The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-01-20
Senator Davis Says OBJ
lection to the Hawaii
Treaty Is on the
Wane.

that under conditions entirely to his
liking, Mr.. Cleveland would have sup
ported annexation. Mr.. Morgan had
been convinced from private interviews
with the ex-president that he not only
believed in the wisdom of annexation
Of Hawaii, but that he would also have
recommended the annexation of Cuba
under right conditions.
Mr.. Morgan took up the criticisms
upon the present government of Ha-
wall, defending 1t in strong terms, and
eulogiZing Mr.. Dole as one of the most
competent rulers of the time. He re-
viewed Mr.. Doles history, -and said
that gentleman's record showed that
he would be a creditable head Of any
nation. He controverted the idea that
the present government was, as had
been charged, a missionary govern
ment, claiming that it was In every
way staunch and enterprising and
abreast of the times.ty He said that the
people naturally sought a close ALI
ance with the United States because
they had the friendship and support
of the people Of this country.
SAN FRANCISCO. Jan. 19.-President Dole,
of Hawaii, spent a busy day preparing for
his departure for Washington. At 10 O'clock
this morning he left the Clay street wharf
for the Presidio on board the government
tug McDOWeH, accompanied. Dy OeIl. SHdIIoI
and staff Upon his arrival at the reserva-
ton the distinguished visitor was accorded
full military honors, including a review of all
the troops stationed there. After the review
President Dole inspected the batteries and
Qualifications and returned to the city, where
Mayor Phelan and delegation of prominent
citizens awaited him. He was then escorted
to the Pacific Union club, where he was en-
tertained at breakfast Covers were laid
for twenty-eight guests. The afternoon will
be devoted to making the final preparations
for departure and bidding adieu to the friends
of President Dole and the cause which he
represents.
The Hawaiian president and his party will
leave here at o'clock this evening in q spe-
c.sl coach provided by H. E. Huntington
and will travel far as Chicago over the
Central and Union Pacific and Chicago &
Northwestern railroads.
CHICAGO, Jan. 19.-Arrangements are be-
ing rapidly completed for the reception and
entertainment of President Dole, of Hawaii
who is expected to arrive in Chicago Satur-
day morning on the Chicago & Northwestern
overland limited train. President Dole left
San Francisco very quietly last night, IS an
ordinary passenger, taking lower berth
Gen. Brooks, commander of the troops at Fort
Sheridan, will it is said, receive orders 10
have the United States troops of that garrison
meet President Dole upon his arrival in Chi
cago and act as an escort to the hotel. A
guard CT honor, with a complement Of staff
officers will also be detailed to wait on Presi-
dent Dole while in the city and to escort him
to the train on Sunday. Though no definite
arrangements have been made, the city gov
ernment will doubtless be represented In the
reception to be rendered the Hawaiian ruler
during his brief stay in Chicago.
From Chicago it is the intention of the
government to take President Dole direct to
Washington on a special train.