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but on account OF what was deemed
best policy the annexation was not ac-
cepted 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
contamination OF what had practically
been In existence for years.
Referring to the treaty negotiated
under the Harrison administration,
President Mckinley said that the fail
ure TO accept the proffer of annexation
In 1898 while not a subject of congratu-
lation was not wholly without fits value.
as il had demonstrated that the exist
ing government could maintain itself.
and no question could be raised OF the
authority OF the present government TO
negotiate the present treaty or of it's
right TO yield the sovereignty of the
islands.
oppose Immediate Consideration.
Senator Kyle says there are fully a
dozen senator's who are doubtful from
whom to draw the five votes necessary
TO insure confirmation. In their calcu-
lations, the friends of the treaty count
upon the solid support of the repub-
lican senator's on account of the fact
that IL will be an administration meas
ure. They also expect to have all the
populists and are hopeful OF having all
the silver republicans except Pettigrew.
They also count upon fair sprinkling
OF democrats. There will be an effort
TO secure the prompt report of the
treaty from the committee on foreign
relations, 20 which IL will be referred.
There appears no doubt that n large ma
jority Of the committee will be found
favorable TO the agreement OF the IL
members of the committee. eight, viz:
Senators Davis, Frye, Cullom, Lodge,
Clark. Foraker, Morgan and Turpie are
said TO be committed to the treaty's
support both in committee and in the
senate. Senator White (Cnl.) an
nounced himself Wednesday as deter
mined 10 oppose the ratification of the
treaty, and expressed doubt as TO seri-
GUS effort being made to secure ratifi-
cation at the present session.
Senator Perkins (Cal.), although
republican, announces that he will OPP
pose the consideration OF the treaty
at the present session. He says the
questions involved are OF too general
importance for hasty disposal. The
evidence OF hostility TO immediate con-
sideration Is becoming quite apparent
from several directions.
The protest of Japan against the
treaty of annexation was discussed
among senator's. and the impression
was that the result would be to make
votes for the treaty and make its rati-
fication possible at this session of con
gress. Some senator's who talk IA
vorably OF annexation say that they
would prefer TO defer action until next
December. when more time could be
given TO the consideration OF the
treaty and the senate be better i'm
formed as 10 the best policy 10 pur-
sue.
Provisions OF the Treaty.
The treaty provides that the government
OF the Hawaiian islands cede 20 the
United States absolutely and forever all
rights OF sovereignty I'm and over the Ha-
walan Islands and ITS dependencies and
that these islands shall become an integral
part or 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
Congress shall enact special
laws 10 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 10 be passed
by n local legislature. but subject 10 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
Hawaiis commercial relations with for
eign nations shall remain I'm force until
congress shall take action. Further Inn
migration or Chinese laborers IS prohlb-
lied pending congressional action and the
entry OF Chinese from Hawaii into the
United States likewise Is prohibited. The
United States assumes tho public debt OF
Hawaii, but with a stipulation that this
liability shall not exceed 100000. The
treaty before II becomes effective shall be
ratified by tho proper authorities OF the
United States a19 Or Hawaii. No mention
Is made OF any gratuity OF Llluokalani or
Kaiaulani.
Five commissioners arc provided for In
the treaty, who arc expected to make rec
concentrations 10 congress as 20 new laws
and also as regards tho form OF govern
ment The present form OF local gov
crnment1s 10 continue IN the islands for the
present. except that the president OF the
United States IN TO have Immediate veto
power over tho acts OF the Hawaiian legis-
lature.
HONORS FOR CLEVELAND.