The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-08-21

the exchange Of ratifications and the hoist
Ing Of the flag, the sovereignty of the
United States over these islands commences
and the republic of Hawaii becomes past
history.
The date and time was arranged after
several conferences had been held between
United States Minister Sewail and the Ha-
waiian government.
The delay in raising the flag has caused
much dissatisfaction in this community.
The public was led to believe that the
American flag would be raised Immediately
upon the arrival Of Admiral Miller. The
Philadelphia came in on the Sd instant.
Soon otter her arrival. 1t was given out that
the flag would not be raised at once, but
for good reasons the important event must
walt for several days. Time passed and yet
no information could be secured from Off
cial sources, SO the people commenced
guessing, and with the aid of the local
papers, fixed Tuesday, the 9th, as the day
for the ceremony. Finally the government
was prevailed upon to give out some in
formation, and it was announced that Fri
day, the 18th, would see the flag raised.
In the meantime the people became pas
sive, and It is doubtful, in the light of the
recent Developments, If the hosting Of
Old Glory will be the enthusiastic success
It was expected to be.
President Dole and his Cabinet are blamed
Tor throwing cold water on the ardor of
the citizens, but 1t Is only fair to state that
they place the responsibility with Minister
Eewall. When Admiral Miller arrived, the
Hawaiian government announced that they
wished the event to be made an impressive
and memorable one. To that end arrange
ments were made to hold proper exercises
and large chorus was arranged for. Prep
arations went on until the 8th, when del
egation of the Annexation Club called on
the executive to ascertain to what extent
the local organizations would be permit
ted to participate In the ceremonies. They
were given to understand that the hosting
Of the flag would be an entirely official
affair; that the details would be settled later
on at conference between Minister Sewall,
Admiral Miller and Minister Cooper, until
the close Of which nothing could be prom
lsed.
Minister Cooper said that the arrange
ments would be carried out were entirely of
an official nature. and that there would be
no additions to the program allowed in the
shape Of literary exercises. singing, etc.
This information did not have tendency
10 please the representatives OF the annex
alton party. and President Dole and his
Cabinet were roundly scored by the men,
bers Of the party and their newspaper or
gan. The next day 1t was given out that
the ceremony would last but fifteen min
utes, and would consist of the playing of
the Hawaiian national anthem by the band,
saluting the Hawaiian flag with twenty
one guns by the Phiadelphia's battery and
the hauling down Of the flag This would be
followed by the reading of President Nc
Kinley's proclamation and then the Stars
and Stripes would be f1oated to the breeze
and saluted.
The announcement OF the program caus-
ed a storm Of indignation to rise and II be-
came necessary for the people in power to
modify their plans and allow the public TO
take some part in the exercises. Yesterday
It was decided, after the formal ceremony,
to allow some congratulatory exercises,
including the singing of patriotic songs.
Minister 6ewall L. A. Thurston and F..
H. Hatch win all deliver addresses.
The town Is full Of rumors as to what
win happen after the flag is raised. It has
been stated in positive manner that Unit
a States Minister 6swaIl would be pro-
Planned aoting Governor ana that President
bels would step down ana out; that other