New-York daily tribune., 1858-09-07
NetpVork Dailp Gribu,,e.
SANDWICH ISLANDS.
Correspondence Of rhe n. Y. qnb.a..
HAWAIIAN ISLANDS. June. l-5e.

HAWAIIAN ISLANDS, June, l-5-.
Rumor has il that high American functionary
j. about to enter the Ministry Of His Hawaiian
Majesty. Verify il would seem il 10 be sent 70
the Islands was 10 be- put The ine of snug places
for life. The present Chief Justice and Chancellor
of the Kingdom. successor 20 the late amented
William L. Lee. came here 81 United States Con-
sui; az the close OF his term he accepted the ap-
poiniment Of Minister of Finance, and upon Judge
Lees demise was appointed 10 the vacant seat.
And now II is expected that the highly respected
and able American Commissioner NJ. Gregg
having rendered his resignation. viii, upon the ar
rival Of successor be- made Minister Of Finance.
The Cabinet would then stand with two Amer
cans 10 Englishman and one Hawaiian.
Robert Crichon Wylie's minister OF Foreign
Relations complexion il well known. He has
written and published il on innumerab,e mauiies-
toes, reports and declarations, fanked and sup
ported always by documents aJ iaitiO. He is a de-
voted Roy alist. II Is hs sRmHum b0EHai 10 serve
hing. Though wealthy, he has for a dozen
years toiled in Office. fhe can elevate majesty
no prostration OF himself * too humble.
He, of course, was 10 friend to annexation vi hen.
few years ago, il was discussed. Let us give him
the credit Of being sincere in hls loyalty.
The Department of the Interior is presided over
by Prince Lot, the brother of the King. He is
young man of education and ability. but ike al
the young high chiefs, j very dissipated. His
tendencies are Of course monarchlcal.
The prospect is that the approaching session of
the Legislature will he marked by an opposition
stronger more fully organized and ably led than
has ever before appeared.
in the capital of the kingdom the peoples ticket
defeated that composed ot Government officers by
close and spirited contest.
In many OF the country districts the Government
made indecent efforts To force the return of their
own nominees, and met with spirited resistance.
OF I'll these matters our new paper The Pacific
Commerci0i .4duor'iS6r. was an open chronlcler.
The tone ofthis paper-its very existence-is an
indication of spirit of independence and of
popular attention 10 public affairs. We are proud
oft.
Not 10 attempt 10 predict what viii be- the doings
OF Ministers and members in the coming session, It
will be- enough Ia say that thorough agitation viii
doubtless prove Wholesome. A new code OF laws
to be submitted will he vel! discussed, but the
great question of revenue and expenditure will be-
the most important topic, and fearless public or
gan Will give expression 10 the intelligent sentiment
of the foreign community.
Whoever shall come to preside over the finances
of this kingdom viii not find them in most flourish
ing order.
The resources for replenshing the empty treasury
are from the sales of public lands, which Just now
dog. horse and mule tax, and mainly customs.
Real estate is not taxed A poor man with a dog
and horse may pay more than wealthy landlord.
The old tariff of five per cent advalorem upon
every description of goods except spirits being III
sufficient to provide income equal tO the con-
stantly increasing expenses, the Legislature of
1855 enacted new tariff, but injurious treaty
stpulations with the French Government prevent
ed It's operation
Wharf improvements are being made with money
borrowed at high rates which will need to have
quick and liberal returns 10 save embarrassment.
Why is il that country situated upon a highway
of commerce, blessed above most others, with a
fine climate with much fertile soil, and of the
greatest variety, is poor instead of rlch, with
an empty treasury, borrowing that which heaven
only knows how it can repay
Another time, if il please you, will try to an,
swer the question. and To exhibit some Of the adj
yantages and disadvantages of residence at tho
Islands, presently and prospectyely. VIAToR.