The herald., 1897-06-28
JAPANESE
SOLDIERS
Concluded Not to Land at
Honolulu
ALL KINDS OF RUM0RS AFL0AT
EVERYONE INTERESTED READY
WITH DENIALs
English-speaking Residents Believe
Japan Intended to Seize the
Hawaiian Custom House
EVERYONE INTERESTED READY
WITH DENIALS
Associated Press Special Wire.

Associated Press Special Wire.
SAN FRANCISCO, June 27.-The
steamer Gaelic brought the following
advices from Honolulu, dated June 2oth:
Since the Philadelphia has been in
port weekly battalion drills have been
held. On the 14th men from both the
Marion and the flagship were landed.
While on the march to the drill ground
an orderly brought an order and the
battalion returned on board. This ac-
ton was taken, it is understood, on ac-
count of a rumor to the effect that the
Naniwa would land force Of men to
take charge Of the Hawaiian custom
house. The Japanese failed to act and
it is believed that Admiral Beardslee's
prompt action caused the captain Of the
Naniwa to change his mind.
The English speaking people here be-
lieve that there was good foundation for
the rumor in spite OF the denial maze at
the Japanese legation.
"There are all kinds of rumors floating
around" said Counsel Akiyama. "One
ridiculous one was that the Japanese
sailors were to land and take charge OF
the custom house. Another is to the
effect that the Naniwa Is to leave on
Wednesday,. That rumor, also, Is with
out any foundation whatever. About
two months hence another man-of-war
will be here. and the Naniwa is not
likely to leave before then"
japanese Minister Shimamura denies
a story to the effect that Japan has with
drawn Its request from the Hawaiian
government for an explanation of the
reasons for ejecting the japanese i'm
migrants.
There has been no correspondence
between this legation and the minister
of foreign affairs since June 4th," said
Minister Shimamura. "At that time
addressed letter to the minister OF
foreign affairs. and as yet. though II
seems q very long tine. 5h1aasXH EeGe Elfiid ElXfihid
mamura. Before the steamer having
the immigrants on board left Honolulu
I made a formal protest to the minis
ter of foreign affairs. His answer was
incomplete and unsatisfactory. In due
time I received instructions from my
government and sent a request to the
minister of foreign affairs for the rea-
sons for the expulsion of the Japanese
laborers. The Hawaiian government
sent me an answer which considered
vague and indefinite. On June 4th I
wrote. again, and for two weeks my let
ter has remained unanswered. I am
daily expecting a communication to ar
rive"
Y. Ishakawa, editor Of the Toxic Chuo
Shimbun, who came here on the Japan
ese cruiser Naniwa to investigate the
trouble arising from Japanese immigra-
ton, started for home on the 18th inst
He carried with him proposition from
Colonel Spalding for a transatlantic ca
BILE, which he believes the capitalists of
his own country will not be slow to take
hold of and that at no very distant date.
But how about the result of your in
vestigation Of the immigration tangle 2"
was asked.
ITO speak frankly" replied Mr.. Ish-
ikawa, II have found that the matter
was not worth my time and attention.
I am convinced that the differences be-
tween Hawaii and Japan will be settled
In most amicable manner. The whole
affair has been very much exaggerated.
Instead Of stirring up more strife,
think the time can be spent to better
advantage in working out this cable
scheme and bringing the two countries
into closer trade relations"
Hon. Harold M. Sewall made a for
NAL call on President Dole at the exec
utive building on the 18th and presented
his credentials as envoy extraordinary
and minister plenipotentiary from the
United States. He was accompanied by
Charge d'Affaires Ellis Mills
A reception was rendered the minister
on the 18th. It took place on board the
Philadelphia and was well attended,
Admiral Beardslee stated today that he
had received instructions from the Sec
retary Of the navy by the last steamer
concerning the repair to be made on the
Marion. She will have another survey
made and will be repaired to certain
extent in Honolulu. After this has been
done the vessel will be sent to Mare
Island or some other naval station for a
general overhauling.
The admiral says everything Is in
statu quo as to the change of United
States cruisers in the Honolulu port.
The Baltimore will relieve the Philadel-
phia in the port as soon as she has her
repairs completed at Mare Island.
United States Consul General Mills
will leave for Washington as soon as
his successor. William Hayward, ar
rives, which will probably be within the
next fortnight. Mr.. Mills Is not fully de-
termined upon his future plans. He
may return to Honolulu and engage in
law practice.
Minister Cooper has not appointed
successor to the late Frank Hastings,
secretary Of the Hawaiian legation at
w. N. Armstrong, now at
the capital. will, It is said, probably be
selected.