New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-22
ANNEXATION DAY IN HAWAII
STARS AND STRIPES RAISED OVER THE
ISLANDS on AUGUST 12-CAUSE
OF THE DELAY
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H.-The Hawaiian authorities have chosen FRI
day. August II. and noon as the day and tho
hour for raising the Stars and Stripes over the
Government Building In Honolulu Friday was
not originally the day set for the fag-raising
Minister Sewall and Admiral Miller preferred
Tuesday. the Orb. for several reasons and the
selection OF that day was announced whcreupon
the Hawaiian officials protested because the
DAY had been set and announced without con-
sulting them. Consequently there was another
postponement. At the last moment the entire
programme for Annexation Day was changed.
when annexation was first announced the An
nexation Club met and appointed a committee
TO look after the clubs part In the celebration.
Inc committee conferred with committee an.
pointed by the Government and quite an elab-
crate programme was agreed upon Among
other things was n chorus. which Immediately
began to practice American and Hawaiian an
mems. President Dole himself selected some
OF the songs. But after these arrangements
had been completed the American union party.
which Is the Annexation Club. indorsed Mr.
Sewall Its candidate for Governor
Then President Dole took his revenge. He an.
nounced that the programme arranged by the
Annexation Club should not take place in tho
palace grounds on Tuesday afternoon the club
held Indignation meeting to determine
whether not 1t would hold an independent
celebration.
Finally there compromise and the day
get for the celebration. but President Dole
made few concessions regarding the programme
arranged by the Annexation Club
Political appointments absorbing Homo
lulu. 1t is stated on the best authority that
none OF the officials at present serving the Ha-
waan Republic will be disturbed II Is said
that no change will be made until Congress
meets and formulates some organic law for tho
new territory. Until that time there will be
no change in Hawaiian laws except where they
plainly conflict with the American Constitution.
The officials will serve on unless through resg-
nation vacancy is left. which President Nc
Kinley must fill.
Minister Cooper Of the Department Of Foreign
A,soirs will longer have any foreign affairs
to administer. but as public education and
other duties are his. he will virtually be presi-
dent Of the Board Of Education. In the same
way The Minister 81 the Interior will virtually
be the County Clerk, presiding over licenses
and the like.
SANFORD p. Dole VIII retain his place as chief
executive officer. The place OF Minister Sewall
is not clearly defined. He says that he will re-
main as Intermediary between the Government
here and the United States Government. He
| will have no diplomatic duties and will be
| rameless. though his friends like to say that he
will be a sort OF acting Governor. At least he
| viii be the personal representative OF the Presi-
! dent OF the United States.
! Immediately after the flag is raised Mr..
! Sewali will administer the oath OF allegiance to
! Chief Justice Judd. and the Chief Justice will
| administer il 20 all the other officials
In the evening in the Executive Building Mr.
and Mrs. Sewall and Mr. and Mrs Dole will hold
public reception representing the United
! States and Hawaiian governments respectively.
At 400 O'Clock in the afternoon OF flag rails
| Ing day a christening will take place at the
| American Legation. The infant son OF Mr. and
| Mrs sewall VIII be chrstened by Chaplain
| Thompson Of the Mohican. Admiral Miller will
be godfather Of the little lad. and Miss jessie
| Newlands niece OF Congressman Newlands, Of
| California. will be godmother The child is TO
be christened Arthur In honor OF his grand
| father who was candidate for Vice President
with William J. Bryan.
The Hawaiian Government has signed check
for $4,000 which settles Japan's claims against
the Government.
| Two patriotic Hawaiian societies have pro-
tested against the annexation. and the former
Queen will protest. But that will not prevent
the flag going up tomorrow.