, 1854-12-02

English and French ships visited this bay
also, but in proportion of about one to ten
Americans. The consequence was that the
Bay of Islands became al important place
and quite large city was built up, aud Of
those who contributed to build it up ten
eleventhS were Americans. Innocent Eng
land saw the advantage and value Of these
Stands, and first sent q Consul there to
look after her shipping interest. Thus
hey first got their finger in. Soon after
they sent n Consul. General there in q ship
oEwar While the Bay Of Islands was De-
ing built up by American influence, the
French were making an equally important
settlement on southern island. lmmedi-
diateIy on his arrival, the English Coisul-
General, acting in accordance with instruc-
lions from his innocent Government EN-
ployed number of his countrymen, who
were missionaries to aid him, and called
meeting of the Head Chiefs Of that distant
district. Remember those Islands were
acknowledged by all nations at that time
as ndcpendent-the same MS the Sandwich
Islands are now. The Consul General drew
upa deed which gave Great Britain the
right of sovereignty over the whole Of these
islands The Chiefs were induced by the
most corrupt means to sign this deed ana
under it, innocent England has ever since
claimed the right of sovereignty over the
whole group Of New Zealand. Fancy u
few Indian Chiefs, on one part Of this coast
signing away the rights Of all the other
tribes from Cape Horn TO the Russian pos
sessions in the North. 1t would be par
allel case.
No sooner was this paper completed,
than the ship-of-war was dispatched to the
Southern Island and took possession Of the
French settlement, hauled down their flag,
aud hoistcd The English-Lppointed magis-
trates and formed their Government.
About four hours after this took place, the
French Admiral arrived with several ships
of.war to effect the same scheme the Eng
Sh had completed. The English officers
showed the Admiral the Treaty, and po.nt-
ed to their flag, and the Frenchman had 10
back out-and innocent England has ever
since been in full possession Of the valuable
islands of New Zealand, which will he in
few years Of as much Importance as Cuba
or the Sandwich Islands ure now. The
French Admiral was much enraged at Il Q
way John Bull had tricked him. lie set
sail with his fleet, determined 10 be quits
with him. lie went direct TO Englands
favori,e spot. Tahiti where he managed
to get up a quarrel between a Catholic
Missionary and the Government of the Is
lands. The case was referred to the Ad.
miral, who decided that poor Queen Po.
mare should pay so many dollars in so ma
nv hours, TO satisfy the insult, or he would
lombard the town. lie knew the Queen
could not, and would not pay the fine, for
the English Consul was the Quet MS admi-
rer. However the Admiral did us he said,
and got control OF the Island, after a war
of two years and a great loss of Life ahd
money on the part Of the French. No
sooner did England hear Of the affair, thun
she sent feet to protect her favorite spot,
Int when they arrived they were too late
the French flag was flying, and John
had TO grin and look on. Tae Adm raj
could then say, I'VE are quits; you have
New Zealand, We have Tahiti"
No SOOner ulu Ine new LenlhnuetS ullu
their mistake aud the way they had been
deceived hy the sham treaty, giving up,
their Fights of sovereignty TO England,
thpn they commenced war on the Eugl.si,
which lasted two years Hone Hcke,
known us Journey Hekka, as their leader
and general. lie made great slaughter
amorst the English troops, and was never
defeated IN Il single battle All sor's Of
schemes were tried by the English to bring
him over TO their side, but they were Of no
avail--he remained firm. England set her
missionaries TO work, and after two years
managed to buy of his men with money
and goods, and by this means so weakened
him that he gave up the contest, and John
Bnll-;nnoceut, indignant John Bull, was
left in quiet possession.
Now, here is the whole story. If Eng
land stole New Zealand, as ] will qualify
to, and France took Tahiti in SO disgrace
ful a way, why have not the United States
q right to annex Cuba or the Sandwich Isl
ands in any way they may choose, SO far
as England and France are concerned?