The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-07-21

should at once give way TO an earnest desire 20
promote the common good.
THE MISSIONARIES
VINO have Christanized you have made the
groundwork for your future success as a nation.
and the time has now come when their good seeds
must bear lrult.
In our country we have many forms or worship
All are tree Co worship God as they may desire.
There are no prescribed FORMS and 1t should be so
IN all Samoa. Each creed is earnest and sincere
i'll the effort to promote your happiness and well
being Religious freedom is the best guarantee OF
your success.
THE STEP TO oTvILIzATIoN-Irs REWARDS.
In your intercourse with the whites you must
come TO trust them, and they will respect you and
abide by your laws. The large mercantile firms
among you. with their ships and houses, have. by
an example of industry, taught you the value OF
your land and your products and given you an
importance which perhaps you would not other
wise have obtained Therefore you must meet dis
agreements in q proper spirit; consider that law
is for protection, and in all lands there grow up
civil stri e and disagreements; but this should not
provoke distrust. You VIII best show your capac-
ity TO rule by fairly meeting all issues as they
arise In proper spirit, with an intelligent dspo-
sition TO fairly investigate, and then to consider
that perhaps the white men among you may have
ing the difficulties which may arise In the future.
In bringing you presents from our government
l made such selections as | honestly thought
would be OF the greatest service to you. IL may
have seemed strange selection, but belieTed
that knew Samoa and the Samoans. l know
that you can build government houses and begin
the work OF law making, but knew that such
presents you could not create; that they would
not only be acceptable but that II was recogni-
government house. a dressed and armed guard
ana police force, would dignity your government
and speak a decided language to all samoans 1t
means that the central government here at Null
nun Is the Recognized authority OF the islands.
The senseless argument which has been advanced
at other places that this looked warlike is scarcely
worthy OF comment. 1t is guarantee OF protec-
ton against internal dissenslons, and will serve
TO cause the government to be respected ;
1t Is safeguard against the horrt
BILE ana unnatural wars which have ragged
upon the islands. A recognized authority VIII
know how to protect Itself and the people. As
against the great armed nations OF the world you
will never be strong, but your legitimate strength
VIII be In your pauclty or numbers-your very
weakness will DC your real strength.
The honesty Of your intentions and the wisdom
OF your laws viii cause you to be protected and
respected by all nations.
You are now entering upon new era Of your
history. You begin life anew, and, your laDors
but just commenced, the eyes OF other people
will be upon you. ! nave told you OF Hawaii; it
is Kingdom; It's officers educated, its Parliament
composed of native Hawalians; their laws are
mild and just and their little island Kingdom is
recognized and respected abroad. Peace pre-
walls and the people are happy, yet the country
produces little other than lard ana sugar The
Hawanans are a mild and gentle race, having a
large share OF human intelligence; the people are
generally educated; but with all my respect for
them 1t Is plain they are physically and intelleC-
tually inferior to Samoans. Diseases have made
sad havoc among this interesting race; their pop
ulation seems TO be passing away.
From this brief notice OF Hawaii, you may Judge
WHAT YOU MAY ACCOMPLISH
with your abundant resources In the days 10
come.
The King OF Hawaii, Kalakaua, whom have the
pleasure OF knowing well, has manifested a
most lively interest In your welfare, and he will
look for news OF your progress and real concern.
You are botn ISLANDERS, and my pride in your prog
ress and elevation cannot find terms to ex.
press My interest is made manifest In the fact
that have lett home and friends to join you. In
the beginning OF your career it is NOT only work,
but work In the right direction.
The establishment OF government is not light
work. There must be oflcers or the central
government; there are to be districts with repre-
sentatives and local magistrates; there must be
several government buildings and narbor regua.
tions. All this will not be as troublesome and
difficult as 1t now appears.
THE ACCEPTABLE TINE.
Let us progress as rapidly as possible so that
the Tuscarora can take back TO America a report
OF your abors and that the Captain can speak
favorably to the President OF the United States.
This is not the cay TO determine the details OF
work. After this day l Will be among you, and
you can fnd me at all times.
This Is a day OF JOY for Samoa and kindly greet
ings expressive OF our love for you and hopes In
the future.
This is all. May the eye OF Cod be upon you.
TIE NEW GOVERNMENT OF SAMOA ANNOUNCED
IN THE SANDWICH ISLANDS.
HONOLULU, July q 1875.
The United states ship Tuscarora arrived June
20 from Samoa, bringing news OF the establish
ment OF a monarchco-republc, OF which Colonel
Stelnberger IS Premier
THE NEW KINGDOM ASKS FOR RECOGNITION.
HONOLULU, July 2, 1876.
Lieutenant Morris OF the United States snip
Pensacola, has come on from Samoa, accredited
as Envoy to King Kalakaua to ask for recognition
OF the new government among the family Of na-
tions
TT WYATT