Capt. Wiltse to the Secretary of the Navy.
Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands, October 20, 1892.
The Secretary of the
Navy,
Navy Department, Washington, D.
C.:
Sir: I have the honor to report that, since my last letter, on Monday, October 17, a want of confidence resolution was unexpectedly introduced and passed by a vote of 31 to 15, forcing the ministry to resign.
The political situation is still unsettled.
It is thought that the names of the new cabinet will be sent to the legislature by Monday next, October 24. If the new ministry is acceptable to the majority, legislation will be resumed and affairs become more settled. If, however, the Queen persists in consulting only her own inclination, regardless of the wishes of the opposition, which is a large majority, it is difficult to predict what will be the outcome.
I inclose a paper giving an account of the proceedings, etc., when the want of confidence resolution was introduced.
Very respectfully,
Captain, Commanding.