The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-21
BEFORE RAISING OLD GLORY.
FORECAST OF THE CEREMONIES IN
HAWAII ON AUG. IL.

ArdOr Somewhat Dnmpened by the
Announcement That 1t WOuId BE
simply an Official Affair - POST
pOnement of the Event Had Caused
some Dissatisfaction - President
Dole ard His Cabinet BIamed-Ha-
yvaiinn Political Society Files n
Protest Against the Annexation.
Honolulu Was Full of RumOrs or
what would Happen When the
Flag Was Raised.
San Francisco, Aug. 2O.-The steamer
Glenfarg to-day brought the following ad-
vices:
Honolulu, Aug. u.-To-morrow will be
an eventful day in the history Of Hawaii.
At fifteen minutes before noon the formal
ratification between the governments of
the United States and Hawaii. by which
the Newlands annexation reso-
luton will be made operative.
win take place. With the eX-
change of Publications and the hosting
of the flag the sovereignty of the United
States over these islands commences.
The date and time were arranged after
several conferences had been held be-
tween the United States Minister Sewall
and the Hawaiian government.
The delay in raising the flag caused
much dissatisfaction in this community.
The public was led to believe that the
American flag would be, raised immedi-
ately on the arrival of Admiral Miller.
"The Philadelphia came on the 23rd ul-
timo Soon after her arrived it was given
out that the flag would not be raised at
once, but for good reasons the important
event must wait several days.
Finally the government announced
that Friday, the 18th, would see the flag
raised. In the meantime the people be-.
came passive as it is doubtful in the light
of recent developments if the hosting of
Old Glory would be the enthusiastic event
it was expected to be.
President Dole and his cabinet are
blamed for throwing cold water on the ar
dor of the citizens, but 1t is only fair
to state that they place the responsibility
with Mr.. Sewal
when Admiral Miller arrived,
the Hawaiian government an
nounced that they wished the
event to be made an impressive and
memorable one To that end arrange
ments were made to have proper exercises.
Preparations went on until the Sth, when
a delegation of the Annexation Club called
on the executive to ascertain to what ex-
tent the local organizations would be per-
mitted 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 a conference between
Minister Sewall, Admiral Miller and Min
lister Cooper, until the close of which moth
ing could be promised.
THE next day it was given out that the
ceremony would last but fifteen minutes
and would consist of the playing OF the
Hawaiian national anthem by the band,
saluting the Hawaiian flag with twenty
one guns by the Philadelphia battery, and
the hauling down of the flag. This would
be followed by the reading of President
McKinley's proclamation, and then the
Stars and Stripes would be fioated to the
breeze and saluted
The announcement of the programme
caused much indignation and 1t became
necessary to modify 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 patri-
otto songs.
Minister Thurston, sewan and Mr..
AatCh VIII deliver addresses.
THE town Is full of rumors as to what
Will happen after the flag is raised II
has been stated in a positive manner that
United States Minister Sewan would be
proclaimed acting governor and President
Dole would step down and out On the
contrary, President Dole will, In all prob
ability, remain at the head of affairs as
chief executive until Congress provides for
his successor. The only change will be
the retirement Of Fl. o. Cooper, the min
lister of foreign affairs However he viii
be retained at the head of the educational
department, and will not be retired to pri-
vate life
Ministers s. NJ Damon and James A.
King will remain at the finance and in
terror offices respectively.
% Minister Sewall win remain in Homo
lulu as an attache of the state depart
ment, as the Hawaiian government has
given up the legation at Washington
Attorney General Smith will remain in
office until after the commission has franz
ed laws for the future government OF
Hawaii
THE government has given notice that
all employees must appear tomorrow ar
ternoon and take the oath of allegiance
to the United States
THE Hawaiian Political Society fled a
protest against annexation on the 9Th. The
protest says. I'm part:
Whereas, the Senate and House of
Representatives of the United States have
passed joint resolution for the annexa-
ton of the Hawaiian Islands, and such
Joint resolution has not been passed upon
by the people of Hawaii nor by their
representatives in legislature assembled;
and,
Whereas, by memorial, the people Of
Hawaii have protested against the con-
summation of any invasion of their DO
ltical rights and have frequently appeal
ed to the President, Congress and the
people of the United States to refrain from
further participation in the wrongful an
neXaton of Hawaii; and,
Whereas, the declaration of American
| independence expresses that governments
derive the just power from the consent of
the governed. be it. therefore.
Resolved, That as the representatives
of large body Of native Hawaiians we
solemnly protest against annexation in
the manner proposed and without refer
ence to or obtaining the consent of the
people of the Hawaiian Islands"