The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1873-02-15

meat of the LAST treaty. always much exaggerated,
have been much decreased by the reduction in the
duty on sugar and abolition Of the duty upon coffee,
hides and skins The actual value Of our exports TO
the United States does not much If any exceed the
value Of goods imported from that country, which is
the real test Of reciprocity in trade. But, sir, il is
reported that there are other than commercial con-
siderarious which this Government can offer 10 the
United States. l refer. sir, to the cession of n har-
Dor for the purposes Of 3 naval station 10 that gov
eminent Such . cesson, sir, would imply the
granting Of peculiar privileges and the establishment
Of foreign ornaments upon our soil, all Of which |
believe may be made the subject OF honorable nego-
tiatiou bat in matters 80 clearly affecting the rights
and interests Of His Majesty, l believe that such
subjects should be considered by commissioners who
should have the benefit Of His Majesty's counsel and
consent during the negotiation.
In this petition, we have been careful not to press
this suggestion upon His Majesty in such a way that
it could be thought that we desired to place the COM
mercial and agricultural interests IN advance Of all
other considerations affecting the dignity Of the na-
ton but l am confident, sir, that His Majesty, ac-
knowledging the Importance Of these interests in the
economy Of His Kingdom, would, il so advised by
his constitutional advisers, willingly undergo what
ever of personal Inconvenience would be involved in
such an absence from his capital for the good of his
people, and l am equally confident that the President
Of the United States would receive His Majesty with
the high consideration due 10 his station and that
such \ visit could not but result in q more complete
understanding Of the mutual interests of the two
nations, bound by 50 many ties Of good viii and
common interests
am aware, sir, that there may be Il difference of
opinion as 20 the best way TO introduce this subject
to His. Majesty and his Government, but Of the i'm
portance of the subject TO every interest represented
in this Chamber, 1 believe there can be but one
opinion, and in the absence of any other movement
this petition was started. To the wisdom of His
Majesty's counSellors must be left the time and man
ner of attaining the objects arrived at Upon them
also must rest the responsibility of ignoring an OPP
portunity for contributing To the prosperity of the
nation. They arelhappily, gentlemen. in possessing,
| believe, TO a large degree, the confidence of this
Chamber. and I believe viii give earnest cOnsidera-
ton TO the matters involved, when submitted TO
them by His Majesty the King.
After Mr.. Fl. A. ?. Carter concluded. sir. s. G.
Wilder said he thought the petition covered the
grounds of Mr.. Castles resolution, and thought that
the petition should take the place of the resolution.
Mr.. G.. Rhodes said that the petition was not suffi-
GENTLY explicit. inasmueh as it did not provide ways
and means for introducing labor into the country.
He also said he should not consent to ask the King TO
leave the Islands. although the foreigners might be
benefited thereby, the natives would suffer.
Mr.. Davies asked the object of laying this petition
before the Chamber. Was it for the Chamber to
adopt: 1t includes two distinct subjects, labor and
reciprocity. He was of opinion that whilst it was the
duty of the government to provide population, it was
the duty of planters and others who required it, to
provide labor. This matter was already in the hands
of the immigration Society, originated by the Cham
= htSSus Ohu IL tuLS SOSlCiJ Mas OOnSA1SEibS WIS
subject, he did not see what further steps the Cham
Der could take until the report of the immigration
Society should be presented. Referring to reciprocity,
he would advocate the appointment of a committee TO
confer with the government on this important sub
ject, but would oppose any suggestion that His
Majesty should go to a foreign capitol for the purpose
of negotiating & treaty. 1t was the custom of friendly
rulers to meet for conference, but never in the capt.
toll of either of them, nor to negotiate treaties. lie
considered it would be undignitied for the Chamber
to suggest any such step when the invitation came
from the President of the United States, and was
simply for Il visit. For this reason he would oppose
any such suggestion.
Mr.. Wilder argued that the government was the
only power that could act efficiently in introducing
labor into the country. He was in favor of the petit
ton; that reciprocity and labor went together; that if
we get reciprocity, we would want more labor imme-
diately.
Mr.. II. A. P. Carter said The honor and the
dignity of the King can, l think, be safely left in the
hands of His Majesty and His Councillors. The pc
tition suggests that the negotiations would be aided
if they could have the personal aid and counsel of
the King. Whether this can be or not rests with His
Majesty's advisers. I am aware that it is urged that
the President of the United States is not a crowned
head, and that it would be a violation of old-fash-
toned rules of etiquette for a King to visit an IN
crowned ruler, but L DO not believe such considera-
tons will have any weight with His Majesty if he
can do anything for the good of His people. The
sentiments of the American people towards this
nation are peculiarly disinterested and kindly, and a
visit from His Majesty would call forth the kindest
feelings towards Him and His people as did the visit
of Her Majesty Queen Emma.
Mr.. w. w. Hall thought the items of labor and
reciprocity should be separated, leaving the matter of
labor entirely with the Immigration Society. He was
in favor Of Mr.. Castles resolution.
Mr.. Davies moved that a Committee of five be ap-
pointed in accordance with Mr.. Castles resolution.
Several of the members then made remarks for and
against the resolution.
The motion of Mr.. Davies was then put to vote and
carried, and the Chairman appointed the following
gentlemen-Messrs. w. L. Green, J. C. Glade, J. S.
Walker, II. A. P. Carter, and L. II. Davies.
Mr.. Glade declined serving, and Mr.. S. N. Castle
was appointed in his place.
Mr.. Carter objected to being put upon this Com
mittee. He stood committed to the policy put forth
in the petition laid before the Chamber. He believed
that both the objects therein named should be pressed
upon the attention of the Hawaiian Government
more fOrcibly than seemed to be implied in the reso-
luton.
Mr.. A. ]. Cartwright then offered a resolution that
the petition to His Majesty. with the argument of
Carter, be placed in the hands of the Committee.
The resolution was carried and the Chamber ad-
Pitcairn's Island.