The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-17
Ex-QUEEN LILIUOKALANI.

part or the queen having in view the
overthrow of the existing constitution.
under which she derived her title TO
the throne. and the PRONUNCIATION OF
one OF her own making OF a dictatorial
character. These proceedings brought
about the revolution Of 1893 and the
overthrow OF the queen. Then came the
new republic of Hawaii, a white mans
government. with Professor Dole as
president.
on the Fourth OF July, 1894. was form
ed the government which is called re-
public. but which is really an oligarchy.
It's constitution Is In some degree mod
eled upon that of the United States.
Sanford II. Dole was made president.
His cabinet was composed OF Francis
March Hatch. minister OF foreign af-
fairs; James a. King. minister OF the
interior; S. NJ. Damon, minister OF
finance, and William owen Smith, at
torney general. Dole's term expires in
1900 He was elected under the new
constitution by the legislative power.
which is composed OF a senate and
house of representatives. There is also
a state council" composed of IL men.
five of whom are elected by the senate.
five by the house and five by citizens.
Dole's salary is $4,000 a year. These
men governed the Hawaiian Islands
from the time OF the revolution, and
they have continued to govern them.
They are among the most active advo-
Gates of annexation.
ON jan 6. 1896. the natives revolted.
and an attempt was made 10 restore
the queen to her throne. The conflict
was short. but bloody. Twelve OF the
insurrectionists were killed and 500
taken prisoners in the initial engage
ment. on Jan. .. in the Manca valley,
a final defeat was administered 10 the
queens forces. Martial law was de-
clared. and trials were begun. Queen
Liliuokalani was sentenced to five
years imprisonment. but was given
her freedom before the expiration OF
her term. In a letter written on Jan.
"a she besought mercy for the other
offenders. some Of whom had been con-
demned 10 death, and formally re-
nounced all claim to the throne. Two
hundred and thirty-four men were ex-
lied. but there were no executions. Two
of these exiles were British subjects.
and their deportation raised question
of international comfy which was pro-
ductive of much discussion. So far as
Is known. 1t may be going on yet, but
the exiles never went back having been
warned that - do so would do them no
good. but ~ouid benefit Honolulu un-
dertakers.
Since in;lt was re-establlshed the
Dole gl1scGment has been ceaseless in
It's efforts 20 obtain annexation to this
country and the queen or her agents
have been as energetic in endeavors 10
prevent IT, During the Cleveland ad-
ministration she never relinquished
hope of her restoration at the hands OF
her great and good friend" as she
termed the president. and IL is stated
that she still believes in her final tri-
umph. holding that the letter of renun-
citation was obtained by duress and is
therefore void.
The reason behind the action of the
Dole government Is not far to seek.
It's officers are all Americans to begin
with. fondly attached 20 the mother
country and they feei their exposed
position. There is no cable to Hawaii,
though concession to lay one has been
granted TO man named Spalding and
1t would be entirely possible for any
stronger power in want of a coaling
station TO swoop down upon the islands
and seize them. 1t would be some days
before intelligence of the coup d'etat
could reach America. Moreover, the
natives, though rapidly dying out. are
a constant menace. One deplorable ef-
feet of the monarchys shattering is
found in the fact that the Kanakas and
missionaries are no longer on good
terms. The natives have developed a
sullen disposition and want nothing to
do with the white priests.
Lately Japan has been charged with
attempts TO obtain control of the is
lands. Though this has been denied,
President Dole has endeavored as far
as possible to restrict Japanese immi-
grafton. He Is not able to prohibit IL
absolutely, owing TO the treaty, which
contains the most favored nation"
clause. Ii Is computed that the Japa-
nese now number nearly a third of the
population, and they are insisting upon
the suffrage. Hawaiian planters in
sympathy with the government are
making contracts for labor with the
Portuguese, but the innowing tide from
the orient does not seem TO have de-
creased appreciably. The standing
army of the Dole government numbers
200 men. who are well equipped and
wei drilled
Since the establishment of the re-
public United States coins form the
only currency that pass at it's face
value
From the time that California became
a part of the United States our govern
ment and it's public men. political mill
itary and naval, up to the last admin
istration, have maintained uniform
and consistent position respecting Ha-