Polynesian. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu], Hawaii) 1844-1864, 1854-04-22

Informing HIM that had sent copy of his despatch
to the Commissioner ofthe United States, enclosing
copy of the atters reply, and stating that should
make known to him any fresh demand that nigh,
be made upon this Government pursuant to fresh
instructions from that of the United States
On the 18th August, 1853, had the honor tc
submit to the King and Council the despatch of NJ
Perrin, of 9th July, lof which | add translation
marked No. 49, inviting the Hawaiian Government
to take part in the exhibition of the Agricultural
and Industrial products of all nations, which is tc
be opened in Paris, OH the lst of May, 1855, and
promising to communicate further decree of the
French Government upon the same subject.
| You will perceive by my reply of the 18th Aug
ust of which append copy, marked No. l6, tina,
the Kings Government accepted the invitation, and
declared their intention to address circular to
planters upon the subject whenever the purport oil
the new decree should be made known to them.
On the 29th August, 1853, l received joint note
of same date, signed by Monsieur Perrin and II.
B. NJ. Consul General, in which they requested an
audience with the King for the purpose of express
ing their sentiments respecting some recent occur
sences which they believed deeply involved the
sovereignty of the King, and the independence Of
the Islands. 1t pleased the King to grant them the
audience, on the lst September, lS53 at which
they presented to His Majesty the joint address, in
French and English, which was printed in the Po-
lynesan, No. IL, of the Sd September last. The
position then taken by the Representatives of Great
Britain and France in the name of their respective
Governments, and the grounds on which they took
that position may lead to important ulteror re-
suits, and therefore append, marked No. IL and
lS, copies OF the French and English texts of said
address.
Or the Ist of November, pursuant to orders from
the King, IN Council, addressed to Monsieur Per-
rim the DESPATCH of which enclose copy, marked
No. 10. making known to him the danger of a tu-
mutt by foreign sailors, and enquiring if, in any
such emergency, the Kings Government could de-
pend upon assistance from the French corvette
" MoseIle," then in port. You will see by his re-
ply, of the 18th, of which append translation,
marked No. 20, that Monsieur Perrin with great
alacritv replied, that the naval forces of France,
when present in the port of Honolulu, would CO.
operate against every attempt at violence, whether
originating with foreign sailors or foreign adven-
turers coming from without, and that the corvette
" Mosele" would lend her efficient cooperation
whenever the Kings Government required it.
In offering this assistance Monsieur Perrin took
occasion to recommend to lie to obvate these dan
gers, and strengthen the Kings Government, by
making those reforms in our system OF fines and
penalties, and in police regulations, which pub
lie opinion called for.
| | append, marked No. 81, copy of my reply, OF
5th December, to NJ. Perrin, thanking him by order
of the King and Council, for his offers of support
to the Kings Government.
On the 18th November, lS53 Monsieur Perrin
sent to me despatch, of which add translation
marked No. 22, enclosing decree of the Protec
toral Government of Tahiti lowering the duties or
spirits, etc. Of that decree annex a copy, mark
ed No. %. That despatch of M. Perrin's was
courteously acknowledged in due course.
From the documents submitted to you you vii
find that since the arrival of Monsieur Perrin, du
ring the whole of the past year, he has invariably
declared in the name of his Government, the deeE
| interest which the Emperor feels in the preserva
ton of the native sovereignty, and of the distinct
nationality of this Kingdom, in conformity with the
Joint engagement of France and Great Britain, o
the 2sth November 1913, thus justifying ali that
had the honor to say to the Legislature of 1853, II
the before quoted supplement of my report to them
On the 9th November, 1853, MIR. Whitney, the
Postmaster, and Monsieur Beland, commanding
the French corvette Moselle," concluded pro-
visienal postal convention, between this Kingdom
and the Society Islands, which, rs provisiOna
measure was approved, under the same date, by
Monsieur Perrin, on behalf of the French Govern
menr, and by me- on behalf of the Hawaiian Gov
ernment For the details, refer you to the Poly
nesian No. 81, OF 10th December, 1853, In which
the convention was published
On the subject of the Kings relations with Gre
Britain, [ have only to touch upon few details o.
correspondence during the past year,-all OF the
most courteous and friendly character.
| As Her Britannia Nlajesty's Consul General hat
from an early date interested himself in the i'm
provement of our international postal arrangements
! on the Both June, 1853, passed to him the de-
spatch, of which | add copy, marked No. "A
making known to hum the improvement that was
contemplated in that respect, with the United
States.
The Consul General replied in the despatch
dated lst July, of which annex copy, marked No
do
ment know not ; but presume they led the Post
Master General of London, to issue the notice
which subsequently appeared, that separate maj
| bag for this Kingdom, would be made up and sem
to San Francisco. This is well, so far, but more
complete and advantageous arrangement, would
| be for the British and other European malls FOL
Honolulu, to be made up IN London IN sealed
bag, not to be opened till its arrival here; and fo
the mails from hence to Great Britain and Other
parts of Europe, to be made up here; and sent IL
| the same manner, not to be opened till after lts
arrival i'm London.
| In regard to the address to the King, OF tie
Consul General, conformity with the Commissioner
of France, | refer to enclosures IL and lS.
| | now come to remark on the Kings relations
with the United States, during the past year.
On the 9TH May, 1852, the Commissioner OF thf
United States, Mr.. Severance, passed to Inc tht
despatch of which append copy, maIked No. 70
closing a letter from Major Thomas Miller. the
United States Consul at llilo, soliciting such {
Modification of the treaty with the United State:
Of the goth Decer.I ,r, l349, and such modifica
ton of the Hawaiian laws as would enable him t.
enlist and discharge seamen at Hilo, with the
same liberty and subject to the same rules, as \
allowed to the United States Consul at Honolulu
| I add, marked No. "a, copy of my reply of th'
IIth Nav, and marked No. 2S, copy Of the resolu
tons of the King and Council, passed on ,hc 9tf
of May ordering the question to be laid before th'
Legislature of 1853.
| It will appear in tie archives of your Honora
BILE House. that on the 10th of May obeyed tina
order in letter addressed to the Speaker
On the 2sth May, 1853, sent to Mr. Severance
the despatch of which annex copy, marked NO
c,o ..,,o..;nr, bis rood offices towards an i'm