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The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1873-12-17

The letter of Col. KALAKAUA, which we re-
print from the Advertiser is the most significant
document which has appeared for some time.
Its publication undoubtedly opens the way for
public discussion of the matters TO which it re-
fers and for this reason we consider its appear
ance very injudicious. Referring to the transfer
Of the flag. the Colonel makes an nnintentional
error of date, as il was on the arrival of NJ Per-
nm, in 1851, that the protection of the United
States was sought. Again the statement made
in the last paragraph OF bis letter is in direct
conflict with the facts as they have occurred.
though he may not have been aware of all that
was done. 1t is well known that David Malo's
resolution, which contemplated the Punishment
Of a gentleman and his family for political ex-
pressions, arose from bitter national hostility.
And at a later period the threat was openly made
that no person would be allowed to speak in pub
lie in advocacy of the Pearl River scheme. The
attempt to put down Mr.. Green at Kaumakapili
Church certainly showed antagonism towards the
speaker, if not towards foreigners generally. At
Waikiki, also, the animosity Of few natives to-
wards foreigners was clearly shown, AID came
near terminating in open rupture. The truth
regarding these threats should be placed on rec
ord, and not suppressed or ignored, even though
the occasion which led to them has fortunately
passed away without any open collision, aud 1t is
to be hoped may not recur.
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Lnte from, .Inpnn.

In addition TO the news which we gave last
week from our Japan papers, relating to the de-
parture of Mr.. De Long, we find some items
which will bear reproduction. The government
of Japan has decided to revise its treaties with
foreign powers, and with this view has given the
requisite notice to terminate them as soon as new
treaties are concluded. 1t was proposed to CON-
mence the negotiations 10 September last, but
they had not been taken up at the latest advices
owing in part to the death of one of the return
ed European Embassy, and the illness of Iwaku-
ra, who was the chief envoy.
One point on which the Japanese government
will seek unrestricted freedom in its new treaties
is the right TO levy such duties as it may choose
on foreign importations. At present its tariff is
regulated solely by the treaties made ten years
ago, and it amounts to very light dues. Foreign
representatives in Japan wish to continue the
present rule, while the government will strive to
terminate it, and will doubtless secure its purpose
The Japanese mint is in successful operation,
and the director reports that for the year ending
July 81, 1873, the total silver coinage amounted
to 1892 O74, and the gold coinage to S25,l62,-
GA. This viii give some idea of the extent of
the demand for the new coins, which in size and
value resemble American coins.
new Polytechnic School has been formally
opened by the Emperor in Yedo, for the instruc-
ton of japanese youth in all the modern Euro
pean arts and sciences The school is placed
under the care of the most accomplished foreign
teachers, and promises to be great success.
A very destructive typhoon occurred in Japan
early in October. Its extent may be judged
from the details given in one of the papers
There were la persons drowned, 43 persons
were manned, 1853 houses were demolished
1887 bridges were destroyed or carried away
1926 rice fields destroyed 7,l6l houses were in
undated, aud 45O5 persons rendered destitute.
Several stations for the observation OF the
transit of Venus by European and American as
tronomers we're being selected in various parts of
Japan.
The American war steamer Lackawana sailed
for ShaDghae on the 18th of October, to be alb
sent about one month.
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the revenue for the year promises to REACH II not
exceed, the sum of E40OO,OOO (S2O.OO0,0O0),
contributed by something less than 100000 peo-
pie
Employment Of all kinds is plentiful, and the
continued activity of the building trades in this
city and its suburbs has enabled one class Of
skilled artisaus-the carpenters and joiners-to
establish advance in their wages of one shil-
ling per diem As bill is now before Parlia-
ment to authorize the construction of eight new
lines of railway, to which we have referred in an
other article and as the demand for labor in con-
nexion with agricultural pursuits is yearly becom-
ing greater, owing to the increased area of land
which is being brought under cultivation. we may
expect for two or three years to come an active
competition among employers.
" a comparison of the imports and exports of
the first nine months of the current year, with
those of the corresponding period in 1872, ex-
hibits an increase of exports to the amount of
e942 ,524 and Of imports to the amount Of el-
772,350 and this constitutes tolerably good
index of the general prosperity of the popula-
ton. The prices of most descriptions Of good
securities, the comparative paucity of lnsolven-
cies, the rapid accumulation of savings in build
ing societies and similar institutions, and the
easy terms upon which banking accommodation
can be obtained-all tend to demonstrate the
satisfactory condition of affairs and to animate
people with feeling of confidence in the pro.
gress of the colony and the development of its
resources. That confidence has been manifested
in very marked degree at several large sales of
city and country property which have recently
taken place. In every instance the expectations
OF the vendors were fully realized, even where
these were supposed to be based upon some
what sanguine estimate of the value of the estate
submitted. In one case where the property had
passed the hammer because the reserve price of
e2jOOOO sterling had not been reached, only a
few days elapsed before purchaser was forth
coming, and the contract ratified"
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A Prosperous Colony.

In late Melbourne paper we find q most fat
tering statement of the condition of the Colony
of Victoria, which presents facts not generally
known to those abroad. The paper says, that
d" it is gratifying to be able TO report that there
probably was never time since the foundation
of the COLONY in which its prosperity was 50 great
or so general, so stable or so sound, as at the
present moment. The magnitude aud variety of
its natural resources, the growth Of new indus
tries and the expansion of old ones the diffusion
of population, the spread of settlement, the abun
dance Of capital, and the consolidation Of society,
combined with a succession of favorable seasons.
have enabled US TO triumph over all the obstacles
to the creation of wealth interposed by our ridi-
culous and mischievous fiscal system, and to
achieve position Of welfare which promises to
be durable
Among other evidences of the prosperity of
the colony. we may cite the revenue returns Just
issued. They exhibit net increase of e62, 1896
on the quarter. and of eI17O67 on the year; the
chief items Of increase being those duties which
denote an augmented consumption of articles of
necessity or enjoyment on the part of the peo-
pie while there is gratifying expansion also of
the income deriEable from the state railways
For the first time IN the history Of the colony,
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Immigration.

That immigration is the true source of perma-
nent prosperity in new country no one can
doubt. Every immigrant adds from ten to one
hundred dollars year to the national treasury.
The United States received during the twelve
months ending June 80, 1873 from Great Britain
and Germany no less than 5l65l4 persons, add
ing millions to Ler wealth. Turning to New Yea
land, we End her government striving to induce
immigration thither. She gives free passage to
all who come, well knowing that they will soon
return the amount expended, in the way of taxes
and duties on imports. The agent-general 10
London writes to the Colonial government and
promises $1,000 new immigrants the present
year. The Colonial government now proposes to
confer upon every immigrant paying his own pas
sage to the colony e2O worth of land, aud the
same for every relative over IA years of age he
may bring with him, and something in proportion
for children. The condition on which the land
is to be acquired is two years residence, and
the cultivation of one-ffth of the block. The
regulations will include provision for giving land
TO companies who may introduce immigrants.
Such an arrangement cannot fail to entce set
tiers from the old countries. and largely add to
the population and wealth of the Colony.
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Mr.. Sewnrd.s views.

Mr.. EDIToR:-Your correspondent "Oahu" is
not the only one on these Islands who has been in
terested in the Journey Around the World" OF
the almost martyred statesman, W. II. Seward.
The extracts given by oahu" are to the point !;
there are, however, other portions of the book
adapted to this latitude and well worth the thought
full study of this foreign community.
In address delivered at a meeting of a certain
Club at Bombay, India just before leaving that city
the philosophic statesman thus addressed the foreign
residents of that city convened to do him honor:
at is trust, gentlemen, to sympathy which
exists between the now ruling classes of the East
and my countrymen, in this elevated and humane
sentiment, that am indebted for this consideration
which it has given me SO much pleasure to ac
knowledge. She may well, gentlemen, cherish and
cultivate it. 1t need not make US one whit the less
British American, French, Portuguese, Italian,
Danish, German, Dutch, or whatever else we may
have been, or love to be, TO accept the simple and
sublime truth that comes down to us as an instruc
ton from the throne above, that whatever govern
ments we may establish or maintain amid the debris
of Asiatc empires, or in the chaos of America,
those goue'rmaenss must be established and maintained
not only chiefly for The advantage of the foreign
founders but for the 'ears and happiness Of the Rativs
races among chona they are founded"
Noble sentiment! Would that all foreigners on
these Islands would engrave il upon their hearts,
and live it out in their lives
Again he remarks: You must have noticed gen.
tlemen, as l have, new and pleasing trait in the
temper OF our age. Europe does, indeed, still re-
main theatre of national jealousies and ambitions,
but think all the nations Of the Vest hare come at last
10 harmonious agreement that European conflicts
shall longer be extended into AsG, Polynesia, or
america" (Hear HcarD you like this new
concord, gentlemen. l know the reason; because
is the harbnger of peace and progress in the East
like it for the same reason, and also for another:
it is the saving Monroe doctrine OF America"
MAUI.
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Navigator Islands.

The New Zealand Herald of October l, states
that the object of Col Steinbergers visit to
Samoa was to learn whether the chiefs of that
group desired the United States Government to
assume protectorate over them. He found that
not only we're the chiefs nearly unanimous for
this political change but also the foreigners of all
natonalites resident there. The ReTaldS letter
says: The schooner Fanny, under charter by
the United States Government, arrived at A pia
on the 18th of August, with Colonel Steinberger,
as passenger. This officer visits the islands in
consequence Of petition sent by the whites and
natives of the group to the United States Gov
eminent, asking for American protection. A
second petition, similar to the former one, was in
course of signature, and had already received 20
names, while other signatures we're expected. A
meeting Of native chiefs was called by the u S.
commissioner, for the purpose of hearing their
views in the matter. Three-fourths of those
present were in favor of annexation, and the re-
maiuder required time to deliberate. 1t was fully
expected that the group would be taken under
the American protection"
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The Virginius AGair.

In the absence Of later news regarding the at
titude OF the United States with Spain, on ac-
count of the seizure of the blockade runner Vir-
ginius, the following telegram giving the views of
Secretary Fish, who will probably have more to
say in the matter than any one, possesses inter
est:
WASHINGTON, November 1lth-A New York
special says: A Washington correspondent had
an interview with Secretary Fish regarding the
shooting of the passengers of the Virginius, and
the Secretary said it was cold-blOoded murder,
and no one of sound judgment pretends to apollo
gize for it but Cubans themselves. They have
had presumed patriots running loose in New
York and Washington city, who, had they been
made of sterner metal, would have been fighting
the battle on the Island instead of manufacture
ing useless and psuedo enthusiasm in those cities.
No one denies that Ryan and his cOnfreres were
in commission Of the Cubans. II an American
is willing TO enter into the service of foreign
powers he does so at his own risk, and has no
right at every turn which proves inimical to his
own interest or life to ask the intervention Of our
Government He bias voluntarily left to battle
for another power. 1t would have been much
more credtabe to the Cuban authorities to have
kept their officers at home doing service where
it was valuable. The Secretary added that he
sympathized with Cuba, but could not render aid
in any manner which viii conflict with the nmity
Of nations. Farther, he wanted better metal
from Cuba than has been sent, before he could
hope to hear of them ultimately achieving their
independence. In the present juncture of affairs
he said the State Department will use the utmost
diligence to be advised at the earliest practical
moment, and after we have the full facts, we will
act This Government cannot now act because
It does not have any basis upon which to proceed
firmly and intelIigently 1t may be week yet
before the news is presented in an official shape.
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Answers 10 Correspondents.

We have lately received several letters from
parties seeking information respecting these Is
lands, with the view Of settling here. A gentle
man residing in Missouri, DESTROYS of locating an
agricultural colony in these islands, asks respect
ing the cost Of labor. wages paid here, and the
price Of passage. In reply we would state that
cabin passage by steamer from San Francisco
to this port is sixty dollars, and by sailing yes
sells fifty dollars, steerage passage being about half
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1873-12-17

IF the statement made by Governor Rob-
inson to the Parliament Of New South Wales
be correct as in our Australian news, the pioneer
steamer Maegregor. Of the new mail line, left that
port yesterday, December l6. The latest advces
from London, received at San Francisco, named
the 23d as the day on which she would leave.
In either case she may be looked for here be-
tween the 2d and 10th of January, to remain in
port not over tweHty-four hours, before proceed
ing on 10 San Francisco.
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IT is rumored that advices we're received from
Washington, by the last mail, to the effect that
the American Government would not entertain
any proposition from the Hawaiian Government
to cede Pearl River Harbor 10 them, unless it re-
ceiyed the approval Of majority of the Hawaii
an people We cannot vonch for this report
but think it is probably correct
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.


Il RAM FREDINBERG OF Koloa, Kauai, deceased, in
Chambers, Circuit Judge 4th Judicial Circuit, II. l.
on reading and filing the petition OF Paul Isenberg and
W. H. Wright administrators with the viii annexed Of the
Estate OF Hiram Frednberg, late Of Kooa Kauai ap
proval Of accounts discharge and final distribution.
1t is ordered that SATURDAY, JANUARY 3rd, A. ID.
1871 L O'Clock noon, at the Court House. Wahawa be
time and place for the hearing Of said petition and
objections that may be made thereto.
d. MCBRYDE
Cir. Judge, 4th Jud. Circuit, II. l.
wahiawa, Srd Dec, 1874. 465 I'm
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

A CARD-The oaicers and Members of Ultima Thule
Lode No. l, L O. T.. Of Honolulu, desire to express
their sincere thanks all who eey and molly con-
trbuted their and influence, to make
Fair and Of Tuesday evening the 9th inst,
cess both financially and socay and trust that they with
US may be rewarded by seeing the blessings Of Temper
ance advanced in community.
DAVID SMITH,
]. p. oREES,
Honolulu Dec IS. Is7a Committee
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WEDNESDAK DECEMBER IL.

ADv1cEs by the steamer state that HIS MAJEs-
TVS health continues about the same as when he
lef, Honolulu. He proposes to remain at Kailua
month or SIX weeks longer before returning.
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Col. D. KALAkAUA left on Monday in the
steamer for Ksilua, accompanied by Mr. Berger
and the Royal Band, which His Majesty had
sent for. Christmas Day has been fixed for the
natives Of Kona to pay their respects to the
King. on which occasion a grand luau will be
prepared aud the day observed as one of general
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LEGAL NOTICES.

SUPREsIE COUNT OF THE HAWAIIAN
- lslands-In Probate. In the Estate Of WILLIAM
LYAIL late Of Honolulu, deceased Interstate Before NJ
Justice Hartwen- Order OF Notice Petition for Admin
lstrution.
On reading and fling The petition Of TheophHus IT. pa-
vies H. b. Ms Acting Commissioner and Cousui General
OF Honolulu, alleging that William yal Of TIonouiu ad
Interstate at Honolulu. the Of November A ID
1873 and praying that Admlni.aton t-sn~ -
him, the said Theophnus II. DAVIES
II is ordered that THURSDAY, the Isel, DAY OF DE-
CEMBER A. D. ts53 be and hereby appointed FOR hrar-
Ing said petition before the said Justice Hao,
OF this Court 81 Honolulu, which time End place al per-
sons concerned may appear and show any hey
have why said petition should be grnntrd and that
this order be published In English Language r frr~
successive weeks in the Hawaiian Gazrtr neusraprr
In Honolulu.
Dated Honolulu, H. l.. December 4. ts71
ALFRED s. HARTWELI.
Attests Justice Of ne Supreme Court
JNo- T. BARNARD, Deputy Clerk. fFI q
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ExEcuToR,s MorlcE

INNfE UNDERSIGNED HAVING HEN pr-r.r
n appointed ana qualified Executor of fiI- WIN -
"a EckLf late n kau. Hawai-. deceased hereby
notles az persons holding cans against sad dee-- =
present the same 70 the Underagned al Watnuu r,r
IiAN, within SIX months from date hey viii - f,r-
ever barred All debtors q sad dscensec ar rrari -
settle promptly with the Undersigned
49,. GEORGE W C. TONFa
NtIpnAiHs hAlr HAWAI- Nov.
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Executors Notice.

VII bSDEHEsItfSED HAVING HEEw -
=, pointed Executor o. the Estate o. JOHN ATTIf-v
iAe o. hanuku, Oahu, deceased hereby Al 1920
p $40 Estate % make Immediate payment. and
~. having ca-ns against The aad Eriata ara -
lulIea % present the within SIX naonfs 5r fev WI
be forever barred. 49, ! n. -
kahuku, Oahu, Nov 10, Is71 al 81
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Administrator,s Notice-

Hh4E UNDERSIGNED ETAvrHH uWEw
- y pponted Administrator % tie Esfls 81 JOHN
soAtOi1 late o. Honolulu. deceased h.rsh1 hotties ~
persons holding claims AGAINST afl rIrl h r-11n9 ~
60 W " undersigned within Ok months ror1
- VII oe inreyer barred An dehtdrs ~ s rfts ~
requested % settie Promptly win thr UnlIerur1sed
49,, JOHN A. H1tlsIEgEE
--,-.-.l-s Zee y l.14 go az
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IN THE NATTER OF THE ESTATE OF

- JOHN RAE, 81 Hama. Maui, deceased IN fhansers
Circuit Judge ID Judicial District II. l. In Protate
Proper application having been made % ths Court b.
NA o. SMITH, Administrator Of the Estate of jobs
ltAh OF Hama, Maui. H. l. deceased and Tor rFarona
t1erein set iorth asking for License me Real F1fa.
Of me deceased Aforesaid Notice hereby rigan 10 a.
whom y may concern that SATURDAY. DECEMBER
~ $50 - 10 o'clock A. NJ. the Court House. I -
haina Mat Is the time place set fr h-arin t -
apPeatos and all objections that may b. ofrrsd ferrto
ABR FOEEANDER.
Iahaina, Nov. "a. fsT1 80 =
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LIST OF LETTERS

liz Ut EE ENC
Demaining in the Honolulu Post Office,
IL December 18th, 1873:
Hd ls'lasI caa 49, Miic Raa Emma
Adams W W Misken, !
Murray, E c
Brown. yefr Mafbesen.
Brown. CAPITA Med Nusent oaptR
BurEe, Thomas
Bruvn. John Norton, G
broad. Jas Norton. ]
Burton. Ben Northcott
Baker, John Noyes,JP
1ssl-J Orleans, E cRssstsredI L,
Punchard, 6 CIV
Ross. eeoD
DsviS Roberts.
Dunean F'n Robinson, B P
DOlron. A ROsscsu, DIFF
Ems, Thos Raymond. w
Reed, Geo
ToiisnsSce. caPtBA
FIinn. Capt Sack,
French, streets, Thos
Godfrey. CAPT stone,
cefchei schreider, Chas
GiaiHghaln. Il senet. II
Graham. VIM senna T
Gardner spauiding GO
Runphrss NJ STYLES. Ms
HanwAy, Ds shenk. Geo
HARRISON Tw Steel. saml Registered u
Hall Simpson, Mrs Louisa
Simpon. Mrs n
Jordan. II Starrett- Capt b A
Jenny, = W Schultz,
yerninrE Dr Shawhella. A
Iaques ID IL Smythe. EOS
JOAQUIN, Elveira, Dutra Antonio
johnson M II
johnson, Mrs III "A Thompson,
ychnat0n. WIN II Thompson, Capt Z II
Jones TOomey,
TAyion, Capt Blk Elza
Kelly, W Townsend \
Kes necy. M1JK
keiiosE. c D Valentine, S
Vasqnez, ceptC
l.ircurnb Chzs
Insrnui. chns Wright W
rInfhinf Weed. W W
rIvrr. Whitney. Capt
Tofrenbenc c whitney, DrJ
White, Capt alex
Moor VESSELS 7
1ra-ou Hfrr Weynton s
A p BRICKWooD
Postmaster General
wR-ppronr inqnirng for letters IN this list part
ui~rir rsauesisd 70 ask for Advertised Letters
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Eu-1cETlat Government Printing Establishment hav-
i- ne LIST Of April, ls7a- Mr.. Henry
- F1-ar. t1rether with tn good VIII OF the HAWAIIAN
EarErE aud At uKQA newspapers the responsibility OF
FzhstnE said newspaper Is entirely his and His Ma
fn-rs s M responsible for any
sr-rsad uc-srapcr- except what may appear
urstr thf head q By Authority"
EDwIS o. HAIL Minister Of Interior.
z
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A GOOD. FAITHFUL MAN WHO UNDER
a STANDS Dairy Farming AND Is NOT AFRAID
OF HARD WORK A WELL married IS preferred.
Apply to s. y. EMERSON.
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TIN ca istnins va-usiun q the Government English
pay Hunoluln, win from the ed pro1mo
r-11rr. Jauua-r 5ia- is7s, a. which time the First
-a-- cf lie ruar vii commence.
D. u-l1r % the Board Of Elucation.
". JAS SMITH. sec'y.
-7as-~rrr- ~C.-
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-EE faiuular Anriversaries being National Holidays
ulstrred ne several DAYS mentioned below.
-s sur-zzagul uaices WI be closed throughout the
Eilrl1-z
-1rl-srtr. nereruher 2bthy-C'hristrnas day.
-n-r'EasnAN.. 1Mru1rv LIST View Years day.
January slst-lrtldAy Of His Majesty the
E-- EurES O. Hal Minister Of the Interior
lrlr-i1l ulics, Nov. "a, ls7A
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caEl - -HE EsyEvoL1,VT.-The Leper Asylum ri
11naa great need OF and cotton for hos
7a ls1 11uliies having articles OF
c- r c-ier favor uron the afflicted BY making
60 1-udl1 and leaving them a. NJ. : g. Wlders, who
uL tlzi filgy forwarded their destination,
~ nr1er az IRE Beard q y oalth.
CHAs- r GrIIcK, Secretary.