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188 HAWAIIAN ISLANDS. remain unpaid until the legislature appropriates the money according to law. The Queen persists in refusing to appoint a cabinet in conformity with the wishes of the majority, and it is possible that her obstinacy may precipitate a crisis. Very respectfully, G. C. WILTSE, Captain, U. S. Navy, Commanding U.S.S. Boston. Capt. Wiltse to the Secretary of the Navy. U.S.S. BOSTON (SECOND RATE), Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands, November 9, 1892. The SECRETARY OF THE NAVY, Navy Department, Washington, D. C.: SIR : I have the honor to report that the danger of a political crisis in the Hawaiian Kingdom seems to have passed. The Queen has appointed a cabinet, after much pressure had been brought to bear, that is strong financially and favorable to American interests. The new ministry will probably be supported by the legis- lature, although much opposition has been aroused among the native members because they are not represented. It is doubtful, however, if the natives can secure enough votes to vote the cabinet out, though they would do so if possible. I am informed, from reliable sources, that the Queen had been strongly advised to dissolve the legislature and order a new election, which would have been unconstitutional, and which would probably have caused a revolution; but she was deterred by the presence of United States vessels of war. I inclose paper containing editorials on the situation. Very respectfully, G. C. WILTSE, Captain, Commanding U. S. S. Boston. Mr. Stevens to Mr. Foster. [Confidential.] No. 74.] UNITED STATES LEGATION, Honolulu, November 20, 1892. SIR: Fidelity to the trust imposed on me by the President, the De- partment of State, and the Senate, requires that I should make a care- ful and full statement of the financial, agricultural, social, and political condition of these islands. An intelligent and impartial examination of the facts can hardly fail to lead to the conclusion that the relations and policy of the United States toward Hawaii will soon demand some change, if not the adoption of decisive measures, with the aim to secure American interests and future supremacy by encouraging Hawaiian development and aiding to promote responsible government in these islands. It is unnecessary for me to allude to the deep in- terest and the settled policy of the United States Government in re-