The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-08-21
Discomfort IN HAWAII
FLAG RAISING CEREMONIES RE-
CEIVE A SEVERE DAMPER
Friends of Annexation Refused the
Privilege to Make the Hosting of
Old Glory Gala Event, While
Anti-AnnexatiOnist File Pro-
test Against the Alleged Arbi-
trary Action of the United States.


trary Action of the United States.
| HONOLULU, Aug. II (via San Fran
cisco, Aug. 2O.-Tomorrow Will be an
eVentful day in the history Of Hawaii
AT fifteen minutes before noon the for
NAL notifications between the govern
ntents Of the United States and Hawaii,
by which the Newland's annexation
resolution will be made effective, will
take place. With the exchange of
notifications and the hosting of the
American flag, the sovereignty of the
] United States over these islands be-
comes effective, and the annexation of
Hawaii becomes part of history The
| cate and time were arranged after sew
eral conferences had been held between
| United States Minister Sewall and the
Hawaiian government
The delay in raising the flag caused
much dissatisfaction in this conlmun-
ity. The public was led to believe that
the American flag would be raised i'm
medlately on the arrival Of Admiral
Miller.
The Philadelphia came in on the 23d.
Soon after her arrival it was given out
that the flag would not be raised at
once, but for good reasons the impor-
tant event must wait for several days
Finally the government announced
that Friday the 18th, would see the
flag raised. In the meantime the peo-
pie became passive, and it Is doubtful
If, in the light of recent developments,
the hosting of Old Glory will be the
enthusiastic success it was expected to
be.
President Dole and his cabinet are
blamed for throwing cold water on the
erdor of the citizens, but it is only
fair that they place the responsibility
with Minister Sewall. When Admiral
Miller arrived the Hawaiian govern
ment announced that they wished the
event to be made an impressive and
memorable one. To this end arrange
ments We're made to have proper cere-
monies and a large chorus was ar
ranged for. Preparations went on until
the Sth, when a delegation Of the AM
neXation club called on the executive
to ascertain to what extent the local
organizations would be permitted to
participate in the ceremonies They
were given to understand that the
hosting Of the flag would be an en-
tirely official affair: that the details
would be settled later on at a confer
ence between Minister Sewall, Admiral
Miller and Minister Cooper, until which
nothing could be promised. Admiral
Cooper said the arrangements to be
carried out were entirely of an official
nature, and that there would be no ad-
dtttons to the programme allowed In che
shape OF literary exercises, singing, etc.
This information did not have a ten
dency to please the representatives Of
the annexation party, and President
Dole and his cabinet were roundly
scored by the members of the party
and their newspaper organ.
ENTIRELY TOO FORMAL.
The next day it was given out that
the ceremony would last but fifteen
minutes, and would consist Of the play
ing Of the Hawaiian national anthem
by the band saluting the Hawaiian
flag with twerty-one guns by the Phil
adelphia battery, and the hauling down
Of the flag. This would be followed
by the reading Of President McKin-
ley's proclamation, and then the stars
and stripes would be foated to the
breeze and saluted.
The announcement Of the pro-
gramme caused much Indignation, and
1t became necessary to modify the
plans and allow the public to take some
part in the exercises. Yesterday It
was decided, after the formal ceremo-
ny, to allow some congra tulatory eX-
ercises, including the singing of patri-
otto songs. Ministers L. A. Thurston,
Sewell and III. M. w. Hatch will de-
liver addresses.
The town Is full of rumors as 70
what will happen after the flag has
been raised. 1t has been stated pos
ttively that United States Minister
Sewell has been proclaimed governor
general, and President Dole 9would
step down and out. On the contrary
President Dole will. in all probability,
remain at the head of affairs as exec
utive until congress provides for his
successor. The only change will be the
retirement Of H. o. Cooper, the min
lister of foreign affairs. However, he
will be retained at the head of the ed
ucational department, and will not be
retired to private life. Ministers S. M.
Damon and James A. King will re-
main at the finance and interior Off
ces respectively. Minister Sewell will
remain in Honolulu as an attache of
the state department, as the Hawa-
Ian government has given up the le-
cation at Washington. Attorney Cen
eral Smith will remain in office until
after the commission has framed laws
for the future government of Hawaii.
The government has given notice that
all employees must appear tomorrow af-
ternoon and take the oath of allegl-
ance to the United States
PROTEST FILED.
The Hawaiian political societies filed
protest against annexation on the
9th. The protest says in part!
Whereas, The senate and house of repre-
sentatives of the United States has passed
joint resolution for the annexation Of the
Hawaiian islands, and sucn joint resolution
has not been passed upon by the people of
Hawaii, nor by their Representatives in the
legislature assembled; ands>
Whereas, By memorial the people of Ea
wall have protested against the contamination
OF any invasion of their political rights,
and have frequently appealed to the president
congress and the people of the United States
wrongful annexation of Hawaii: and
Whereas, The Declaration of American In
dependence expressed that government de-
f nv Its Just powers from the consent OF
Resolved, That, as the representatives y,
a large BODY OF native Hawa1ians we solemn
ly protest against annexation In the manner
proposed and without reference to or OBJ
Hawaiian islands; and
Resolved, That copy Of these resolutions
be forwarded to Sanford B. Dole. president
of the Republic of Hawaii and to the agents
the United States, at Honolulu"
The transport st. Paul arrived from
Sem Francisco on the 9Th. After re-
naming in the port four days she sail
ed for Manila.
The Glenfarg left Honolulu on the
18th.
On the fourth day out from Honolulu
the Charles Nelson and the Lakeme
were sighted. They reported all well
on board. The Nelson and Lakeme
were carrying the New York troons
to Honolulu.
Lieut. B. Cadl, of the French army
and M. Saviloff of the Russian CON
sular service, returned on the Glenfar.r
en- route for Europe