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116 LILIUVOKALANI AND THE REVOLUTION. force, and accompanied by threats of violence and blood- shed from those with whom she was acting, attempted to proclaim a new constitution, and while prevented for the time from accomplishing her object, declared publicly that she would only defer her action. “This conduct and action were upon an occasion and under circumstances which have created general alarm and terror. “We are unable to protect ourselves without aid, and therefore pray for the protection of the United States forces.” Minister Stevens addressed a written request to Cap- tain Gilbert C. Wiltse of the “Boston,” and commander ot the American naval force, as follows: “In view of the existing critical circumstances in Hon- olulu, indicating an inadequate legal force, I request you to land marines and sailors from the ship under your command for the protection of the United States lega- tion and the United States consulate, and to secure the safety of American life and property.” — - — Captain Wiltse ordered a detachment of marines to land, under the command of Lieut. Com. Swinburne, to whom he gave these instructions: “You will take command of the battalion and land in Honolulu for the purpose of protecting our legation, and the lives.and property of American citizens, and to assist in the preservation of public order. Great prudence must be exercised by both officers and men, and no action taken that is not fully warranted by the condition of af- fairs, and by the conduct of those who may be inimical Eomicbooks.co