The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-02

Rumors to the Eject That Congress VIII
BE Convened Earlisr 1hrn Usual.

Rnmors to the Eject That Congress VIII
he Convened Earli'r 1hrn Usual
SAN FRANCISCO, September Tho
Steamer Australia from Honolulu direct.
arrived to-day with the following Ha-
waiian advlces.
Francis NJ. Hatch Minister to Washing
ton. arrived August Goth. with special in
formation which will require the atten-
ton Of both government and Senate, and
a secret notice has already been issued
10 the members Of the latter body calling
upon them to meet in extraordinary ses-
sion september 9Th to consider the ques-
ton.
Meanwhile Minister Hatch Is In almost
constant consultation with President
Dole and his Cabinet.
The makers win be asked to ratify
the annexation treaty recently signed In
Washington, and as a majority OF the
members favor annexation the matter viii
be- rushed through The reason for an ex-
ira session Of the Senate IS a matter OF
conjecture and much curiosity is eyinc-
ed.
one Senator Is authority for the state
ment that Minister Hatch brought notice
from President Mckinley that he had re-
solved TO call Congress earlier than usual
for the purpose OF d!sposing OF the treaty
Lefore the regular session, and this theory
appears to find favor with other Senator's
Another matter TO be considered by the
Hawaiian Senate Is that Of rendering as
sistance 10 the Executive In unravelling
the japanese muddle. as it Is said that
Japans acceptance Of the offer OF a rea>
son is so vague that the President and
MS Cabinet are I'm a quandary.
srhero ora r1IuOrc Of a qplit I'm the Cab
met on the question and the Intervention
of the Senate is required to prevent an
open rupture. The Hawaiian Star Great
ed a sensation by the publication of
scheme, alleging 10 have been backed by
the Sugar Trust 10 block annexation.
II is said that n call has been made for
a monster demonstration September 1lth
against union with the United States.
Senator Morgan and Jewett are expected
10 arrive from the United States that day,
and the object OF the anti-annexation de-
monstration is said to be 10 impress them
with the feeling upon the Island.
The United States Steamship Benning
ton arrived from San Deigo August 2ith
after a run OF nine days, and the Marion
is prepared TO leave on the 2Gth for Mare
Island.
WASHINGTON. September 1.-Thore IS
no disposition among officials here TO
question the correctness OF the statement
in the dispatches from Hawaii TO the of-
feet that Minister catch hurried 10 Homo
lulu for the special purpose Of securing
annexation action by the Hawaiian gov
ernment IN advance Of the meeting OF our
Congress. There IS no rulo in diplomatic
practice that would forbid Hawaii first
acting upon tho treaty. and the treaty IT.
seid dose not indicate which government
IS to take the initiative in tho .atinca-
ti0n.
While It is regarded as desirable IN the
execution of the policy OF President Nc
Kinley toward Hawaii as laid down I'm his
message transmitting the treaty TO Con-
gress last June, that the document shall
be ready in all respects for the action Of
the United States Senate at its next ses-
sion, II is not believed that the President
has any intention OF calling n special ses-
sion for tho purpose of ratification. In
deed considering the fact that II the Ha-
wailan Legislature acts w'lh the greatest
promptless upon the treaty. 4 can scarce
ly complete this action aId return the
ratified convention 10 Wsnhine,on before
October at the earliest, II would appear
to be unnecessary 10 advance the session
OF Congress by such a short space Of time
as would then intervene between that
date and the date upon which Congress
meets IN regular session.