Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-06-22
Synopsis of the MessaRe.


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Synopsis of the MessaEe.
The message of the president was not
very long document. 1t dealt with
historical facts concerning the island
and showed that the United States and
Hawaii yearly grow more closely bound
to each other. This was not really an
nexatiop, he said, but continuation of
existing relations with closer bonds be-
tween people closely related by blood
and kindred ties. Since 1920, said the
president, the predominance of the
United States had been known. The send
ing of the first envoy there brought the
islands in closer relations with the
United States. and those relations had
grown more firm by succeeding events.
At the time the tri-partite agreement
was made for the government of Sa-
moa, he said, Great Britain and Ger
many wanted to include Hawaii in the
group over which protectorate was
established. but the suggestion was
rejected by the United States because
this government held there already ex-
listed relations between Hawaii and the
United States which placed the islands
under the special care of this country,
and this government could not allow
any other country to interfere in the
affairs of Hawaii. The annexation Of
the islands, said the president, and
making them part of the United
States was in accordance with the es-
tablished policy of this country.
The president called attention to
the fact that legitimate and existing
government of Hawaii offered to annex
the islands to the United States in 1851.
but on account Of what was deemed
best policy the annexation was not ac-
copied by this country. He stated that
the United States virtually exercised
a protectorate over the islands since
the first American mission and guar
anteed the autonomy of the govern
ments of the group. The islands had
been largely settled by our own people,
and our people were now interested in
them. American interests predomi-
mated and we had grown to consider
them under our own protection. The
present treaty was in the light of a
contamination of what had practically
been in existence for years.
Provisions of the Treaty.
The treaty provides that the government
Of the Hawaiian islands cede to the
United States absolutely and forever all
rights of sovereignty in and over the Ha-
waiian islands and it's dependencies and
that these islands shall become an integral
part of the territory of the United States.
The government of Hawaii also cedes
to the United States all public lands, pub
lie buildings and public property of every
description. Congress shall enact special
laws to govern the disposition of the lands
in the Hawaiian islands. All revenue from
these lands shall be used solely for the
benefit Of the Inhabitants Of the Hawaiian
islands for educational and other public
purposes. The Hawaiian islands shall be
admitted into the union as a territory OF
the United States, local laws to be passed
by local legislature, but subject to the
approval OF the president. Until congress
shall apply the laws of the United States
to the islands the present laws of Hawaii
are to govern the islands.
The present treaties and laws governing
Hawaifs commercial relations with for
etgn nations shall remain in force until
congress shall take action. Further i'm
migration OF Chinese laborers is prohib-
tied pending congressional action and the
entry Of Chinese from Hawaii into the
United States likewise is prohibited. The
United States assumes the public debt of
Hawaii. but with stipulation that this
liability shall not exceed 100000. The
treaty before 1t becomes effective shall be
ratified by the proper authorities OF the
United States and of Hawai-. No mention
Is made Of any gratuity Of Liluiokalani or
Kaiaulani.
Five commissioners are provided for in
concentrations to congress as to new laws
and also as regards the form Of govern
ment. The present form of local gov
eminent is to continue in the islands for the
present. except that the president Of the
United States is to have immediate veto
power over the acts OF the Hawaiian legis-
lature.
Will Be Delayed.
Washington, June 1S.--The impress
sion is now prevalent in the senate,
even by the friends of Hawaiian annex
alton, that the treaty cannot be ratified
at the present session. There are 81
senators who can be counted as Ger
tain to vote for the ratification of the
Hawaiian annexation treaty. This is just
three less than the requisite two-thirds.
There are II other senators who are UNI
decided as to how they will vote and 81
who are opposed. & 4zsss ..,,. 7 /. /
s. III l. Ex-Queen Protests. q +,
8 Washington, June 1s. Yesterday
afternoon ex-Queen Liliuokalani Il pre-
ysented protest in the Office Of the sec
rotary Of state against the proposed
annexation n "a and it was placed on file by
Secretary Sherman. + s.$ s.] 81 & ..}z
w. ID. Moore, treasurer Of Boone
count Ia, is said to be $40, 900 short in;
his accounts.