The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-05-31
SANDWICH ISLANDS.

The Kings Speech to Parlinmcnt-Iyis
Majcsty's Treaty Relations with the
United States, Japan and France
Failure Of the Reciprocity Instrument
Economy.
HONOLULU, May 8, 1872.
The Legislative Assembly Of 1872 is now at work,
or, perhaps fairer to say preparing for work; for
as yet nothing important has been accomplished.
On the 3oth of April, at noon, the mobiles and
representatives having already assembled in the
hall OF the Supreme Court, His Majesty the King
entered, and delivered the following speech, first
in the vernacular and then in English
MOBILES AND REPREsENTATIvEs:-A At the openinr
Of the Legislative Assembly of 1870 commended to
its attention foreign and intersland steam commt-
nicatOn, and the Assembly OF that year responded by
making liberal appropriation The means placed
at the disposal of my government for these pur-
poses have been used as it was intended The re-
port of my Minister of the Interior will show you
the gratifying fact that steam communication be-
tween the islands Is likely to be sefsupportin and
will encourage the hope that the public necessity win
call for increase OF that service at early day
Steam communication with the coast of America
and with the New Zealand and Australian colonies
not doubt that the money devoted by us to this
object will be found to be wisely expended During
the last two years agriculture has repaid hand.
sOmely those who have pursued 1t with courage
diligence and enterprise. 1t is the lie of the ma
ton. not only from its profitable returns, but as
tending directly to the increase OF the population
and the prolongaton OF vigorous life. l therefore
hope that you viii neglect to further its inter-
giving your earnest consideration to it trust that
every other interest will receive likewise its share
OF your attention.
to be or the most friendly nature. Since the adj
journment of the last Legislative Assembly have
His Majesty the Emperor Of Japan the text of
which viii be laid before you. The Treaty of Reel
ths the ass session ssn this body
ceive the number OF votes necessary for its ratca-
7 ton. ! have directed notice to be given of my
desire for the termination OF those articles OF the
treaty with France, signed at Honolulu, October 90
1857, which it is agreed by the twcntysixth article
of that treaty may cease to have erect after one
years notice. This will leave you free to make such
changes In the tariff as you, in your wisdom, may
The report of my Minister of Finance will present
to you most gratifying evidence Of the good cOnd
ti0n OF our finances. The interests of the Of
tended to. and the results OF that attention have
been most encouraging. Justice has been admins
tentment and prosperity have reigned within our
borders. All the works which have been under
taken and completed, as well as those which are
now projected for the public benefit, have had and
do have my most hearty concurrence, and there
fore commend to YOU most earnestly the recommen.
dations OF my Ministers In this respect
Ii Is my painful duty to inform you that the widow
OF my predecessor His late Majesty Kamehameha
I'LL, deceased at her residence in Honolulu 10th Sep
REPRESENTATIVES, 1T Is with great pleasure that
! see among you so many, who, in former years,
who by their return to this Assembly give evidence
That the people have the same confidence In their
experience which myself entertain.
MOBILES AND REPRESENTATIVES,: IL pray most
humbly and heartily the King OF kings so to rule
your councils that everything may be ordered for
the public good And with this prayer | commend
the interest OF our country to your WISDOM patriot
ism and fidelity, in which have unfailng reliance |
We do now declare the Legislature OF the kingdom
opened.
PARLIAMENTARY ECONOMY AND PROJECTS FOR RE.
FORM.
On the LIST inst. the Assembly met and organized.
and since that time has been mostly engaged in |
hearing petitions from the people upon all con- |
cevable subjects, among which are several asking |
that the Kings pay and that OF his Ministers and all
government officials may be cut down; that the I'm.
famous Masters and Servants law may be amended |
or repealed; that no more foreign laborers NAV be
Imported into the Kingdom; that foreign doctors |
may be appointed to reside In the different districts;
that the number Of hours to constitute a davis
work may be fixed by law: that the manufacture OF |
paper money be forbidden; that the taxes be re- |
duced; that persons who drink Intoxicating liquors |
be refused Office under government and Others too |
TO mention.
AN oyERvTGfLANT PATRIOT.
very zea0ns native member offered resolution |
recurring the Attorney General and police to ain |
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