The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-08-10
SANDWICH ISLANDS.

Press Observation-Disclosures Impea chment-
Mission to EurOpe-Emigrants from
Japan-Trade to Alaska-The Fourth OE
July-Naval Dues-Aristocratic Sympathy
With the People.
HONOLULU, June "a, $685.
But little OF interest has ranspired since the SAIL
Ing OF the Idaho The Legislature is fast drawing tts
business to close, and we shall be without a
topic upon which to hinge argument.
In my last stated that a resolution authorizing
the Attorney General to examine copies Of the
Pacific Commercial Advertiser to ascertain II LAM
guage insulting to his Majesty and reasonable In It's
intent had not been published In that paper, upont
which an Indictment for treason could be foundedS
and that the same be reported to the Assembly, had
been permitted TO pass by the opposition. After the
lapse OF a week or ten days OF the oppOsitioni
called upon the Attorney General for q report upon
which the gentleman arose and asked for further
time as II was no small task which had been ina
posed upon him, and that he would, with the COM
sent OF the Assembly put his report upon file as soon
as 1t was completed.
The letters published In the Advertiser advocating
annexation to the United States doubt displeased
the King but 1t s questionable whether temperateH
written arguments in favor Of annexation were hale
as insulting the act OF marching voters to the
polls with an American nag at the head Of the PROF.
cession, as was done by government onlcia at the
The committee to whom was referred the petition,
to impeach the Minister OF the Interior reported
His Majesty's Minister OF Foreign Affairs has no.i
tilted your correspondent that 1t is his intention to-
sail In about month VISIT to the Courts Of Eng.
land and the Continent 1t is reported that he wiz
be vested with penary powers and have dstln-
model existing treaties, to the end that this nation
may rank with the most prominent Powers OF the
earth. /
The first cargo OF Japanese emigrants arrived in
the British ship Scoto on the 10th inst. From what
ancs to the chinese coolies and viii prove valuable
help to our sugar Planters
of sso. 300 for inter-siand steam navigation. The
amount Ia for two years. service.
Preparations are under way for celebration Of
steamer aohongo win salute st twelve M and the
nna w sye nan sls %
row for her annual cruise among the Mfcronesian
the American bark Peru is now loading lumber
and stores for party located at st. Paus, Alaska
Lighthouse dues are to be collected at this port
arrival from foreign port and ten cents per ton
annually for coasters.
ricd women the benefits VI life insurance OF their
husbands.
day, and made speech from the throne as usual.
In my last stated that 1t was doubtful n the bill
authorizing subsidy OF $4,000 year for two years
Francisco would pass the Legislative Assembly.
The bill has been 80 amended that It is exceed.
iDgly doubtful If the California oriental and Mail
Screw Steamship Company will avail themselves
or the contract, which, according to the pro-
Pnvy Council. The bill calls for a steamer once
In twenty days, the steamer to carry the mails free
%as rate OF passase not to exceed G These so
far as can learn, are the principal points OF the BILL
The bill has met with decided and persistent OPP
position from the nrst, and only carried az ass
by arguments and incentiyes which more enlight-
ened people know too well the value Of and the mode
OF applying to obtain successful result.
Two OF the nohlcs have proved troublesome 70 both
the King and minister's His llighness Prince William
q
is very popular | question II the King oAIninisters
dare to tamper with MIN. No has an option, and
uters without hope or fear of reward. The Hon.
John Ii In well known Tor his friendship for Americans
generally and for the American missionaries partcu-
larry, and IL consequently snubbed by the King ana
ministers whenever opportunity offers. lie was
created noble by Kamehameha Ill., and has always
conducted himself with great propriety, at time
1ing the position OF Second Associate Justice os
the supreme Court. Early In the present session OF
the Assembly he showed Enthusiastically that he sided
with the people, and Young upstart OF q noble re-
quc,tcd That the venerable noble Should produce MS
credentials Of nobility This miserable ming affected
him deeply and his seat remained vacant Tor SONS
time.
Some anxiety ia felt by the government as to the
course which the United states Minister will pursue
upon his return 10 his post. Rumor says that tne
matter being discussed in lis Majesy's presence
lately aud that he remarked that IL the united S.ates
troubled his government that lie would MOIST ths
British nag and claim s projections Inc o unt rs
states Naval Agent Mr.. Crosby, arrived mere re-
Gently and has assumed the duties OF his p9sion;
The Protestant sunday school children OF TINS Guy,
ann lUreS aIce s TSey made fine ap-
pearance numbering over seven nunureu. one aryy
suggestive fact was noticeabc.tna,, ABOUT Wills hs
native children are lessening in number every yeas
the whites are multiplying rapidly. -, 49,.
given lately the proceeds OF which go TO establish
fund for the relief Of the sufferers " tne I&.e eart
Sasses on Msws snd oteT measures are being
taken TO alleviate the distressed.