The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1873-06-21

WHAT THEY SAY of US abroad, is always interest
ing to know here. From a recent number of the
Boston Post, we copy the following
1.-The widely printed statement that n special COM
mission is now en- route to the Sandwich Islands
charged by the Government TO inquire into the senti-
ments Of the King and people upon the subject of
annexation has no foundation, and probably origi-
mated from the fact that negotiations are now pend
ing for q reciprocity treaty between these two Gov
ernments. 1t ls not publicly known how these nego-
tiatlons have progressed, but il Is not improbable
that a treaty may be in readiness to be acted upon
by the Senate next Winter. 1t will be remembered
that i've years ago q similar treaty was proposed and
rejected by the Senate through the influence Of the
sugar-producing sections of this country. The new
treaty has been invited by the recently established
Government of Hawaii, although some hesitation was
expressed on its part before assuming the initiative
again. 1t is believed that the Hawaiian Government
will offer better terms than before, possibly the ces-
sion OF such generous harbor privileges to American
vessels as are not conferred upon the vessels of any
other nation. Gen. Schofeld's visit to the island
last winter partly had this treaty in view, but he
was more particularly instructed to inquire into the
extent and strength Of the Government, with regard
TO annexation. This fact has aided in giving cur
rency TO the statement above mentioned.
"Afairs in the Sandwich Islands are naturally
wanting in perfect equilibrium yet, the new regime
having scarcely had time to get into working order.
The agitation of the questions of annexation and
reciprocity are alternately discussed with consider
able vigor, and their advocates are using all their
powers of persuasion to get a hold upon the people.
All this agitation and discussion. il is thought, is
owing to the inexperience OF the King, and to the
fact that very inefficient men have been appointed as
his advisers. Mr.. s. b. Phillips, formerly a resident
of Salem, Mass who was late AttoIney-General aud
a trusted adviser of King Kamehsmehs v, discusses
annexation publicly. He was a strenuous upholder
of monarchy during the Kings life but when the
King died, Mr.. Phillips became convinced that be
would not enter King LuDalilo's councils, and con-
cluded to shake the monarchical dust of his feet.
His former friends are indignant, and threaten 10
mob the ex-Attorney-General if he does not quickly
leave the country. The native people manifest no
indications of being willing to surrender their indie
%pendence, but large number OF natives entertain ideas
favorable to the establishment of a Republic, and all
say that LunalilO will be the last King of the Sand
witch Islands. He continues
10 be popular with his native people, and his inter-
course with them ia very interesting. On the occa-
sion Of his recent visit 10 Hilo be was warmly wei
coined, and all the people brought gifts for the King.
In an address made TO them on the occasion, he
urged them to persevere in their search Of wisdom and
in habits Of morality. He assured them that those
who struggled hard after knowledge and good char
acter were the ones who we're destined to receive
places of trust hereafter under the Government, and
succeed to the ministerial Offices which were now
filed By foreigners"