Relations with Hawaii: Speech of Hon. Cushman K. Davis, of Minnesota, in the Senate of the United States, Wednesday and Thursday, January 10 and 11, 18941894 - 48 páginas |
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Página 45 - Upon the facts developed it seemed to me the only honorable course for our Government to pursue was to undo the wrong that had been done by those representing us and to restore as far as practicable the status existing at the time of our forcible intervention. With a view of accomplishing this result within the constitutional limits of executive power, and recognizing all our obligations and responsibilities growing out of any changed conditions brought about by our unjustifiable interference, our...
Página 41 - Officer correspond in regard to the public affairs of any foreign government with any private person, newspaper, or other periodical, or otherwise than with the proper officers of the United States...
Página 26 - No. 125 of the 1st ultimo, and in reply he was instructed on the 18th ultimo that citizens of the United States who take the oath of fealty prescribed by the new constitution of Hawaii remain citizens of the United States, and are entitled to be regarded and treated as such by our consular and diplomatic officers. That such a result is contemplated by the Hawaiian Government appears evident from the last sentence of the oath, which reads: Not hero by renouncing, but expressly reserving all allegiance...
Página 26 - ... do the circumstances manifest any intention on his part to expatriate himself. " It may, however, at some future time, become a question for judicial investigation in his case. " The doctrine of the executive branch of the Government on this subject is thus expressed by the Attorney-General : " ' To constitute expatriation there must be an actual removal, followed by foreign residence^ accompanied by authentic renunciation of pre-existing citizenship
Página 20 - The President has stated that it is the duty of the United States to see that the Spanish-American Republics "behaved with decency in industrial and political matters and paid their obligations.
Página 19 - Thurston stated to Mr. Stevens the proposition that was under consideration, of establishing a provisional government, and in case those steps were taken, he asked Mr. Stevens what his attitude would be, and Mr. Stevens had told him whatever government was established, and was actually in possession of the Government building, the executive departments, and archives, and in possession of the city, that was a de facto government, and claiming itself as a government, would necessarily have to be recognized.
Página 14 - PRINCES, NOBLES AND REPRESENTATIVES : I have listened to the thousands of voices of my people that have come to me, and I am prepared to grant their request. The present constitution is full of defects, as the Chief Justice here will testify, as questions regarding it have so often come before him for settlement. It is so faulty that I think a new one should be granted. I have prepared one, in which the rights of all have been regarded — a, constitution suited to the wishes of the people. I was...
Página 21 - Whilst we abstain from interference with the domestic aff-airs of Hawaii, in accordance with the policy and practice of this Government, yet obstruction to the channels of legitimate commerce under existing treaty must not be allowed, and American citizens in Hawaii must be protected in their persons and property by the representatives of their country's law and power, and no internal discord must be suffered to impair them. Your own aid and counsel, as well as the assistance of the officers of our...
Página 14 - I have prepared one, in which the rights of all have been regarded — a constitution suited to the wishes of the people. I was ready and expected to proclaim the new constitution to-day, as a suitable occasion for it, and thus satisfy the wishes of my dear people. But, with deep regret, I say that I have met with obstacles that prevent it. Return to your homes peaceably and quietly and continue to look towards me, and I will look towards you.
Página 36 - GREAT AND GOOD FRIEND, — I have made choice of James H. Blount, one of our distinguished citizens, as my special Commissioner to visit the Hawaiian Islands, and make report to me concerning the present status of affairs in that country. He is...