The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-08-04
Minister SewaII Not Instructed to
Hoist the stars and Stripes and
Declare IL ProtectOrate.
NO TROUBLE ANTICIPATED
ADMIRAL BEARDSLEE WILL, HOW
EVER, PROTECT AMERICANS,
And, if an Emergency Arises, VIII
Land Troops to Preserve Order
Japan in Financial Straits.

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 2.-The follow
ing from the correspondent of the Asso-
ciated Press at Honolulu was received on
the steamer Begic to-day:
The arrival of the steamship Moana from
san francisco, due here on the 29th, means
much tor Hawaii. In official circles it is
generally understood that the United States
minister, Mr.. SeWall, will carry out the
instructions received in the last mail, said
to be to this ef1ect: If the Moana brings
word that Congress failed tC pass the an
neXauOn treaty, Minister SeWau is to de-
clare protectorate and raise the Ameri-
can flag. The American minister has had
frequent consultations with President Dole
within the past week, and it Is believed
they have agreed on Il programme. The
general impression here is that Congress
has decided to let the matter of anneXa-
ton wait over until the regular session.
The intervening months would be a long
time for this country TO be without protec-
tlon IN view OF the attitude OF Japan, ana
Secretary Sherman believed a proLectorate
Of the United States is the only way to
prevent possible hostile action on the part
of the Japanese. AS soon the Moana
arrives it is understood the United states
minister Will notify this government of his
intention to raise the American flag. Dip
lomatic equity will allow a day or two for
answer and it is expected everything Will
be in readiness to declare a protectorate
Monday, Aug. 2 The foregoing information
comes from a reliable source, and but few
persons in Honolulu are aware of the near
approach of the most important event in
the history of the country"
Hon. Edwin Dun, eX-United States min
lister to Japan, was passenger on the
Belgic. He is en- route to Washington, ac-
cOmpaned by his daughter and expects to
spend several weeks in the United States
before returning to Japan, where he has
resided since 1873. Mr.. Dun believes in an
neXatiOn, but is OF the opinion that the
present Congress will never take favorable
action on the treaty before it. He does not
look for any rupture that may disturb the
friendly relations now existing between the
United States and Japan, but he does be-
lieve the government has a just claim
against the Hawaiian government in con-
nection with the immigration trouble, all
though she is not likely to enforce her
claims in case the Hawaiian government
refuses to recognize them.
Annexation should have been accom-
pHshed four years ago" said Mr.. Dun, and
then all Of the present difficulties would
have been avoided. There is possible
likelihood of trouble between Japan and the
United States, all reports to the contrary
Notwithstanding. They have enjoyed peace
full trade relations that are constantly
growing, and Hawaii is not of sufficient i'm
pOrtance to bring them to an open rupture.
Japan naturally protested against the an
neXation treaty. l believe that the Jap
anese government will act favorably on the
recent offer of arbitration made by your
government. The Japanese of all classes,
feel very bitterly against your governmerA
but | may venture the opinion that what
ever the outcome of the present correspond
enCe may be Japan will never attempt to
use force of arms in enforcing her claim .