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408 HAWAIIAN ISLANDS. Mr. Wharton to Mr. Stevens. No. 74.] DEPARTMENT OF STATE, Washington, February 17, 1893. SIR: I append for your information copy of an instruction to the consul-general at Honolulu, of this date, directing him to report fully as to the shipping under Hawaiian registry on the 17th day of January, 1893, and any transfers of vessels to the Hawaiian flag which may have been or may be effected since that date. You will kindly lend Mr. Severance your counsel and aid in preparing the indicated report. I suggest, moreover, for your confidential guidance, that it may be well for you to make such friendly and discreet intimation to the pres- ent Government as may discourage the placing of foreign shipping under its flag at this juncture. I am, etc., WILLIAM F. WHARTON, Acting Secretary. [Inclosure In No. 74.] Mr. Wharton to Mr. Severance. No. 74.] DEPARTMENT OF STATE, Washington, February 17, 1893. SIR: I have to request that you will prepare, at as early a day as may be possible! and forward to the Department, a table showing all vessels, bona fide, under Hawaiian registry on the 17th of January last, giving names, character, tonnage, horse-power, if steamers, where, and when built, and how owned at that date, whether by Hawaiian citizens or foreigners. You will also be expected to report what vessels, if any, have been or may be transferred from, foreign registry to the Hawaiian, flag since the 17th of January, giving the same particulars. It is said, but with what positive foundation is not here known, that a movement is on foot to place a number of foreign vessels under Hawaiian registry, with a view to eventually obtain the benefits of United States registry. Your inquiries, which should be discreet, and your report should aim to throw light on this subject. The minister has been informed of this instruction, and you may confer with him on the subject. I am, etc. WILLIAM F. WHARTON, Acting Secretary. Mr. Foster to Mr. Stevens. [Telegram.] DEPARTMENT OF STATE, Washington, February 22, 1893. The treaty of annexation is still pending in the Senate. Confirming previous instructions, you are directed, in cooperation with the naval authorities, to support the Provisional Government in the maintenance of security to life and property and good order, until action shall be had upon the treaty. FOSTER.