The Indianapolis Journal

Hawaiian Commissioners Recognized,

Washington, Feb. 11.—President Harrison informally received the Hawaiian commissioners and accepted their credentials as representatives of the present provisional government this afternoon. The commissioners previously called at the State Department and held a conference with Secretary Foster as to the form of a presentation. When they reached the executive mansion they were ushered into the Blue Parlor. They laid aside their coats and hats as Secretary Foster excused himself for a few minutes and went upstairs to escort the President to the Blue Room. He was evidently expecting them, for he did not keep them waiting. Secretary Foster presented each member of the commission to the President separately, and when that formality was over they presented their credentials to the President, who accepted them and referred them to the Secretary of State to be placed on file in the department. There was brief but informal reference to the Hawaiian affairs, after which the commissioners were invited to make an inspection of the State Department and conservatory. Commissioner Marsden said afterwards: "We are delighted at receiving official recognition from the President. That is what we have been anxiously waiting for since our arrival."