The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1900-06-14
ALOHA To
REPUBLIC
Hawaii Now a Territory
OF United States.
CLOSING UP ITS AFFAIRS
Executive Council Meets--Transacts
Routine Matters and Adiourns
Sine Die.


midnight last night it's existence as a
distinct entity terminated and 1t was
merged into and became an integral
part OF the United States OF America,
governed by the same laws and permit
ted the same privileges as any other
portion Of that great nation.
For nearly two years, ever aimee the
joint resolution Of the houses II con-
gress annexing the Islands to the
United States was passed, Hawaii has
been nominally portion of the States.
but she occupied an anomalous posi-
ton. She was of them but not in them.
She was no longer an independent
state, nor was she in the fullest sense
American territory. She retained her
own officers. administered Justice as
she had in the past and was in nearly
all respects the same self sufficient na-
ton that she had been save that she
was ready and willing to become in
reality a portion of the United States
as soon as they were ready to take
charge of her affairs
That condition of affairs ended last
night at midnight when the Republic
OF Hawaii passed out Of existence and
the Territory OF Hawaii sprang into be-
ing, full fledged and strong and ready
to take up her portion Of the burdens
of life, as Minerva sprang fully armed
and panoPlied from the head Of Jove
The affairs of the dying Republic
were formally closed up at meeting
of the Executive Council yesterday in
President Dole's Office, It was a quiet
meeting, and devoted largely to routine
Ioc OF 10
affairs which needed to receive atten-
ton before the Exec tive Council
should cease to exist as a body
President Dole was in the chair and
there were present as well Ministers
Mott-Smith, Young, Damon and Coop
er. Mr.. Damon as Minister Of Finance
submitted report of his reply to the
communication from Captain Merry
with reference to the collision of the
Transport Sherman with the United
States Naval wharf.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Mott
Smith submitted his report to the Pres
ident covering the biennial period end
ing Dec. 31st, 1S99 and the supple
mentary report for the period ending
June 18th, 1900. 1t was voted that they
be printed.
Mr.. Mott-Smith stated that he had
received communication from Col
lector-General of Customs Stackable
enclosing letter from the Chinese In
spector, j. K. Brown, informing him
that nineteen Chinese had arrived by
the steamship Doric. These Chinese
hold return certificates bearing the wise
and seal of the Hawaiian consul at
Hongkong and for which a fee of So
had been imposed. The imposition of
the fee was probably caused Mr. Mott
Smith said, on account of the Temporal
ry absence of the Hawaiian consul-gen-
eral from Hongkong
A claim by F. Wundenberg was pre-
sented by Mr. Mott-Smith for the sum
of $140.50 for rifles and ammunition
purporting to have been given by him
to w. D. Tilden which were not return
ed and for which he had never been
paid. 1t was voted that the matter be
referred to the legislature with the
recommendation that the claim be paid.
Minister of Finance Damon reported a
balance on June 18th as follows: Cur
rent, 1892. .561.06; Loan, s51,S97.47.
Mr.. Mott-Smith reported that he had
written to Secretary of State HAY that
pursuant to his suggestion contained
in his letter to President Dole with re-
lation to Acts 2, 8 and of the Council
OF State. that the Council of State had
been called ard the amendment made
that he suggested.
The bills of Goo Kim and Wong Ewai
We're voted to be referred the the legis-
iature at its next meeting.
This concluded the work of the meet
ing and without any further formalit'os
Re Executive Council adjourned sine
die.
Din At Mldnigh
The passing of the Republic of Ha-
wall was attended by very little excite
ment During the evening there were
many luaus in private houses. Sharp
as the hour of midnight struck whistles
from harbor boats and the big fellow
mat bellows out the news of the ar
rival of the steamers from the electric
light station began their hoarsa chorus
and a crowd of enthusiasts win can
non made the echoes ring at brief inter-
NdlS. On the streets there were a few
late reyelerS who cheered Justify the
birth of the Territory. The din of whis-
tie and of cannon lasted out a few mo-
ments and then the town resumed its
midnight somnolence, taking the birth
or the territory rather sedate on the
whole, and reserving it's energies for
the big celebration today.
Collector of the Port Stac kable spread
a feast for the Customs ern ployes in the
office of the Custom House. Speeches
were made and congratulations receiy-
ed me force remained till midnight TO
receive any vessels that might arrive.