Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 19, Number 88, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 12 July 1898 — HAWAIIAN COMMISSION. [ARTICLE]

HAWAIIAN COMMISSION.

The President Selects Senators Cullom anil Morgan, Representative Hitt and President Dole. Washington, July 9. —It is probable that President McKinley will announce to-day the names of the Hawaiian commissioners whom he is to nominate under the provisions of the resolutions annexing the Hawaiian islands. Unofficially it is understood that four of the five commissioners will be Senator Cullom, of Illinois; Senator Morgan, of Alabama; Representative Hitt, of Illinois, and President Dole, of the present Hawaiian republic. The fifth member of the commission, it is reliably understood, will be a prominent member of the Hawaiian judiciary. The commission as above indicated is regarded as-a particularly strong body of men,- well equipped to undertake the great task before them. Both Senators Cullom and Morgan are members of the senate committee on foreign relations gnd both have been intimately identified with the negotiations looking to the annexation of the Hawaiian islands. Mr. Hitt is chairman of the house committee on foreign affairs. His position in the house and his experience in the diplomatic service will render his services on the commission of great value.