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               1184		                     HAWAIIAN   ISLANDS.

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 the Hawaiian registry with a view to eventually obtaining 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 oil 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 still pending in Senate. In addition to previous instructions you will, in cooperation with 
naval authorities, support Provisional Government in maintaining security to life and property and good order until 
action can be taken on treaty.
Foster.

Mr.   Wharton to Mr. Stevens.

No. 76.]							Department of State,
Washington, February 24, 1893.

Sir: I append a copy of a telegram sent you on 22d instant. 
I am, etc.,
William F. Wharton,
Acting Secretary.

Mr. Wharton to Mr. Stevens.

No. 77.]								Department of State,
Washington, March 2, 1893.
Sir: I transmit a letter of the President in reply to the letter of January 24, 1893, of His Excellency the President of 
the Provisional Government of the Hawaiian Islands, relating to political events, and a copy thereof. You will send 
the copy to the foreign offices and deliver the original at a time and in a manner agreeable to His Excellency.
I am, sir, etc.,
William F. Wharton,
Acting Secretary.

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