The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-04-13

last night TO receive the honorable Luther Severance
umed s'ales commissioner, and family. who have re-
csn'y arrived IN this Kingdom He was presented by the
Minister OF Foreign Relations After the inroduciion
MT severance addressed his Majesty as follows:
ADDRESS TO THE KING
have had the honor OF presenting 10 your Majesty
ersaennals from The President Of the United States Of
america as commissioner at these Islands The dis
hngushed man BY whom was thus honered is no Ion.
ge. among ine living Cut of in the midst Of his useful
desire that the friendly relations might be preserved
WIN your government and that, maintaining your inde-
Psndsnce' your people may be prosperous and happy.
high character OF the present Chief and that
his selected advisers, give me full assurance that
they, IN common with the American people, have the
ssms .renaly regard ior Yen and your subjects They
ana IN great measure through the agency OF mission.
aries ot the Cross, emerge from that state Of babarism
and attain degree Of civilization which with us OF Eu
tures. VT ~ ~
Though will be my especial duty TO look after the
interests OF the United States in these Islands, shall es.
eem myself fortunate II can contribute in any degree to
the permanent independence OF yosr government and the
vigorous prosperity OF your people.
From your limited domains and more limited numbers.
your Islands being accessible all sides the fleets and
armes OF all the world, your strength as you are well
must e not 80 much IN your arms as in the moral
power wnich Is obtained by wise policy and strict
gad ior Justce-a power TO command the sympahes OF
the civilized word--a power every day growing more
IKE natons, and trust destined TO be enduring
and more controlling than the passion for conquest which
has SO long and often drenched the teemng earth with
the blood OF her children.
he occupation OF the Pacific coast OF the American
continent by our republic will necessarily induce more
intimate connexion with your Islands, and commercial
exchangc OF productions, which il is hotel may be ben
eucia 70 DOlh lhis has been contemplated in The late
treaty negotiated at Washington, and which am glad 10
hear has been ratified by you In my intercourse with
Your government shall endeavor TO observe he letter
- ni HIATT fxy
TIME to adopt any sucge slions and make any ne
arrangements which may be acceptable the
OF the United Stacs and advantageous 10 both counlries
nol however seeking any advantage other nations
Than such as may result IRON free, far and open COM
petition in the world wide field OF CONNIE cia enterprise
50 lar as this enterprise and intercourse may conceSh
your Islands, II IS my hope that your people may
participate largely in their benefits, and the ,ime
by Judicious legislation, avoid much possible the
evils which are liable TO flow iheIci1om. In doing this,
you will command the sympathy Of good men every
where, and deserve the aid oi all who may
visit your shores.
Your recent change Of policy in allowing foreign resi-
dents 10 OBTAIN titles to lands regarded with much
isiachon by many friends Of your government and as
gratifying evidence tha. you imbbe the progressive spirit
OF the age, and comprehend the effect The change
have in developing the and increasing the pro-
duciive industry OF these Islands
The policy OF prohibiting any but subjects from hold
ing real estate much older than the written history of
Polynesia II has long prevailed in Europe, having lis
orgn IN tunes when foreigner and enemy regarded
as almost synony mou, eIms The exclusion there has
not been confined to foreigners but extended also
uve-born subjects OF religious faith obnoxious to the
ruling powers As 10 foreigners has existed some
OF the States oil the American Union but both coni
nenis is giving way to more liberal legislation Nowhere
has ihe change operated inluIiously and with proper
precautions against Individual monopoly OF large tracts,
which know no, but you have already taken, cannot
faIl to be beneficial here, bringing hber enerprising
men, who, by Their Improvement oil your vacant
lands, will lind their interest, the Independence and
prosperity of your Kingdom Unidentified with yours and
that OF your people.
To which address his Majesty pleased to reply as
follows:
(Trans.honl
Mr. Severance, am glad TO see you and your family
IN my Kingdom, and am graiihed with the assurances,
ment and citizens of the United States in its civilization
and prosperity believe them TO be quite sincere They
have always viewed with great indulgence the acts OF my
government, making allowance Tor the difficulties OF my
position, and not expecting perfection which States
older and more civilized have not even now attained
My past experience therefore, authorizes me to expect
nothing but good from the United States end 10 count
upon them, under all circumstances. one OF my best
friends.
take this opportunity to depore the death, and 10
expfess my profound respect Tor the memory OF the late
President Of the United States who accredited you my
government, and desire you TO the present Pres
dent that nothing on my part shall be wanting, 90 lar as
odhee.
In regard TO the missionaries from the Une1 States
who arrived in my Islands in $780, and those who have
come afterwards, expressed my opinion TO the United
States consul concerning them the 2sh Of October,
1899. The further experience OF every year has con.
hrmed me in that opinion
thank you for your offer TO contribute 10 the perma
independence OF my government and II necessity
should from the subveye attempts OF reckless and
lawless advenlurers, (of which several warnings have
been given TO my government shall coun, upon you
and your government. and upon other friendly govern
menis. for what support may be required Having neither
fleets nor armies my government unless so supported,
must yield 10 force ii the civilized nations OF the world
respecting my rights and their own neresis present and
proe pectve, should not concur IN preventing IT'S aPpca
ton to my peaceful and unress,ing Kingdom
The extension Of the United States government 10 VI
egon and California. the colonization of Vancouvers
island the growing wants Of Stka and kamtsehaika the
increased intercourse with Hong Kong, Manila Sydney
Aucklan Valparaiso. Callao Papee, and Van Dienans
Land the prospects OF the establishment OF trans
Pacific line of steamers, all warrant the belief that my
Islands are destined TO become rapidly OF great CONNER
caI and political importance.
II has been my endeavor to conform my policy and my
laws to the lights and wants OF the age Fcregners are
allowed 10 hold land in foe simple, and thus industry
is encouraged by all the means in my power.
bid you and your family very sincere and cordial
welcome 10 my Kingdom
Mr. Severance then addressed his Majesty, and pre-
sented him letter, written in kamschatka in 1912. nd
sands but which had remained, with the seal unbroken.
till this time. in the possession OF scacapaln in the
United States. tr
Mrs. and Miss Severance and Master Severance were
presented by the Minister Of Foreign Relations
THx TEnuAsrsrro susvxrlse EXPEDITION. The New Or
pagers Of The ID instant have number OF letters from
the Tehunntcpec expedition. We copy from tho Plea
yune the following of sccdcnt which occurred
In Vensosa bsy tho 28h Of February e NEf Nsf#
s. Day before yesterday Mr. Temple despatched three Of
the alors 10 Saina Croz 70 bring our boat round 10 this