The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-07-22
THE HAWAIIAN KINGDOM.
The Formal Opening OF Parlianent.-Tho
Kings Speech.
From the Polynesiap, May 10.

The Formal Opening OF Pariianent.-Tho
Kings Speech
From the Polynesiap, May 10
In conformity with the official announcement con,
tanned in our last the formal opening of Para-
ment took place Tuesday last at the large stone
church in this city, and the event was auspi-
cious could be desired. The fine showers of tho
previous day had tempered the atmosphere and
laid the dust, while the sun shone out with lifegv-
ing cheertulness upon the assembled multitudes
who did honor to the occasion The church was
filed with an immense conc0urse Of spectators,
representing almost every nation upon the globe,
and presenting an appearance at once unique and
highly gratifying The diplomatic and consular
corps fully in attendance, to whom the benches
on the right were appropriated On the left, the
uniforms of Capt. Wellesley and his officers were
nerpersed with the gay decorations of the ladies,
and the staid attire Of sober citizens.-The House
of Mobiles occupied the benches on the right and
| the Representatives on the left of His Majesty,
whose throne was upon an elevated platform, in
full view Of the whole assemblage.
At quarter to twelve the guard of foot soldiers
arrived, and took up their position each side of
the walk leading from the west gate to the church,
with the Band in attendance. AT five minutes to
twelve, the first gun from the battery on Punch
Bowl announced the departure of His Majesty from
the Palace, and precisely at twelve, attended by
the Queen, the Princes and his ministers, His Maj
esty reached the church, where the entire audience
to honor his approach, the band playing at the
same time the national anthem, "God Save the
King"
The Throne of Divine Grace was invoked by
house, who sought for the king, the legislators,
and the entire nation, that illumination and
guidance which alone can sustain, elevate and per-
petuate the people and the institutions Of this
kingdom.
AS as the audience was seated, His Majesty
addressed the two Houses of Parliament as fol-
lows
MOBILES AND REPRESENTATIVES,
have called you together b deliberate on all
matters For the good OF my kingdom and OF my
people
The questions with France. relating TO which
desl atched my Minister of Finance as Pleaipoteu-
taiy Extraordinary To that government, were not
settled in Paris, as | bad expected But the French
government named commissioner of their own TO
inquire into and settle such questions here That
desirable result has not been fully attained; after
months of conference and discussion, the declara-
ton of the 18th of March was agreed to; the Com
missioner of France has applied to his government
for fresh Instructions diplomatic re atons have not
been fully restored But having, on my part, re-
erred certain claims for indemnity to tae President
Of the French Republic, hope that he, meeting me
in a corresponding spirit, will issue such irstruc-
tons as TO put an end to attitude of hostility
towards my kingdom, taken by France, which /
have ever regretted, and have sought, in any
way, to retaliate. am not conscious of any act Of
my government, of which France has any reason to
complain.
No interruption has occurred to my very frien ily
relations with Great Britain, since your last Sos
With the United States, also, my relations con-
tinue of the most friendly kind. The treaty nego-
ua,eu IN washington on tho 2oth December, lSis.
was ratified by me on the 18th Of August, 1850.
The treaty Of the Sth of January, 1873 with the
Free lIanseatic City Of Hamburg which was traus-
mitted with my ratification, was ratified by tho
ISig
With all other States my relations are friendly
have ordered my Ministers to lay before you tie.
annual reports of the departments over which
have placed them.
submit to your consideration the question of
the reduction Of the duty on spirituous liquors to
two and half dollars, as = maximum, per gallon.
a. a measure of political economy, which tho chsu,.
Der OF commerce, OF my capital, have strongly re-
commended
II is equally my wish, that by careful investixa-
ton, and consideration Of facts, you place your
selves in position to decide il the equality between
the Catholics and the Protestants, under the pro-
lection Of the constitution and the laws, does not
stll require something for its perfect application.
The resolutions passed in December, 1870, grant
ing to my subjects engaged in the cultivation Of
the coil alodial titles to the portions they ocau-
pied, confirmed by the act Of the 9th of August last
aid The act of the 10th Of July, $780, allowing to
aliens TO acquire and convey lands in fee simple
have promoted the prosperity and industry of NV
people and Of the many Industrious foreigners who
live norg them. You will consider what further
enaetment. me- DC required, te give fall effect to
tbose Beneficial laws.
The markets o. California. Oregon, Vancouyers
leland, the posse 'sions of the Russian American
Company. and of kamschatka, afford a profitable
outlet ior more than my Islands produce. II il
possible extent, ard with that view TO encourage
foreign capital and labor. With that vie. you
will consider what further legislation may be re-
CURED.
The want Of good roads and bridges to those
ports where produce be shipped severely felt
in many places II will be for you to consider what
can be done to remedy that want, and whether the
act .ubdiyidng the districts into to Tnships NAV
not be improved az that the inhabitants of dis
triets and townships may carry out their own i'm
provements.
have frequently called your attention TO the un.
satisfactory state Of the prisons throughout nv
islands. An immediate and thorough reform ia ur.
gently wanted, as to combine the pripeiple of rs
orming criminals with that of their secure de-
tention. w
With the increase of shipping, the want of
greater wharfage, and facilities of pilotage, has
been severely felt. IL will be for you 10 Consider
what improvements ought to be made in those
reslects.
The public health is one Of the objects most
worthy On your consideration Cholera that scourye
OF humanity has only recently ceased its ravayes
in the port with which we have most FREQUENT and
The speediest communication. The history of that
epidemic proves that IL recurs at intervals. and
oiten takes years before il leaps from one place to-
another IL would be wise for US to adopt those
anl'ary regulations which universal experience
nae recominended before 1t appears among us. All
places that have neglected them have Uttered for
The report of the Minister of Finance will show
1ou thatthe revenue of the kingdom, though small.
adequate to oil the wants Of my admin ,tration.
md leaves surplus for works Of public improve
aent. blt will be for you, in view OF the estimates.
o vote what supplies required for the current
ear, and to consider what suggestions for the i'm
rovement Of the revenue, of the system of taxa.
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