The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-02-15

uasiue Hlanus. Ihal special Chicago per-
Iormaace, wnle II made tue King laugh,
evidently lett an unpleasqnt Impression OF
American politeness and decorum not especially
complimentary TO the Chicago scnool. He was
vastly delighted with his experience OF Northern
SHOWS ana the jolity ana exnilarat,on OF a
genuine sleigh ride. lie wou d De almost ready to
give up TIE luxury and pleasures oI the tropical
climate OF ms island home tor the sparkling ana
Northern states Ii he could withstand the riyors
oil the afcric atmosphere when he encountered
during ms travels. Bul genuine attack OF innu.
erZa and congestion OF the lungs warned him that
he was better SUI ed, constitutionally, Tor the
SOFT balmy. delicious climaie OF the Sandwich
the Nor hern portion OF the United States. Yet
he dslikes TO relinqusn all the attractions OF our
great cities.
THE KING AND THE DRAMA.
The theatres ana various places OF amusement
ne mad visited have LETT a permanent Impression
mer on hisre TO his home more than anything
else. he was very properly impressed with the
perfect arrangement and fittings OF tae New YORK
theatres, ana he spoke in complimentary yet
critical terms OF the leading actors wnom ne saw
on their stages. The King is a stu0ent himself,
ana no pretentious fellow can carry the day with
nm on wnen the kanakas open The new nsae
the royal o0X can assure them.
ROYAL SATISFACTION.
But without going turner into details can say
that the King aud mis- entire suite were perfectly
Delighted, as well as amazed. by their visit to the
United states. They speak in the most glowing
language OF The universal attention, hospitality
and respect shown them by Americans, from the
President 10 the humDesr citizen; ana the cour.
teSleS Lney az the NanuS OF OifclalS
Washington are recognized IN most appreciauve
and considerable degree. Ills Majesty and his suite
bear with them the pleasantest iecoliecrons or
the generous reception gwen them by iresuent
Grant Secretary Fish (who was particularly happy
IN his a.tentionsl. General Beknap. secretary
Robson. and Captain Temple. OF the navy, and II
broad cordons OF royal Hawaiian orders could re-
pay he deot miles OF blue RIBBON would be dis
TIE RECIPROCITY TREATY.
We did not converse on the topic OF reciprocity
between our countries, but Nom some remarks
mo " NJ at n IN tltv N
KING was very well satisfied VITA the result OF the
diplomatic efforts OF MS embassy TO Washington.
Mr.. Pierce, our Minister to tue sandwich Isl anus.
seemed 10 ieel very grateful for the KIND assist
ance rendered by the press OF the United states,
and Was quite sure That tue mucn desired reci.
procty treaty would be satisfactorily carried
through.
Tne King appears TO be quito musician. At
the hotel while mere. IN leisure moments, he iOund
great pleasure IN touching the piano, accompany
ing group rp of his trends as they sang native
ans. The King himself has pleasant tenor voice
and sings very artlsIicallY.
IN SAN FRANCISCO.
San Francisco seemed 10 nave exhausted itself
on the first reCcp ION OF His Majesty The trining
bills incurred on that occasion produced so great
an eXn bilion OF petty meanness and contemplate
spirit on the part OF some oil the Supervisors Luat
ont OF pure self respect the Mayor declined to
show any Official attention 10 our roy al guest. SO
quiet, unobtrusve way, and he lett quite relieved
when he was able 70 go about alone, receiving
the theatres ana attended a concert or two nut
there Was no public display. To-day, conc udng
MS visit, he became the guest OF Mr.. jennings ).
cox. agent OF The Pacific Mail Steamship Com.
pany and Inspected The steamship City OF Peking,
accompanied by his suite aud humber OF invited
guests. Her vast dimensions, the megnlficence
and thoroughness OIL her equipment, alu the dis
cipnne eXhlol.ed by her OIiicers and crew
under Captain Griffin, ccited the wsrmest en-
c NUNS from the King and the entire party.
verify believe. mad not the barge OF Rear Aumlral
Amy been alongside, and Lieutenant Mason, OF
the Admlrars stan. Deen ia waiting, the King
would have accepted Mr.. C0x's inv .tatIOn to wait
over and go 10 Honolulu IN the biggest ship tnat
ioats on me waters OF tie Pacific. AS 1t was he
deemed. aud was soon Oh his way TO the pensa.
cola, lying IN the stream
ON SUlPBOARD
AS the Adn!rars barge approached the flagship
yards were manned and the snip was gayy dressed
IN coors. Rear Admiral Amy Cap ain GheraruI
and the officers OF the snip, In full uniform, re.
ceIved the KING at the gangway; the marines,
under Colonei Forming presenting arms and the
band playing. Tne royal ensign was at Oucc uIs-
played at the man, and captal salute OF twenty
0ne guns was hred, all nanos standug by dong
handing tue military dlvl-lon OF tae Paclc, and
stan. were on board, Together with number ais.
rn2uisned eues,s. and, alter the Ioruaities were
concluded. tne King leu OH IN dance WITH Mrs.
Ben holiday, IT,, ana the quarter deck soon be-.
came an animated scene Of pleasure and gayet
young dashlDg blades OF the army and navy pres
ent TO turn as neat figure as his "hoya Pres.
Polish count. After the dance the guests lun he'd
with the Admiral aud King IN the CABIN, wDIcn
had been specially nttea up Tor the ROYAL CUES s.
AS Uncle sam was the host, you may be assured
nothing was wanting 10 make the repast regal ana
satisfactory. 1t would make your readers heads
buzz TO over the list edibes aud drinka ples
purchased by Fleet Paymaster Caswcll Tor the
royal party. II tue engines should break down,
he ad winds arise and the condeusers as well as
the water casks give out, l can almost semi.
officially assure Mr.. Fish that his guests VIII not
suffer IN the least rom thirst. II the voyage should
be pro Onged for months French vineyards ana
the copper dlstier,eS or Kentucky have guarded
against this caamity.
THE DEPARTURE.
After lunch, when loass were drank and
friendly wishes exchanged, Major General ScnOdeld
nine.ncn guns OF The Pensacola believing orth
tnunuerlny salutatons, rs becomes Them on great
occasions. TIE other guests soon departed, and
the flagship steamed down the bay and out the
Golden Gate, sauted bv the forts on either slde,
| and sending back "gnn for gun" until the very
hills were alive with the echoes; and so into the
Pacific sailed King Kalakaua, eeInQ breezy, happy
| and perfectly delighted with all ne had seen, aud
rejOlccd TO be homeward bound, as many are, less
on taking leave Of HIS Majesty your correspon.
| dent was warmly invited 70 VISIT the Sandwich
! islands, with tne royal assurance mat "a iOof,
water ana iOOd,' awaited blnl, and seasoned with
u tree and generous spirit OF hospitality. All the
ton to revlsis the United Stares and make Il more
prolonged soJ0uIn. ms hurried run over the
Continent has only sharpened their appetltes lor
the varied pleasures OF an American tour. We
shall see them again.
THE srElNBERGER MYSTERY.
Besides the King and his suite. and Mr.. Pierce,
UnIted States Minister at the Sandwich Islanus,
the Pensacola took out the mysterious, CONNER.
clal aud mandy Mr. A. b.. Steinper ger bearing tn .
Authorizing him TO do any NUMBER OF things IN his
name IN aud about the samoan group OF ISLANDS
and divers other localities IN the South Pacific
ocean, Besides this COMMISSION which has pr zee.
dent only IN the cases OF John Jay. IN the early
days OF the Republic, and General babcOck, in the
later, Mr.. Stenuerger carries with him more tnan
twenty tons OF fixed ammunition, batteries OF
eating guns, Parrott rined guns, Cases OF Spring.
field rlnes Remington pistols, cutlasses, LUrpe.
does other documents OIL service Ia carrying out
delicate diplomatic negotiations win the naked
aborigines IN the South Pacific Ocean. Besides
q steam launcn on board the Pensacola, and he
has likewise purchased Inc yacht Peerless, nota-
bic Francisco Bay Annals, IN various guises,
Tor the shockingy low prlce OF $1,000, eod to be
sent out TO MS new Principally Tor inscrutabie
objects. a cargo OF tobacco and trlnkels Is to
be sent out; whether lOr trade or diplomacy
the mysterious Steln0erger has not ventured to
reveal, and furthermore ne has not intima ted to
the puollc, which as yet knows little OF his move.
menis, VINO pays the b!lS run up under the special
commission. 1t Is, however, understood tnat u
second st. Domingo scheme Is under way under
tpc same auspices that controlled that signal IAN
ure but the promoters hope 10 be MOI e successful
on the South Paclnc held. The United States cor
r,,e., Icp nnda dam Ernn nun