No. 5.
Mr. Willis to Mr. Gresham.
Honolulu, H. I. , November 2, 1894. (Received November 19.)
Sir: The election on the 29th ultimo for senators and representatives resulted in this island (Oahu) favorably to the candidates of the American Union party, the only independent candidate having been defeated by a majority of 4 votes. Full returns from the other islands are not yet in, but will probably show the same result. There was no disturbance and no excitement.
The Japanese steamer Nanshau arrived this week, bringing 900 Japanese immigrants, nearly all of whom are young men who will go under contract to the sugar plantations.
Mr. Saburo Fujii, the diplomatic agent and consul-general of Japan, has been recalled. He will depart on the 13th instant, leaving the consulate general in charge of the secretary.
Copies of the correspondence in regard to the proposed cable have been handed to me for personal inspection, with the statement that the matter will be officially presented upon the return of President Dole, which will be on next Saturday.
Great Britain has extended recognition to this Government, as have also France, Japan, Switzerland, Mexico, Russia, and Guatemala.
With assurance, etc.,