The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-06-17
The aarha QaIy eagle: ghursaag orune auue IT. 1897

vantages. will be affected injuriously by
complete annexation.
THE TREATS PROVISIONS.
The treaty provides that the govern
ment OF The Hawaiian Islands cede 20
the United States absolutely and forev-
e. all rights OF sovereingnty in and ove-
the Hawaiian Islands and its independ-
encies and that these islands shall be-
ccme an integral par, of the territory
Of the United States. The government
Of Hawaii also eeies 10 the United
States all public lands. public buildings
ana public property OF every descrip-
lion. Congress shall enact special laws
10 govern the disposition OF the lands
in the Hawaiian Islands All the reve-
nue. from these lands shall oeused 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 territory Of the United States, local
laws 10 be passed by a local legislature
but subject 10 the approval of the pres
ident. Until congress shall apply the
laws Of the United States the present
laws of Hawaii are TO govern the is
lands
The present treaties and laws govern
ing Hawaii's commercial relations with
foreign nations shall remain in force un-
III congress shall take action. Further
immigration Of Chinese laborers is pro-
Inhibited, pending congressional acti1l,
and the entry OF Chinese from Hawaii
inio the United States likewise is pro-
hihised The United States assumes the
public debt OF Hawaii, but with stipu-
lation that this liability shall not exceed
81, 100000 The treaty. before Il becomes
effective. shall be ratified by the proper
authorities of the United States and Ha-
wall. No mention is made Of any gra-
tuity to Liliuokalani orLaiuian..
JAPAN'S PROTEST.
Minister Hospi of Japan declined 10
be seen today about Japan's protest and
Secretary Mutsu refused TO discuss the
matter in any way. but II is learned
that the Japanese protest was made IN
person 10 the state department yester-
day afternoon by Minister Hoshi. The
news OF the protest was a great surprise
TO the Hawaiian legation and as sooa
ter Match started out TO learn the par
ticulars. The essential point as 10 the
protest, il is said at the Hawaiian lega-
ten, Is, whether the protest is against
the annexation of Hawaii. or is merely
protest reservinS 10 Japan ali her
rights under the existing treaty with
Hawaii. II is believed that il is the lat-
ter. The Japanese treaty with Hawaii
was made in 1871 and provides that ma
tives or citizens of one country shah
have the uninterrupted right 10 enter
into, reside and trade in the other coun-
Try. and also shall have all the rights
and privileges enjoyed by the people Of
any other country under treaty stipula-
tions with Japan. Japan, under the
treaty, consequently has a perfect right
10 have her immigrants enter the Ha-
waiian Islands. Under international
law the annexation of Hawaii to the
United States would abroSate this trea
~. Moreover, a new treaty between The
United States and Japan made some
time ago and TO become effective IN
1899. provides that the United Stases
may exclude Japanese. II Hawaii is
annexed the effect would be to permit ,
the United States 10 exclude she Japa-
nese. from Hawaii. 1t Is, taken for
granted, therefore. that .he protest IS
one reserving Japan's rights Under is.
treaty OF 1871 with Hawaii.
AT the Japanese legation, the docu-
ment filed by the japanese minister
Yesterday is not regarded as a protest
againstothe Hawaiian treaty. but is con-
sidsred as a request for official informa-
ton There appears. however, 10 be no
doubt that as soon as Japan is notified
officially OF the signing Of the conven-
ton. that the government OF the United
States will be informed that Japan ex-
poets and demands the recognition OF
all the rights and privileges which she
now enjoys under the existing treaties
With Hawaii
While peaceful anexation Of the Ha- |
yaiian Islands would abrogate the ex-
sting treaties OF that country with for-
sign powers. Japan probably VIII con-
end tha. the United States must assume |
ind respect Hawaii's obligations TO FOR |
ign powers
II is also a japanese contention thar |
mder the new treaty. 10 go into effect in |
S99, special legislation cannot be enact |
a 10 exclude their citizens. as has been |
lone 70 Chinese under the Chinese ex-
,lusion act.
LONDON TALKS 1T OVER.
London, June 17-Most OF the morn |
ug papers contain editorials on the |
proposed anncxat ton of the Hawaiian
Islands.
The Times says:
: The United States government has |
made new departure from lis histori-
val policy Such an acquisition OF for !
sign dependencies will bring. Of neces-
,lty, a new and serious foreign policy. !
xhch cannot in ell casses be de.erm-
mattel by any application OF Monroeisul.
VII America pursue the coloaizing
.ousse upSa which she has now enter
"a? President Mckinley tries hard 70
epresent the case as wholly exceptional.
~, me forces tending in an opposite
direction are very strong
The Standard says:
The natives rili be better OF under
he American government tffsn before |
Without doubt the Americans will soon
luild feet 20 protec; their colony"
The Daily Telegraph says:
''No p0,i:ica. complications are likely
D ensue. but IL is FOR tae Americans TO
rine. Enslands ,ateres; in the event
5 only sentimental"
The Morning Pos; says: