. Mr.. Smith is accompanied by
Lorin A. Thurston, formerly Hawaiian min
lister to this country. and the two are COM
ing here to consult with Minister Hatch
They are coming here to do all they can
to forward the question of annexation, and
Mr.. Smith believes that a great deal of
valuable time can be saved by visiting this
country personally.
Minister Hatch, when seen by a Star re-
porter this .ncrning. had not received a
telegram from Secretary Smith announcing
his arrival at San Francisco, but is expect
ing one. The statement that Mr.. Smith has
come to this country on private Information
of an important character sent him by
Minister Hatch is not true. Mr.. Smith is
one of the most prominent men on the
Islands. He was attorney general under
Lilioukalani. and was for years president
of the board of health of Honolulu, which
is an important Office.
1t is not thought that the presence of
Lilioukalanf here has had anything to do
with the coming of Mr.. Smith. Minister
Hatch has not bothered himself to report
her presence in Washington. The lack of
cable communication between this coun-
try and Honolulu has prevented messages
being sent giving in detail the movements
Of the ex-queen and her escort. There was
an idea in some quarters that the move
ments of the ex-queen here had created
alarm. and that tits might have induced
the hurried departure of Secretary Smith,
-t0 {c fnh HOY fr,ll
his government to act in any way in the
matter of annexation or Of closer rela
tions between the two countries.
The coming of Mr.. Smith is thought to
be the outgrowth of the impatience of the
supporters Of the present government for
annexation with the United States. The
republic has been in existence four years,
and the delay in action has worked thes
people to a fever heat. Meetings have
been held all over the islands during the
last few months. and strong resolutions in
favor of annexation have been passed. 1t
is said that a number of prominent con-
verts to the cause of free government
have been received at these meetings.
Something Must BE Done.
The true situation. it is said, is that
something must be done in short time
Things cannot go along as now. The peo-
pie want annexation. From the best kind
of a source 1t is said that the impression
WHICH prevails III CQlS country tndt CHe re-
public Is able to run along as now Is erro-
neous. Closer relations of some kind must
be had with this country. There is no in
tention that the ex-queen shall ever regain
her power In the islands, but the failure of
this country to give some kind of recoYni-
tion to the republic means a material
change Of some sort. 1t may mean, 1t is
said. that many of the laborers and me-
chanics at Honolulu will leave for other
fields. They are the most ardent support
ers of the republic.
4 Contest Is on Hand.
The coming of Mr.. Smith and the install
lation of the ex-queen in permanent apart
ments at the Cairo are strong evidences
that there is a contest on hand between the
two elements before the next administra-
tion. AT the very inception of his admins
tration President-elect Mckinley will be
confronted with the Hawaiian situation in
the strongest sense. He will have to deal
with representatives Of the government and
of Llioukalani. Congress will also be be-
seiged by the same Influences. If something
is not done within the next few months
the situation on the Islands is expected Io
alter. IT is now belieyed that the aapar-
emily innocent visit of I-ilioukalani to this
country minus innocence, and was
fully and thoroughly planned. The ex-
queen Is here on diplomatic business. 1t is
cruelty insinnuated that the bills of the
ex-queen at the Shoreham were too heavy,
and that her change of quarters was for
he purpose Of cutting expenses. A gen.
eral impression has prevailed that the ex-
queen is In comparatively aff1uent circunl-
stances. and that she is drawing a pension
from the republic Of which she was once
queen of something like $4,000 a year.
The fact is that she doesn't get a cent
niece. Is given pension Of $500 q
year. The ex-queen Is now existing on her
savings and on advances on her personal
property and real estate In the islands.
She owns considerable real estate.
The "Duke" UncommunLcntive.
For the first time since he has been here
Duke Palmer secretary TO her high
ness" declined to talk today about the
coming of Secretary Smith. 1t is not
known whether this is because his mind
is still weighted down with the horrible
IDEAS of the assassination of her majesty"
to which he gave publicity few days ago.
or to something else. The duke and
Financial Secretary Helelue went out for
an airing this morning, and were strolling
along Pennsylvania avenue when they
were met by reporter for The Star. 1t
may have been that the secretary was
averse to talking to ordinary mortals away
rom the royal apartments or it may
nave been from some other reason that he
hastily raised himself on his toes and
whispered something in the ear of Hele-
lIe. whose features Immediately showed
alarm. At any rate, Duke" Palmer an
swered the first question asked him with,
we haven't word to saw"
he admitted that he had read of the
landing of Secretary Smith. but had no
ccmnent to make. The duke" FASTENED
away as soon as possible, and stated that
II was probable that her majesty and
suite would go out to lunch and would not
De at home to newspaper reporters
Robberies Reported.
burglars continue active, and there were
TWO cases OF house-breaking reported to