annexed to the United States; and it appears as if President McKinley were
willing to consider the proposal, though he has said nothing publicly to
that effect.

It is, however, fully understood that he will take no steps whatever until
after the Tariff Bill has been disposed of.

In Hawaii, they seem to be expecting that each incoming steamer will bring
a Minister from the United States, who will be authorized to conclude the
annexation treaty.

A story is told that an officer of the Hawaiian National Guard wished to
resign his commission. The President of the Hawaiian Islands, Mr. Dole,
hearing of it, urged him to remain.

The officer said he had seen enough service, and would prefer to retire
and make way for a younger man.

The President is said to have answered him:

"I shall consider it a personal favor if you will remain until after the
annexation."

"How long will that be?" asked the officer.

"It is very close at hand," was the President's reply.

This looks as if we would have great news from the Sandwich Islands ere
long.