The New York herald., 1874-12-08
HOLDING LEV f ES
Views Of the Monarch on Reci-
procity with America.
ON TO WASHINGTON.

Ing the snip and Forcing her. under all the canvas
she could carry, ten and eleven knots hour,
which proved to be q verirable providential ais
pensation, because when the gale subsded ana the
ship was driven ahead py her engines two OF the
four boilers gave out, and the speed dropped from
ten to six knots against head winds. However,
the passage OF eleven days was not SO
very prolonged, and as the ship made
most comfortable weather and all on board
were well seasoned travellers, including the King
and his suite, everybody enjoyed the trip. The
cabin OF Captain Hopkins had been fitted up for
the accommodation OF the royal guests In as ele-
CANT and comfortable q manner as possible in
Honolulu, In obedience to instructions from the
Navy Department. II was beautifully decorated
with nags and adorned with green leaves which
retained their freshness and color for long time,
and festooned with trailing tropical vines The
after part OF the cabin, occupied by His Majesty
and Hon. Mr.. Pierce United States Minister 10 the
Sandwich Islands, was separated from the forward
part or dining room by drapery Of nags. His
Majesty had room with a broad, elegant bed
stead, canopied and luxurianty fitted up, with
bathroom and closets adjoining. and the neces-
sary furniture, expressly purchased for the occa-
sion.
The modest supply OF table furniture furnished
commanders OF vessels by our government was
supplemented by liberal and suitable reinforce
guests to dine in satisfactory style, and gen.
erous provision was exhibited by the purveyor in
laying in proper stores OF edlbes and the accom-
panytng fluids, which tend so we'll to relieve the
tedium Of sea voyage. The Captains servants
were aided BY the well trained servants OF the
King. Nothing was wanting to make the trip in
every way royal In It's joys and pleasures. The
company was small and harmonious. It consisted
OF the King, Governors J. o. Domns and J. NJ.
Kupena, his private secretary, E. N. Mayor, Hon.
H. A. Pierce, United States Minister Resident, who
accompanies the King as the represen entatve OF the
United States government, and the gallant and
spirited host, Captain hopkins, who dispenses his
hospitality with grace and charming dignity char
acterislc OF the naval ofcer OF the golden days In
Captain Hopkins the Navy Department fopnd q
representative admirably fitted for the dehcate
position OF host to honored guest Of the people
OF the United States-a fact which was cordially
recognized by His Majesty and suite- During the
passage the King honored daily two or three
ofcers OF the ship with an Invitation to dine with
him, until all OF the wardroom mess had enjoyed
hts liberal hospitality. With the crew the King
laid aside all ceremony, and conversed freely with
the men. asking questions about the daily routine
OF ships lifa the management OF the battery and
the history Of their lives, meanwhile distributing
cigars here and there and evincing in every
way hts interest In their welfare. From all
hands. high and low, the kindest expressions
OF good will toward His Majesty are heard. He
Is generous and liberal, and thoroughly demo-
cratic In his feelings, and never falls to enjoy
great popularity wherever he Is known. All were,
therefore, sorry to part with him this morning
when he left the ship to land on the American
Continent. His suite were equally agreeable and
pleasant as messmates ana left desirable men,
ory behind them.
RECEIvr0 THE KING
The Benica having anchored late last night or
the Preside, steamed past the city this morning to
the man-ofwar anchorage at Mission Bay, receiving
as she moved past Alcatraz q national salute Of
twenty-one guns, in honor OF the royal Hawaiian
ensign which new at her main, The Benicis's
heavy guns returned salute for salute and on the
arrival at Mission Bay additional exchanges OF
laundering compliments were given by the United
States frigate Saranac. Captain W. W. Queen,
just In from q cruise to the Mexican coast,
and the sloopofwar Portsmouth, Commander
J. 8. Skerritt recently home from special cruise
to Alaska with the Iceandic Commissioners. At
her anchorage Major General Sconeld, com.
manding the Division Of the Pacific, and
star; the Mayor OF San Francisco and
Consul OF Hawaii, Mr.. Severance, paid their
respects to His Majesty and waited until
he went ashore to accompany him. At half
past eleven O'Clock ne embarked on the steam
launch OF the Benicia, accompanied by the gentle
men above named The hosting Of the royal
standard at the bow OF the launch was the signal
Tor royal salute from the Benica and other ships
OF war. the yards were manned and the royal
guest sailed on amid the cheers Of the sailors ana
with all the honors awarded on such an occasion.
The launch then proceeded to Broadway wharf,
where the King and suite landed amid the roar or
the heavy artillery at Fort Acatraz and the
sharp salute Of battery or the California National
Guard, stationed on the wharf.
THE LANDING.
An immense number OF people OF both sexes
had assembled to witness the landing, and the
King received a cordial and warm greeting as he
entered an open barouche drawn by four horses
and drove OF, escorted to the Grand Hotel by the
First regiment OF National Guard and a company
OF cavalry. AS he proceeded through the streets
the populace cheered him vocerously and showed
him every sign OF welcome, TO which he responded
by bows and smiles On arriving at the hotel he
was established in grand suite OF rooms where
he soon held q small levee ana gave audience TO
the officers OF his escort and distinguished cit
liens. An immense crowd surrounded the hotel
and watched for his appearance for some time;
but, beyond showing himself once or twice, he
remained in his salon and received his visitors,
surrounded by his stan and supported by Minister
Pierce and the Hawaiian Consul, Mr.. severance.
Among the visitors was General sconeld, who In
timated that he had in view a number OF Jtlnct0ns
in honor OF the King, and 1t was agreed that the
sojourn OF the royal party should last until Thurs
day or Friday next A number Of excursions,
&C., are being planned, and It is certain that
while here the King will enjoy himself II the au.
thorities are successful In their efforts.
HE RECEIVES THE HERALD CORRESPONDENT.
This afternoon your cores pondent called upon
His Majesty at the Grand Hotel and was very
courteously received. The King, who is fine
looking, rather stout gentleman, OF about forty
four years OF age, with an expressive counte-
NANCE bright eyes and an appearance indicating
a thorough familiarity with che best society OF
the world, speaks the English language
with perfect dictum, and, although on
topics connected with his extraordinary