Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-07-11
THE HAWAIIAN ISLANDS
Prospective Acquisition of More Territory o.
the Pacific

the Pacific
We learn from the most reliable sources that
Reciprocity Treaty has been negotiated be
tween the United States and the Ming OF the
Hawaiian Islands. The trade between them
AID the Sandwich Islands Is already quite
large, and when this treaty shall have been
ratified it will give the United States consider
able advantage over all other nations trad'ng
with the Islands We understand chat pro-
vision is made for its ratification within ten
months from the date when its negotiation was
concluded 1t will scarcely be sent 10 the
Senate before the next sessiod Of Congress-
Those who ought to know whereof they
speak assert that this is the first step toward
the acquisition Of these islands By our Go7trn-
mtnt 1t has long been conceded TINT their
annexation to the United States would go lar
toward giving US the virtual conttol OF the va>t
commerce Of the Pacific
The existing treaty with the Hawaiian Island,
was negotiated on the Goth OF December 1919,
and the ratifcaion5 exchanged at Honolulu.
August "a, 1850. 1t was 10 continue Ill lorce
ten years, and further until notice OF ta trrnl-
nation should be given by either Of the parties.
1t will give place 60 the one Just negotiated.
shoull the latter be ratified by the Senate
Washington Chronicle.
A dispatch from Washington says 49,
has come to light within the last few days that
our Government Is now negotiating Tor the
purchase OF the Sandwich Islands. This ne
gotiation began several months ago, and 1t Is
said will soon be consummated. Several
prominent men from the Pacific coast are here
interested in the purchase The people OF the
Pacific States are very ANXIOUS Tor The acguiSl
ton OF the islands by our Government. 1t has
been limited in public in California, on many
occasions, that in case Queen Emma, the
present ruler of the islands, should die,
Americans residing on the islands would raise
the United States flag and call on our Coy
eminent to take possession. The sympathics
of the Inhabitants of the islands are SAID to be
in favor of our Government.
MUNIFlCENT PRESENTS TO THE POpE-A
letter to the Pail Mall Gazette, dated at Rome,
June 22I, says:
The foreign Bishops have brought the
Pope some magnificent presents. Their dona-
tons In money alone amount TO ,3OO,OOO
crowns, or I 800, 900 francs. and their other
gifts are OF great value. Cardinal Matthew,
Archbishop Of Besancon, has presented Inn
with an ostenSior several feet high, and having
it's massive gold disc enriched with diamonds
and rubes of rare br!lllancy. The bishops OF
Canada have brought Il work Of art in The
shape of a silver ship, with every detail beau
tiluly executed The ballast OF this is com
posed Of gold nuggets, and each OF the cabins
contains heap Of gold money from different
country. The masts and cordage are galIy
dressed with bank notes Of every color and
from every country in the world.
A very old Bishop sought an audience,
leaning on large, thick staff. hlonslgnor
Pacca, master Of ceremonies, told him he must
first lay his staff aside, az the etiquette Of the
Court did not permit Of his carrying it into the
Pope's presence. The Bishop claimed cX
enption from the rule, and the Pope, hearing
what was going on, ordered him to be admit
ted. Accordingly he appeared, and rendering
his homage, stated that his diocese was So
poor he had nothing to bring him but ms
stick. This the Pope took in his band and
found very heavy, on which he looked at i!
more closely, and perceived that il was formed
of solid gold. The Archbishop OF Mexico has
sent 50, 600 CROWDS, and an English Bishop
has presented him with The large sum Of -tlOO,-
900 sterling The American Bishops age said
to be bringing an enormous tribute.