The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-06
ANNEXATION OF HAWAII.
Favorable Report TO BE Made on the
Newlands Resolution.

WASHINGTON. May J--The House
Committee on Foreign Affairs was called
I'm special session this morning by Chair
man Hit TO consider the Newlands joint
resolution for the annexation OF the Ha-
waiian Islands.
1t is understood that Chairman Hit 81
sued the call as the result OF an intt-
nation from administration sources that
favorable action upon the resolution was
desired.
After discussing the question OF annex
alton for some time. II was developed
that the sentiment OF a majority Of the
committee was decidedly favorable 10 ac-
ton along the lines Of the Newlands
resolution. Probably not more than four
Democratic votes will be cast against the
resolution.
Il was decided 10 hold another meet
ing of the committee next Tuesday and
vote upon the question OF reporting the
proposed legislation TO the House.
The Ncwlands resolution. which was Of
fered late yesterday afternoon. provides
for the confirmation of the cessi0n by
the Hawaiian republic Of all rights or
sovereignty over the islands and their
dependencies and of cession and transfer
10 the United States OF an public proper
~ and all IT'S rights and appurtenances
assumes the Hawaiian public debt 10
not exceeding 100000 prohibits further
immigration Of Chinese and appoints five
commissioners. at least two Of whom
shall be residents of Hawaii. 90 recon-
mend necessary legislation The resolu-
ton declares the islands and their de-
Tendencies thereby annexed as part OF
the territory Of the United States and
subject 10 the sovereign dominion there
Of"
Special laws are TO be enacted by Com
gress for the management and disposition
Of public lands and ali revenues or pro-
ceeds thercfrOm. except lands used or oe-
cupiod for civil. military or naval purposes
of the United States or local government
use. are 20 be used solely for the nenehl
Of Hawaiian inhabitants for educatlonal
or other purposes. Pending congressional
provision for government Of the Islands
the present government officers of Ha-
fail are 10 continue under the direction OF
the President of the United states SUBJ
iect to removal by him. Existing Ha-
wailan treaties with other countries are
10 Immediately cease. being replaced Toy
those between the United States and for
eign nations. Municipal legislation Of the
islands, unless enacted for the fulfllment
of the treaties eXtinguished or contrary
10 our Constitution. remain in force until
otherwise determined. Pending leeisla-
isting customs relations of the islands
remain unchanged. The assumption of
the public debt lawfully existing az the
date of the exchange Of the passage of
the resolution includes amounts due Co
depositOrs i'm the Hawaiian postal savings
bank. the Hawaiian government. how
ever. continuing 90 pay the interest on the
debt while the existing government and
it's commercial relations are continued.
The Chinese exclusion paragraph prohin-
fits the admission Of Chinese into tho
United States from Hawaii TO carry out
the resolution 100000 is to be appropriated.
Representative William Alden Smith. of
Michigan. vigorously presented "a number
or substantial reasons for prompt action
by this government. char3cterizing the
past policy of our government regarding
island ownership I'm the West Indies and
I'm the Pacific near the isthmus ass short
sighted and unWise." He claimed that 10
is due TO the American people 10 take im-
mediate action. and he advocated
prompt favorable report.
Representative Clark. Of Missouri sug-
gested that there were many difficulties
involved In the annexation of the island.
and he deprecated what ne asserted was
a departure from the historical position
regarding territorial ownership outside
the continent now occupied by the Amer
lean people
Representative Newlands. the author of
the bill. urged many advantages 10 be
gained by ownership Of the ISLANDS I'M the
Pacific growing out of the present diff
culues I'm the Philippines
Representative Picrscn. Of North Caro-
lima, Representative Berry. of Arkansas.
Representative Adams of Pennsylvania.
Representative Howard. of Georgia. and
Representative DnsmOre of Arkansas
took the principal part in the discussion.
il is understood that f. there should be
q report from the committee in favor Of
anneXing Hawaii the Speaker will not in-
terpOse any objection.