The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-26
FRIDAY. AUGUST %. 1893.
. SCRAP OF HISTORY.

We are told by a Honolulu corresron-
dent under date OF August 10th that the
ceremony OF raising the American nag
over the Hawaiian Islands was not an
occasion Of great hiiarity as we had been
led to suppose that it would be
The sight was most impressive says
no not because Of the size OF the
crowd. because It was not large not
FOR tumult for there was little noise not
for length Of ceremonial for the exer-
c,sos were as simple as they should be
when one republic absorbs another but
because one nationality was snuited out
like a spent candle. and another was set
In it's place II was but another roll or
the Juggernaut car in which the lordly
Anglo Saxon rides 10 his dream OF uni
vorsal empires. II was not as Joyous
an occasion as far of America may
imagine When ~ was over. women who
wore the American emblem wiped their
eyes. and men who have been strong
for annexation said. with a throb in the
throat How sad II was"
One would infer from the above that
this story was written by the correspond
ent Of some paper In the United States
that had been opposed TO the annexation
OF these islands. Not So. We have
copied from the columns of the New
York Sun. which has been the most
rampant Of all rampant advocates Of
annexation. Annexationists had tried
10 make It appear that the Hawaiians
were enthusiastic for annexation, but
those who knew the facts did not be-
neve II. and we are well prepared TO hear
that the ceremony by which that little
nation was "snuGed out" was full of sad
ness and sorrow.
How could Il be otherwise? The whole
movement from beginning TO end by
which the lawful government was over
thrown and the Dole Republic set up is
a story of coercion and criminal OPP
preston And the worst of all is that
the United states government IS party
10 the crime.
At the risk Of being tedious let us
briefly review the facts Soon after the
inauguration of President Harrison IN
1850. John l.. Stevens. an old friend and
neighbor OF Secretary Blaine. was sent 60
Honolulu as United States minister.
As soon as he arrived he began TO write
10 the Secretary OF the strong American
feeling prevailing at Honolulu and In
subsequent letters attempted TO show TO
Mr.. Blaine that American civilization
should prevail there"
on March 5. 1892. Mr Stevens wrote
letter TO Mr. Blaine in which he forecast
ed the main events Of the revolution
which occurred ten months later He
asked certain questions as 20 how he
should proceed IN case there should be
a revolution. and in case this or that
thing should be done. which was after
wards done, showing oonclusively that
Mr.. stevens had been IN conference with
the revolutionists. and that he had their
confidence
On June a. 1893. the Queen OF the ISL
ands promulgated the new constitution.
and on that day at meeting OF the re-
volutionists q committee Of safety was
formed. and conspiracy for the imme-
date dethronement Of the Queen took
definite shape and began active opera
lions.
Mr. stevens was waited upon 10 know
what course ne would pursue In case
protectoraic should be sought from the
United States Steamship Boston. HIS
reply 10 the revolutionists was that the
United states troops on board that ship
would be ready 10 land az any moment 20
prevent the destruction of American life
and property. and that whatever gov
eminent was established and was ac-
tually in possession Of the government
building. the executive departments and
archives aud IN possession Of the city,
that was a de facto government pro-
claiming itself as government and
would necessarily have 10 be recognized"
Soon after this large force OF Ameri-
can soldiers were landed on the island.
not az the request Of the lawful govern
msnt. representing $4,000 in popula-
ton. but at hs request Of commit.
tee Of rebels. representing 1000 American
residents
Ts make . long story short eur troops