The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-05-30
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Aristocratic Influence Anayed Against
Constitutional Reform.
TIIE KINGS TOUR.
Troubles with q Depleted
Treasury.
HONOLULU, May II, 1874.

HONOLULU May II, 1874
After ten days OF waiting for steamer ] Am
permitted to close my budget for this MAIL
The Legislative Assembly has played sad havoc
with the amendments to the constitution proposed
by King Lunalilo. The proposal to have the mobiles
and representatives separated was lost by . large
majority. The arguments OF the representatives
against this amendment alone reconcile one to
the idea Uf having but one chan Der. IL was anus
ing TO see the change which has come over the
new mobiles in relation to this amendment Ihave
one in my minds eye who in 1853 led the van in
this measure of reform, being then representa-
tive IN the opposition, but now, having been pat
ented as o noble in 1878, he has seen a new hight
and has changed his mind. How strange that q
parchment should impart an indigo hue TO one's
blood in so short time! The rest OF the amend
ments were slaughtered In the most reckless man.
ner with the exception OF the two relating to the
property qualification OF voters and representa-
tives The property qualification as to voters is
removed, while the qualification or represents
tives can now be changed from time to time.
NArIvIsT SENTIMENT.
From the tenor OF petitions presented to the As
sembly 1t is evident that the people have lost con-
ddence in the foreigners for which the foreigners
have to thank themselves. The miserable PROPOSE
ton to cede Hawaiian territory to the United
States in exchange for reciprocity treaty has
poisoned the native mind most completely One
petition prays that all foreigners may be removed
from ONCE. A representative proposes 10 amend
the marriage law so that a native woman shall
not be allowed to marry foreigner.
WARNINGS TO ROYALTY
The spirit OF insubordinatiOn in our police and
military bodies is not yet qUenched A few days
since 1t was deemed wise to reduce the police
force; SO eight members were discharged, where
hair
disaffected members Immediately repaired to the
residence OF Queen Emma, where they created q
disturbance which led to the arrest of some OF
them. On the I'd inst. our citizens repaired to the
square near the palace to hear the band discourse
sweet music, ana after waiting a half hour 1t
leaked out that the members OF the band would
play. not having been paid for the last months
services. The members OF the band strutted about
SAYING mo pay, no play" me result IS that the
government, with the consent OF HIS Majesty de-
cided to dlsband the band One thing is evident
the present Ministry do not intend to have their
authority set at defiance with impunity.
Joseph q. Carter has been appointed Registrar
Of Public Accounts
ROYAL TOUR IN THE ISLANDS TERRIToRY-AT HOME
AGAIN.
The months Just passed have been quiet 80
far as business is concerned; the only unusual
event being the royal progress OF King kalakana.
In my last gave sketcn o. the vl SIT 70 na1a
Hawaii Maui and Molokai have been visited, and
that upon oil OF them there was every semblance OF
are iull OF accounts by Special Correspondence but
strange say, there is but little OF incident worthy
this city rom rom" M Nc where he had stopped to
say kindly word to his leprous subjects, ne was
surrounding hills were ablaze with fires: notices
in cOored lights were placed upon Punchbowl Hill
Shipping in the harpor, notably tue United states
ship Benicta and American bark Ceylcn, were
splepddy decorated with lights s car
! King and Queen were seated and drawn to The
| palace by the boys OF the native schools. The
streets through which the cavalcade passed were
brilliantly Illuminated with torches borne by the
Kings adherents. The buildings along the line OF
lanterns ana transparencies. The gentlemen from
! China signifed their Joy at the sale return OF
n u bombs and recrackers The natives s truly
say that no Hawaiian King ever received such an
a a men saaxe aaer eaas ana
pertinent question, Who Is to pay the bills Tor all
this display In fact
is the spectre that haunts all these scenes Of
nlirth and merriment. The Collector General Of
exports, and out OF seventeen articles enumerated
but one shows any gain oyer the figures for the
niicant gain OF 49, $40 pounds in rice. The falling
on in sugar and molasses PADDY hides and goat
skins Is no doubt due to the lack Of Shipping to
fdently believed that the exports for the quarter
ending on the 3oth Of June win prove the correct
Kingdom are none Of the brightest, stlll we have
some reasons for believing that the crisis Is upon
products we may worry through with but few
heavy scars. The most alarming evidence OF de-
cay In the Kingdom Is the continual emigration Of
the middle class OF our population TO the Brush
colonies In few instances, but more largely TO
California, Oregon and Washington Territory. Tho
skilled mechanic Is leaving US by every packet and
has been Tor over two years past while the differ
'ence in condition between the laborlng class ana
s o @ Is %ss
coming wealtnier, but the poor are becoming
poorer.
ANNEXATION TO AMERICA AS A CURE
Asa matter OF course the annexationfsfs arc
jublant, but inst why 1t Is hard to conceive, for
any possible change cannot take place before they
/ il more In opposition TO the idea OF annexation
than It hasibeen for many years past and the
| present complexion OF our Legislature gives nos q
| ray OF hope for the growth OF the idea Annexa-
tionists believe that grand opportunity was lost
LunalilO's DEATH and they rejoice to hear that Ad.
miral Reynolds assumes command or the North
Pacific squadron Aama. ReynU s as CON-
i ther obnoxious to Kamehameha " and tho
chiefs or this Kingdom, ana 1T remains to be seen
\ what reception he will meet at the hands OF His
4 Majesty Kalakana and the few remaining chiefs.
AarInists still AFFECT to believe that Queen
Emma's party means mischief and, as q conse-
quence, the importation OF improved firearms Is
assuming marked proportions. The foreign ole.
%S Be T re y ns M and
pairing himseli--to limited extent perhaps
with means OF defence. For the safety OF ali
/ classes in this community 1t would be well II
American political leaders and the press would dis
countenance any attempt to stimulate this antag.
chanoe o. 70 ' ,b sae nave every
powerful race can concede to weak'one, that the
change. II 1t must take place. may be made with.
vessels visit us let their commanders bear a.
surances OF good will from the American to the
Hawaiian people rather than promPtings to con-
tinued efforts Tor the overthrow OF Hawaiian a0v.
ereignty.
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