The Monte Vista journal., 1897-08-07
PRoTEcroRATE OVER HAWAII
stars and Stripes May B- Already Waving
| Over Honolulu.

Honolulu. II. l.. July ~. per Steam
er gic-,correspondcncc OF the
Associated Prcssi.-The arrival OF
the steamship Moana from San
Francisco due here the 29th. means
much for Hawaii In official circles II
is generally understood that United
States Minister Scwcll will carry out
Instructions received In the last mail
said to be to this effect: II the Moana
brings word that Congress failed to
pass the annexation treaty Minister
Scwell Is to declare protcctoratc and
raise the American flag. The Amcri-
can minister has had frequent con
sultations with President Dole in the
past week and II Is believed they have
agreed on the program. The general
impression here Is that Congress has
decided to let the matter OF InncNa.
ton walt over until the regular ses-
sion. The Intervening months would
be n long time for this country to
stand alone In view of the attitude Of
Japan. and Secretary Sherman he
lieycs the protcctorate Of the United
States IL the only way to prevent hos
tile action on the part of the japanese
As soon rs the Muana arrives, Il is
understood that Sewell will notify this
government OF his intention 10 raise
the Nag. Diplomatic etiquette will al.
low a day or two FOR an answer. and
IL Is expected everything Will he In
readiness TO declare n protcctoratc on
Monday. August =. The foregoing in.
formation comes from a reliable
source and but few people in Homo
lulu are aware of the near approa oh
OF the most important event In the his
tory OF the country.
Hon. Edwin Dun. ex-rnlted States
minister 10 japan. Is through passen-
ger on the Beige. lie is On route for
Washington. accompanied 10y his
daughter. and expects to spend several
weeks In the United States before re-
turning to Japan, where he has r.-
sided since 1873
Mr. Dun believes In annexation. but
Is OF the opinion that the present Con.
grcss Will never take favorable action
ON the treaty now before IL. He does
not look for any rupture that may dis
turb the friendly relations now exist.
Ing between the United States and
Japan. but he does believe that the
government has Just claim against
the Hawaiian government In connec-
tion with the immigration trouble. al.
so ~ h'' W ntE
claims In case the Hawaiian govern
incnt refuses To recognize them.
Annexation should hay. been ne.
complishcd four years ago" said Mr..
Dun. and then all of the present dif.
hculiles would have been avoided.
There Is no possible likelihood OF
trouble between Japan and the United
STATES. all reports to the contrary.
They have enjoyed peaceful trade re-.
latlons that are constantly growing.
ana Hawaii Is not of sufficient ,mport.
ancc To bring them To an op.n rupiure.
Japan naturally protested against III.
annexation treaty.
Il believe that the Japanese GOV.
ernincnt Will act fayorably upon the
recent ofTer Of arbitration mad. by
your government. The Japanese OF
all classes feel very bitterly against
your government. hut l may venture
the opinion that whatever the outcome
~ the present correspondence may be.
Japan VIII never attempt To ,,.e force.
OF arms In enforcing her claim"
The German bark Il. i. Glade ar.
rived In port this afternoon direct from
Germany. She has on board eleven
men. twehi! seven women and eighty.
Tour children all German iinmIyrnnt.
who Will coionlzc IN Hawaii.