The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-07-21
The United States EVangeliSm---Peace,
Fraternity and Civilization.
ANEW ERA IN TIE HISTORY OF DIPLOMACY
A Dynasty Obterated and a Government
by Citizen Acclaim
UNITED STATES STEAMER TUs0ARoRA,
RAW OF APTA TpOIV IsfAND

April 80, 1875.
The United States steamer Tuscarora, having
On board Colonel stenoerger, Special Commits
sloner to this group, took her departure rom
Honolulu March 4. Our decks gave the impression
Tnat we were q freight steamer, carrying a deck
cargo OF army utensils OF war and COAL The coal
was for own use, ana the guns carriages and
ammunition were p. esents TO the Samoan govern.
ment. Our passage was generally speaking, q
nne one, especially after crossing 10 the south
ward Of the line. From latitude deg. north to
10 deg. south we experienced a strong, steady
current setting to the westward with force OF
about two knots.
SIGHTING THE ISLANDS.
On the Goth we sighted the islands OF Manua,
ofoo and oioosinga on our port bow, and shortly
after Lutuila ahead.
IN PORT AT PANdo-PANGo
On the 9th we took on board native pilot, and
steamed into the lovely harbor OF Pango-Pango
This harbor is on the southern part OF the island
lhe entrance Is narrow, but well defined by a
high mountain peak on either side. The bay from
the entrance extends north about one-aalr q
mile and then west forming Ia its western part a
bay OF crescent shape.
GEOGRAPHICAL APPEARANCES.
Along tile southern borders or this island a
slightly undulating mountain range extends from
the western to the eastern end the real valley Of
which is this bay, which is the crater Of an extinct
volcano.
The tropical scenery in this bay is Of a nature
hardly to be equalled and impossible TO be sur
passed. narrow band OF SAND, nearly covered
ut high tide, frnged with cocoanut, palms and
bananas ana interspersed with the thick thatche
roofs of the native houses, first presents itself
then
THE TOWERING CRATER,
aensely covered with rank vegetation or varie-
gated oolors not leaving even to the very crest
one square loot or rock OF soil visible This grand
tropical scenery is impossible 10 describe. Coral
reels, through which here and there clear
boat passages, line the beach throughout its en-
tire extent, ranging from six forty feet from it.
The sides OF the crater being PERCEPTIONS, and as
there is no land capable OF cultivation In the har-
Dor, IL is OF no value except a perfect land
locked harbor win plenty OF water or the largest
vessels, where fresh water and provisions can be
obtained.
FIELDS or ARABLE LAND II THE SOUTH.
Mr.. Hunter an Englishman, who has resided for
about twenty years on this island, on the north
srn side, informed me taat upon that SIDE there
80 900 acres OF level country Of the best
Df soil capable OF cultivation. This statement has
been corroborated by other old residents.
THE HATIvEs-FINE SPECIMENS OF HUMANITY.
You at once stru K with The perfection OF
Dmmelry and nne cast OF countenance or both
me men and women. The men are tail and SPLEEN
nldly developed. The women are superior in de-
Feopment TO any that l have ever met In my
travels around the world. and many are really
nne looking and attractive. When yon add to
lnis their good disposition, hospltabo nature, in
Ielligent minds and strong domestic attachments,
Tou only have left as a point OF object on their
foor, which is as ne say, slightly on" they
being, undoubtedly, OF pure Malayan origin.
STYLE OF DRESS.
When you also taKe Into cons Iteration that the
women, wen as men, wear nothing but the
"lava-ava," or clout, which consists OF a small
sheet or cloth passed around them 10 cover the
hips, and nearly 10 the knee, ana secured by half
knotting f., you perceive anotaer interesting fea-
ture OF attraction in these people IN Apla and
other places where foreigners dwell the women
often, and, III fact in TIE majority OF cases. wear
besides the "lava-ava" what is called "tufuts."
IL ls piece OF Cloth which covers the shoulders
and reaches nearly to the 'Tava.lavan both in
rront and behind. Tie fashionable color for hair
both VITA men and women, but more particularly
tie former, IS req, or, more correctly brick This
Is obtained by dyeiug the hair with coral lime.
1t viii rot be long before they VIII be dressed in
European style. Il is only the lack or means that
prevents thar Advancement now. A gift OF an old
coat or a pair OF pautaloons is appreciated Tar
more than twice their value IN money This Is
but one step that they are DESTROYS or making
They show strong and urr ent desires to be taught
and advanced TO such civilized position as may
gain them the respect and admiration OF all
Christian ana enlightened countries.
PRODUCE OF THE SOIL
Cocoanuts are Indigenous Vans sweet 70.
tatoes, bananas, oranges aud bread fruit have
been introduced. Chickens and pigs are their
only live stock At Apis peef and ducks can
occasionally be obtained.
AN INDUSTRIAL STIMULUS REQUIRED.
I nepIpctpd while eprakfpy NJ mo GENERAL oh
lcteristcs OF the natives, o mention their ap-
parent laZinesa, which, TO speak plalnly, Is very
apparent firmly believe, though, that slight
pecuniary consideration VIII casliy develop in
them spirit OF industry worthy or commentator
and to be iound nowhere else among tho Pacific
Islands. Their intelligence, ambition 70 advance,
and willingness 70 do any work II only taught
aud guided, plainly show this % be the case. As
20 the lazy state OF existence that they now are
and formerly hivo been living in, the reasons are
obvious and result from natural causes. they
have IN close proximity 70 their homes cocoanut
trees yam. bread fruit ana taro, aud RAISE
few chickens and pss These comprise
their food, with the exception Of fsh,
which they can catch easily on the reefs
at low water. what little WORK has been done By
them in the past has, generally Speaking been
recompensed By old Clothes and not money.
Knowing this, what can be expected OF a people
come to these islands start sugar and cotton
plantations, zeal kindly and CONSIDERABLY with
them and reward item for labor rendered, and it
will be seen tina, they VII become goOd, honest
and faithful aborera
MAUNGA, THE HAEBoE CgiEF
'iMaunga,n chief OF PsnpO.Pango Harbor, IL
really refractory chief having jurisdiction SIM
ny over that narbor. oar object in calling IN here
was to acqualnt him with Colonel s,einberger's
mission and 60 endesyor to influence him TO give
his allegiance 10 the general government TO be
formed at Apla.
AN AMERICAN LECTURE on GOVERNMENT
Commander Erben explained TO him the objects
ola government and the great dement's only 20 be
derived from unity Of action but 70 no avail as