The Hawaiian gazette., 1873-03-19

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age, 1t will be Hawaiian soil, outside the limits
of the naval arsenal Such town would be unde
Hawaiian laws and no more injure Honolulu thar
would revival Of the prosperity of Lahaiua, which
we would all be glad to see accomplished. Any
thing which builds towns in any part of the group
would be Of advantage to all parts of it,
The whole procedure of Hawaiian Jurisdiction
could go peaceably and uninterruptedly as in
own city when naval vessels are in port In fact
with more security, since that which is now granted
| by naval commanders as matter of courtesy could
be stipulated for in the treaty a matter of right
In fact the similarity of our common law system OF
jurisprudence renders il probable that it might be
arranged that all of mis6emeanors not strictly
military should be tried in our own much respected
courts. In any event, the Alsatia of the Pacific
would have the same opportunity of being located
In that neighborhood It has in our own city at the
present time, and no more That such cession
would not be derogatory TO our national dignity we
maintain, as are not naval power; and it
would not be without precedent
In an English newspaper of Nov %, 1858 fipd
the following in regard to the cession of Villa
Franco BY Sardinia TO Russia
"Villa Franco has of late become famous for hay
ing been given up by the Sandman Government to
hussld. IL Is upon tue mediterranean, two
miles from Nice, and has spacions and secure har-
Dor, and dock in which formerly the Royal galleys
were kept, and which will doubt now be turned
to good account by the great Northern Power which
has obtained possession of it."
Then follows description of the ceremony of
taking possession. 1 have not been able to trace
the history of this transaction, but think the posi-
ton of the then King of Sardinia, now King of Italy
is far from showing that such cessious necessarily
ind 10 mol in hoe
such depot in Pondlchery; Portugal, in China,
the port OF Macao, and England, also, the port of
Hong Kong, ceded to her at the end of the opium
war. Nations have been known to seize and hold
such possessions when they felt that their interests
required them, but happily such acts are not Gus
tomary now.
That smuggling would increase even if CONNER
cial port were opened would be very unlikely for
under such treaty most American goods would
enter Honolulu free of duty and all other goods
would enter Honolulu cheaper than an American
port. Under these circumstances, it would be
worse for the United States than for us to have
port there, for we could arrange our tariff with
reference to this single contingency, while they
must consult larger interests.
The contingency OF great maritime war 10 which
the United States would be involved is a very re-
ilOlG OHt lHtIS WOuiu seem 10 be little in
abiding to it, The policy of the United States is in
favor of peace; she is not likely to be embroiled
with European Powers, and the Geneva Arbitration
and Berlin Award show that disputes do not neces-
sarily imply wars. But in such an event we are no
more likely to become involved by the occupancy of
Pearl River than would be by the menofwar
which would certainly be sent here to protect Amer
lean interests. In fact not likely to be involved
with her vessels Pearl River as if they were in
Honolulu harbor, whose neutrality We are respon.
sibc for.
That it would be great advantage to the United
States is no doubt apparent but that granting such
for great reciprocal benefits is unfrendly
to other Powers, is not true Every nation acts for
its own interest, even to formation in times of
peace of alliances offensive and defensive: Great
Britain at time, in return for exceptional ad-
yantages in Portugal, made such an alliance Por-
tugal at that time being in position relatively
like that of Hawaii to America.
That foreign Power could or would object is
certain for their interests in it would not be sui-
,ienly large to justify untriendy an act towards
he United States, and dispatch received at the
British Legation here in 1867, and published in the
GAZETTE Of August 2s, of that year, proves that
the cession made part OF a Reciprocity Treaty
10 other nation could claim similar concessions-at
east in the opinion of the learned law officer of the
British Crown
In times of peace, all national ships would enjoy
he advantages of the docks built by 1.-THE United /
taes Among the many advantages of such ces-
ion may allude to the belief that it would settle
he route of the Pacific telegraph, which otherwise
night go to Japan by way of the Aleutian Islands
n advantage well worthy of our considerations
EIit afaf.,, -. Al.
cen agitated and it is a subject that always will
resent itself in times of active political thought,
nd must be boldly and fairly considered. It grows
ut OF our contguity to the great American Republic
which so many of our residents are citizens
IL has at times been grossly misrepresented. II
y no means implies hostility to this Government or
eople on the part OF the people of America 1t
rows IN part out OF the magnificent success which
rs attended the States and Territories which have
cen absorbed into that Union, and out of the lust
airs OF foreigners OF the extinction of the naive
liefs who have held the balance of power in the
awaiian Government for so many years. Properly
1derstOOd aud voluntarily entered into it presages
D evil to the native race Ii does not mean subin.
ltion or conquest. 1t would bring an enlargement
the sphere of political life promise OF success to
lterprise and industry. 1t would be useless to
my this.
But the essential condition to all its benefits
the free consent and desire the Hawaiians them
Ives. All agree upon this point. 1t is believed
at 1t is the inevitable destiny of this country,
g to the dimnutiOn of the native race. If this be
IL Is not destiny which need excite fears or
which we need be ashamed. To be one of forty
fifty millions of cosmopolitan self governing peo-
e, need not be destiny for the children Of this
neration to avoid.
But as measure of relief this would only be prac-
able if King chiefs and people desired it. II il
mes in such way, aud is not precipitated untme-
1t Will be national blessing, aud as the natural
tGrowth of friendly policy on the part of the
lited States. Such a cesson of the sovereignty as
nexation implies, was once made to the United
ites when hostile force threatened our port, and
;epted by the Hon. Luther Severance then Amer \
N Commissioner here, but it was generously re-
unced by orders from Washington, when the
lger had passed away. In the event of a great
lonal calamity or emergency such au occasion
Iht again arise, but till that time comes, this ma
n will be sustained In its independent efforts by
the friends of the people and, TO my mind these
lrts VIII not be less successful under a King gov
ing through liberal laws equtably administered r,
relying on the affection OF his people, than BY the
Ong arm of any despOt. Well might the Hawaiian
to his reiguing King, in view of the manly way
came to the throne:
g Wear unashamed crown by thy desert,
More than by birth thine own,
Careless Of watch and ward thou art begirt
By loving hearts alone.
The moated wall and batfleship fail.
But safe shall justice prove,
Stronger than greayes Of brass or iron mail
The panopy Of love-"
ut let us regard this subject from an American
ldpoint. Careful Observers arc puzzled to ascer-
the American sentiment upon this question and
bold assertion TO say the United States favor n
b Acquisitions in view of their rejection of ST ~
mas after the negotiation of solemn treaty with
mark, ratified by the vote Of the people Of that
and he rejection If huG GO, no, -