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.

Return to Top