The Hawaiian gazette., 1874-06-03


quest in the dark days. But soou discovered that
his statement was unworthy Of belief and M
/ Thurstou gave Il Is fat denial That the King and
chiefs should have refused annexation 10 the per
emptory manner they did, appeared incredible upon
the face OF the general belief that they were ayor
BILE TO It. But in letter handed to the Commodore
they desired Ito keep their country" admitting
that the power Of England could easily take u from
them II that power put forth 10 do 80.
Violence, deferred only By the presence OF Her
Maesy's SHIPS lying 10 Levuka, Wasagain threatet-
ed. The white people we're furious. The dsappoint-
ment OF the Commodore and British Consul vas
vented In prociamations Issued b. the latter threat
ching TO exercise the terrurs % the foreign enlist
ment act upon any British subject that shouid ven
I ture 10 enter upon the military service Of King
Cakobau thus at once destroying the efficacy % bis
small army that differed almost entirely by
Englshmcn. further proclamation eantiouinS
/ the public from accepting drafts upon the Kings
treasury for moneys. bad the effect Of paralyzing
whatever little credit the government possessed
/ The King and his government; By these means, and
Others OF obvious annoyance were thus placed hors
dc combat
Al Bsu, Immediately after the King refusing to
cede, upon the face OF the tremendous difdrulties
that now threatened, ministers, without one OLSEN
TENT resigned their Offices. And Immediately upon
their resignation being handed him, His Majesty
earnestly desired Mr. Thurston TO take of1e as bis
special and chosen adviser That gentlemen con
serted to do so. This appears to have given great
umbrage to Commodore Goodcnough. who declined
to receive Mr.. Thurston the Kings minister. and
for some time considerable eooluess existed between
the parties. Blu; Il was well that Mr. Thurston, I'M
daunted BY the fearful opposition he would have.
and had to encounter. indomitably stood BY thc po
sitiOn. His skill and diplomacy effected that which
the combined efforts Of all Others failed 10 obtain
Mr.. Thurston being sincerely, as have said, IN
favor OF ecssion, knowing that chaos aud run must
certainly follow without Il, applied himself 10 the
task. He pointed out 10 the King and chiefs that
for want OF means from dire hamilton, the indepen
dent government must fail lie suggested that an
offer Of the government might be made that would
secure 10 the King and his people all their indivd
nal nf vtfEe M
jects, which II was now apparent be was without
support assistance OF any Kind unable 10 do. 4
And he obtained the concurrence OF the kug and I
chiefs To his views.
Then he again approached the Royal Commission +
ers. although am sorry say be bad been treated
with some considerable eontumely BY theml and .
having explained 10 Commodore Goodenough what
he had done, former friendly relations resumed
aud another meeting Of the King and Chiefs was
projected. This meeting, at which all the Foreign
COnsuls. consisting OF DR.. Brewer Consul for the
United States, Mr. F. Hennings, Consul for the Ger
man Empire, and myself your Consul, we're
present, and in addition Sir Charles 81 Julian
Chief Justice Of this Kingdom lat the special request
OF the hing), took place. The result was a formal
offer from the King and Chiefs Of FIJI OF a cession
of the country 10 England. which was most court T
eously received by the British Commissioner Ar
Engagements were at once made for the carrying on
OF a provisional government until the period when
the British flag should be hoisted, aud the Fijian
forever Withdrawn. The particulars OF these formal
ties Your EXcellency viii Ind published in the
FIJI GG-stfe, Of which have forwarded you copies.
Immediately following this a conference iook
place, consisting Of the COnsus aforesaid Commo.
dore Goodeuough and Mr.. Layard. who together
with Mr. Thurston, as Chief Secretary: also the
Prince, the Kings eldest son. aud Rattu Laveuaca
His Majestyis brother The Chief Justice was a ,
member of this conference A searching Inquiry
was made into Fian affairs. also an entire recon
;truction Of the government with great reductions
10 the expenditure The gentiement ut the confer
snee were appointed by the King to continue the
PROVISIONAL administration, aud they remain at the
read Of affairs until the country Is taken over BY
England This Is the political situation at the pres
mt time.
l have furnished Your Excellency at the risk
u prolixity succint statement OF the progress 7
II affairs during the last five or six stirring
fact since September last. At pres .
nj OF course there has only been made an Of
er of cessiou to England Bot there Is no doubt
hat it will be accepted. have thought II desirable
enter July into this matter, the experiment OF
'unn independence having SO far been a failure,
ave thought u proper that you should have a true
tatemeut of the events that have caused L. ana 40
much that Is false is current
Having resided in this country since the inaugn.
alton OF the Kingdom l prepared to offer an
pinion as to the causes of failure aad having mi
uiely noticed the actions Of ministers 10 stale sue
inctly as to their integrity. Much has been said
nd much written against them. The press Of Aus.
rala aud elsewhere has been subsidized to publish
iorse than fallacies, abOminable uutruths The
tie OF Ministers is known. They are an ont OF
nee, and Tree from the turmoils Of this stormy
abinet save Mr.. Ihurston, who remains in at the
quest Of King Cakobau, with the concurrence OF
be royal commission, and believe with the appro-
alton Of the foreign eonsuls resident here lei me
Id that they have not received fair play here or
sewheTe. In my opinion Mr.. Woods the late e.
remier, is thoroughly honorable and upright gen .
eman, OF great energy aud indomiiable pluck and
erseyerance- can say no less OF Mr.. Thurston
III chief secretary, formerly Her Britannia Males
Is Acting Consul here for a period q FIVE years
nd when further state that these gentlemen have
ID the unremitiing assistance OF the Kings chief
stice, Sir Charles St Julian, formerly your own n
mister and cousulgeueral at New south Wales :
nose name must have been a household word M 4
'ur cabinet for number Of years and Whose
lrning and works placed him IN the highest posi- :
1n IN syaney' think could not point 10 p set OF
uer gentlemen
An expensive war among The native tribes. and
e construction OF an establishment too exnenslve y,
: this colony in its depressed, and continued de-
essing condition, led 10 an absence Of the spews =
war that no enegy or ability could stand against -
ie continued disturbances amongst the whites ex- =
nded the difficulties IN which ministers were -
nnged. These combined prejudieial tendencies N
re overwhelming. because they caused a with -
avail Of al confidence from rs by merchants ana
ptalisis at distance, who with secure and STA
government have ever been DESTROYS Of ouenino
and developing our enormous resources Thus m
hands pray for annexation 10 any great power
Il would afford the protection they require Had -
great powers recognized this government
yernment Dc jius as well as De fftfo. believe fhe
siton would never have been 50 deporable as 10
eventuated.
ihings are al present quiet although trade Is ats
I'd still Capitalists are now agaia turning their ~
entiou towards Us and trust that when again y
re the honor TO address you q will be my happi.
thoroughly permanent basis
have the honor 20 be, with profound respect
ur Excellency's most obedieut servant
DfApcr " l. Nruus~ -