The Hawaiian gazette., 1870-11-23

THE FIJr TMEs.-This Is the title Of neatly prin-
ted weekly that comes from Lsvuka island Of ovalau
FIJI Islands. The latest number before US is dated
August 20, 1870 being the fy-second Of its issue.
We cannot give better idea Of the present condition
Of affairs at those wonderfully fertile islands-with
which We will probably be in monthly communi-
cation by steam-than by quoting the TTH,es leader
Of Aug goth; 'Fijis progress during the last two
years has been very rapid and the last twelve months
has brought an increase to the population and wealth
to these shores that promises well for the stability and
commercial prosperity of the group. The past and
present cotton seasons too, have been successful be-
yond the most sanguine expectations. and this good
news, already beyond seas. will bring to Fiji con-
siderable large addition our already large number
Of settlers. With this increase in our numbers, the
necessity of the immediate establishment Of Govern
msnt, for the security of property and the mainten-
ance Of good order becomes more apparent. and to
bring about this end it is desirous that all should lend
their assistance Before it is possible for US to com
NIT ourselves to any definite course Of action, the
time necessary to elapse must bring with it the ac-
quiesenee refusal to the two memorials now under
consideration respectively by the English and Ameri-
Governments. and therefore, as il quite possible
both may be negatved it is quite polite for Us to dis
cuss the kind of pedestal on which to receive Gov
ernment suited to law and order and our commercial
prosperity. With this all important duty, impera-
lively to be undertaken by the European residents in
the FIJI. it is absolutely binding that all our endeav
should be in the one direction. our labors will be
very much retarded. and our reward long way of.
To attain this unity in our efforts must all thor
oughly understand the course - be pursued at the
same time remembering that the structure We may be
successful in creating. aud hereafter dignity by the
name of Government, will only be recognised as such
by the great Powers while il possesses every eonsdera
tion for the aboriginal native. although they are only
semi savage race. Then, to secure success within
and without FIJI, it is necessary that our efforts to Sc
cure legislation in the country must embody system
in which the white and black will be equal par
tcipators. That two Governments cannot exist in
one land, all will, think. admit and il therefore 70
mains for us, the white residents, to provide Gov
eminent alike suitable to our requirements and well
come to the native To this course we would
then draw the attention of settlers in Fiji and We
now submit it to their urgent consideration" The
U. 5. S. Resaea then at Levuka, and the hospi-
tality shown by her captain and officers had been re-
sponded to by the residents. by public bail on shore
large meeting Of the citizens of Levuka was held to
devise for the establishment Of body SINH
lar in its intentions to eOrprate town. the ubiquitous
Mr. ]. Smith in the chair. Mr.. John Smith generally
turns up everywhere just when be is wanted. dep
u,ation Of FIVE elected to call on Thakombau, the
principal chief Of the islands, requesting him to issue
commission to not less then seven residents Of Levu
ka empowering them to carry the objects Of the
meeting. The condition Of affairs appears to be rath-
er anomalous They ALL foreigners and natives seem
to be adrt, and in want Of directing head and like
Spain, looking for it, Smart shocks Of earthquake
were felt at Fiji on the 18th and goth of July.