The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-07-28
HAPPY hAWAI|ANS
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icy of the present government from the
time when 1t was initiated as provincial
through the time when 1t was recognized
by the great states OF the earth, to the Tina
when it has been received into the bosom of
the greatest republics and one of he most
powerful states that the world has ever
known"
The council of state has pardoned more
than 200 prisoners, most of whom were un-
der sentence for having taken part in the
uprising of 1895. These men have had lib
erty under parole. The pardon restores
their civil rights.
The immigration Question
The board Of immigration has decided TO
allow the planters to imporr2s75 Japanese
aborers. Most Of the men will be for new
plantations. The planters are in doubt as
to the stand Japan will take now that
Hawaii is part of the United States Some
believe that her officials will not allow any
immigration to this country.
A government official was asked VIVA.
erect annexation would have on the i'm
migration and what is its present status.
Inc reply was that the whole matter had
been transferred to Washington some time
ago, and 1t was probable that the Hawaiian
authorities would hear no more of 1t.
Mr.. Shimamura, the Japanese minister
resident. left for Yokohama on the 18th
several months ago he applied for leave To
visit his home. His request was granted
His going at this time, therefore. has No
political significance whatever, though he
says that annexation will do awav with a
minister resident and allow Hawaii only
consul general.
Arrival of the Coptic
SAN FRANCISCO, July 27.-The steamer
Mariposa has arrived from Australia and
honolulu bringing the following CORES
pondence to the Associated Press:
HONOLULU, July 2O-The steamship
Coptic arrived from San Francisco on the
evening of the 18th instant with the i'm
portant news that the United States Sem
ate had ratified the Newlands resolution.
making Hawaii a part of the United
States. Long before the vessel reached the
harbor 1t was known that the steamer
brought annexation news the information
being signalled to the Mohican. On the
city front and in the city proper the peo-
pie were simply wild with enthusiasm.
Steam whistles were turned loose. men
shouted and cheered until they could do so
no longer; there was general handshaking
and congratulations everywhere. The first
annexation news was telephoned to Min
lister Sewall and the executive building
from the Mohican. Men on the warship
read the signals from the Coptic and i'm
mediately gave out the information As
soon as the news was received up town the
fire whistle was turned on. Whistles of
foundries, mills and steamers in the har-
Dor were turned loose and pandemonium
reigned: Fireworks were set off, In the
midst OF the noise 100 guns were fired on
the grounds Of the executive building. At
the same fine the Hawaiian Band started
out and marched through the streets to
the wharf playing American patriotic airs.
An immense procession was formed and a
march was made to the executive building.
President Dole was at his beach home
when the steamer was sighted. He hur-
ried into town and reached the wharf as
the steamer tied up.
Captain sealby Gets Cup
Captain Sealby of the Coptic was pre-
sented with a silver cup by the citizens of
Honolulu for bringing the news. The pre-
sentation took place on board the deck of
the Coptic. The cup was a massive one
handsomely engraved. 1t bore the in
scription: Annexation: Presented by
citizens to Captain Inman Sealby R. N. R.,
who brought the good news to Honolulu"
The people here have decided not to have
any formal annexation celebrat ton until
the Philadelphia and Admiral Miller arrive
with the flag.
The Ohio, Para, Valencia and Indiana,