, 1898-08-23
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|gress annexing the Hawaiian islands to
the United States.
President Dole answered, aoiinSwl-
edging the making of a treaty of poll
|tical union and formally yielded to
Minister Sewau, as the representative
of the government Of the United States
the sovereignty and public property Of
the Hawaiian islands.
Mr.. Sewall replied:
"Mr. President In the name of the
United States, l accept the transfer of
1.-THE sovereignty and property of the
government. The admiral
commanding the United States naval
forces in these waters will proceed to
perform the duty entrusted to him."
The Hawaiian band played Hawaii
Ponoi," the national anthem. Colonel
Fisher gave the order to the National
Guard battery, stationed on the exc
cutive grounds, in command of Lieu
tenant Ludwig, to fire the national
salute of twenty-one guns, which was
also repeated by the Philadelphia. AS
the echo of the last gun ~reverbrated in
the hills a bugle sounded and the ma
tional ensign of Hawaii came slowly
down until it reached the ground, never
to go up again.
There was a short pause, then the
admiral nodded slightly to Lieutenant
Winterhalter, who gave the order, Col
|ors, roll off," The flagship band struck
up the we'll known strains Of the Star
lSpangled Banner" and as the stars and
stripes slowly assembled there was
breathless suspense. But As it reached
the top cheers broke forth from the
|crowds below and salutes Of twenty-one
guns were again fired by the Hawaiian
battery and the Philadelphia.
"A few minutes after the hosting of
THE Off cial flag others were raised from
the side towers and from the military
headquarters.
Minister Sewall then read the proc
llamation stating that President Nc
Kinley directs hat the civil, judicial
and military powers of the government
shall continue to be exercised by the
Officers OF the republic of Hawaii. All
such officers will be required to take
an oath of allegiance to the United
States and renew their bonds to the
limited States government.
The powers of the minister of foreign
AFFAIRS will cease. SO far as they relate
to the diplomatic intercourse between
Hawaii and foreign nations.
The municipal legislation of Hawaii,
land the existing customs regulations
Twill practically remain in force until
1.-THE Congress OF the United States shall
|otherwise determine.
Following the reading Of the proc
|iamation Minister Sewall made an adj
dress congratulating the residents OF
Hawaii upon the accomplishment OF
annexation.
AT the conclusion Of the ceremonies
the national guard was marched to the
parade grounds, where Minister Cooper
administered the oath of allegiance to
Colonel Fisher. The colonel then ad-
ministered it to his officers and the
captains to the men. The regiment
then escorted the naval battalion to
their boats and returned to the drill
shed to sign the rolls.
A ball at the executive building, at
which 1000 guests were present, was
the elimination Of the festivities which
followed the cermony Of the flag rails
ing.
The steam schooner Charles Nelson
ARRIVED on the 18th inst. with five COM
panies of New York volunteers under
Major Chase and part Of the Third bat
TALON, Second regiment OF volunteers
from Utah. Colonel Barber welcomed
the New Workers. and they went into
camp a Kapiolani park, where they
will probably remain until the location
LOT permanent barracks is decided upon.
Colonel Barber has received instruc-
|tions to enlist in Honolulu a battalion
of infantry not to exceed 400 men, to
be mustered into the regular service Of
1.-The United States.
Attorney General Smith has resigned
This office. Harold M. Sewall is now
acting as special agent of the United
States government. Consul General
Haywood Is still DIN charge of the
United States consulate.
AMERICAN WARSHIPS.