The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1876-07-26
WEDNESDAY, yULT 20.
How the samoans were sod TO Hamburg Ner-
chants by Grants Agent


ihe B,,rr1o5RtI, search vas made in Steinber-
gers residence which brought TO light two doon-
menis that thoroughly explained the fallen Mn
ister's plans. These documents are contracts
which Sieinberger made with john II. Ia,rbe
IT, Of Baltimore. his assistant aud coadiu,or, and
J. C Goiehroy & Son Of Hamburg. The con-
tract with Godefroy & Son Is dated Sept l6
1874 and that with Ia,rohe, Jan. ?, 1875. On
the llih OF December lS74--,hat is after The
dale Of the contract with the GodeffrOys-Stein-
berger received from President Grant that "a
nous private letter eouaiersigned by Secretary
Fish, to the chiefs Of Samoa in which Grant in
forms the Samoaus that Col A. b. Steiuberger,
whum be had sent as q special agent 10 the
Navigator Islands and who conveyed a letter TO
him from the Samoan chieftains was returned to
them to assist them. pursuant to their reqaest in
the Development Of civilized Commonwealth.
This letter was used by Sieinberger as credential
to protect and assist him carrying into effect his
agreemen, with Go5sffroy's. from whom, for pre-
lirniuary expenses. he had meantime Obtained an
advance OF 10000. The contract with GOdef-
troy & Son resds as follows;
Agreement between Col. A B. Sieiuberger
and Messrs. J. c. Goietfrcy & Son Of Hamburg,
in relation 10 their establishment at Apia, Ufolu
Samoa -
!. Col A. B. Steinberger proceeds TO the Sa-
moan Islands as United States Commissioner in
order TO establish there stable government based
upon correct principles Of administration
.. Col A. B. Steinberger who by his future
position al Samoa, and the endorsement Of bis
home government, will evidently exercise para
mount inference N the Samoan Islands. hereby
pledges himself in the interest OF ]. c. Gojef-
froy 6 SON. to avoid all other business connec-
lions 10 America Europe and Samoa. He will
identify the interests Of The
Samoan government with those Of J. c. q. &
Son, and secure for the latter appropriate repre-
senjation.
3. J. c. 6. s. Son promise TO assist Col. Stein
berger HE ariuous task and particularly TO iu-
struct their representatives, at Apia 20 cultivate
i friendly intercourse with the missionaries. and
keep vigilaui eve on the behavior Of the crews
Of their vessels when on shore
i J. {. g. & Son promise. as soon ss the Sa-
moan government Is recognized by the United
States government. TO Use all their influence TO
fAlNA4G 4 StAlAtAL ANNNell- lANA ShS hSA ul44i
government.
II Is further specially agreed that:
a Col. Sleinberger Is 10 procure for J. C. G.
& Son the approval aud ratification by the Sa-
moan government Of all sales Of land heretofore
made 10 J. {. q. Il Son by the natives.
B. The Samoan government is to permit ihe
introduction Of foreign labor. (Chinese as well
as that Of other isanders)-
The Samoan government TO furnish such ships as
NAV be designated by the representatives Of J. e.
q. / SON, with permits for the importation OF
foreign laborers.
c (Fhis section relates 10 free trade)
d. (This section relates to harbor dues)
c. This section relates 10 rates Of piotsge,
which are to be determined after consultation
with The representatives OF J. C. q. & Son)
f This section provides per capita tax Of
eOcoauuI fbre aud copra to be paid to the Sa-
moan government by the Inhabitants of the ISL
ands).
q. This provides for further contingent fund
Of copra and coeoanut fibre to be raised By the
Samoan government. 60 pounds Of each commo-
dly TO be contributed annually by the head. Of
every family for every member Of his family
Z. All the cOppra and coeosnut fore thus
raised is 10 be sold by the Samoan government to
J. &C. & Son FOR the next ten years at / = Zone
and halo cents per pound, J. c. G. & Son to
have the night 10 rescind the contract upon one
years notice. The Samoan government to be
answerable for the good quality Of the said CON-
mOiiiies.
i. RELATES to land tax
l. Relates 10 tax on spirituous liquors, beer
aud wiue).
/ TIE Samoan government grants j. c. G. &
Son monopoly for 20 years for the European
trade Of the bark OF the Ma" or Chinese null
sraa nd rrn,npnfv F,r tha S,r,a II
for the American trade to Waiter 5. Wilkinson
Of Baltimore.
a. Relates.to further sales of lands belonging
10 natives
"a. Col. Sieiuberger agrees to exert bis infG-
snce 10 obtain q speedy settlement Of the claims
Of J. C. 6. & Son against the Samoan govern
ment. chieftains and people.
o. Relates 10 steam communication between 4
San Francisco and Samoa.
.. j. c. g. & Son 10 be appointed the bankers /
and fiscal agenls Of the Samoan government, at /
Samoa and il Hamburg for the world. excepting /
America aud there, too, if J. c. q. & Son desire /
q. The Samoan government to determine on
standard coin. and if it is thought to desirable to
ssue legal tender paper currency, j. G. q. &
son 10 have the execution Of this scheme, as well
is the coming Of metal circulating medium,
lpon conditions to be determined by them and
Col Steinberger
The establishment Of q government bank to be
ikesise entrusted 10 J. C. g. & Son. upon con-
iiuOns 10 be determined By them aud Col. Stein
,erger.
?. OF al copra or cocoanut fibre sold by the
samoan government 10 jog. & Son, Col. Stein
'erger 10 receive from J. c. q. & Son 81 per ton.
s. Col. Steinberger to receive from J. g. G. /
'on commission Of ten per cent upon their ag-
.regate purchases Of other products from the Sa-
noau government
& Col Steinberger to receive q commission Of
0 per cent upon all purchases made BY the Ss-
losu government from j. G. g. & Son.
In witness whereof we. the undersigned. have
bis 10th day OF Sept. 1874, affixed our signature.
A. B. STEDBEEGER,
JoBS c. GoDEFFR0Y & SoS.
The contract with John D. B. LAtrObe, jr., Of
iallimore dated Jan. 2, 1875 is 10 the following
feet:
Albert B. Steinberger, being IN possession of
,ntracts with various persons that promise to
E very profitable, and contemplates forming 9th
contracts 10 the Samoan islands, therefore La
ODE agrees to accompany him to said islands
ID 70 assist him 10 executing said contracts. Z
airObe l. to get Is per cent OF Steinberger's
-o6ts. Should Steinberger succeed in estab-
.hi1g q government on said islands. and TO Sc 7
Ire AZ ONCE 10 which be will find himself able
furnish bis friends with good positions, it shall
, obiiratorv on him 70 award 10 Tatroba the hest