The Hawaiian gazette., 1877-01-03

These are no, only the sentiments of the members
Of the Chamber Of Commerce, but the resolutions
express the views of the majority Of our citizens,
clearly shown BY The very handsome sum that has
been placed in the hands of the committee. which
viii enable us to carry cut in . satisfactory
to ourselves that portion Of the Resolutions which
refer to testimonial to be presented some future
day.
In presenting these Resolutions, speaking for the
Honolulu Chamber of Commerce and the committee.
We 10 mos, sincerely wish your Honor many years of
health and prosperity; that you may personally real
ize the many and great benefits that mus, accrue
TO this people and gOvernmen, from the Treaty Of
ReciprOciiy.-s treaty with which you have been so
closely connected from the beginning to the end. l
have the honor to hand you the Resolutions
Judge Allen responded as follows:
6ESrIENES s-For this expression of the Chamber
Of Commerce. Of their appreciation Of my services in
securing the Treaty Of Reciprocity with the United
States, thank you for next to the consciousness
Of having done ones duty in promoting any good
cause, is the favorable Judgment Of those whose in
teresS in common with the whole people, it is ill.,
tended to promote
Your reference to the repeated efforts TO accom-
rlsh this purpose, brings TO my memory the hrst
one which was made in 1855 BY His Msiesty Kane
hameha ~ His Cabinet comprised Of Mr..
Wyllie, Mr.. Young, Mr.. Armstrong and myself
Chief Justice Lee although not Of the Cabinet proper
usually in attendance At Cabinet meetings, and
whose advice WAS always regarded With great respect
cordially eoopersted in recommending a mission
10 the Uuited Stsies. for the purpose Of securing
Treaty of Reciprocity The Chief Justice was APP
pointed Minister 10 accomplish this purpose. He
IN n vfau md he
tisiion with Mr. Secretary Msrey WHICH success
fully accomplished. Ii vas supposed that as the
Treaty negotiated BY the administration that il
would receive the sanction of Congress, and the
Chief Justice returned resume his Judicial duties
Congress omitted to take action on the Treaty at
the ensuing season, and it at the succeeding
session. that His Majesty and Cabinet desired
the duties Of Minister, and make effort 10
secure the approval ofthe Treaty On my arrival in
Washington, there vas great excitement the sub
Jet Of Kansas and Nebraska, the repeal Of the Mis-
sour Compromise aud ireesoii and other ques-
tons involving the subject Of slavery, aud it
rerly iupOsbe to obtain favorable action, although
Secretary Marcy, who vas one Of the most able and
accomplished statesman Of the country, exerted his
influence for its approval Ia letter to me, he ex-
pressed the opinion that was Of great imt ortanee
both Countries and his authority regarded
With great respect in the debate in Congress on the
Treaty uoE in force will not letain you by giving
detailed account Of the efforts then made to accom-
plish the object.
The principal product named in the Treaty was
sugar. and the amount, at that time, very small
Il showed the wisdom o. the Administration make
an effort st that time For no country without
home market. or concessions from imperial gov
eminent, favorable commercial relations has had
success in this industry. Individual planters may
prosper from the peculiar advantages of their situa-
riou, bot general prosperity not be expected
No farther effort made for some years, although
the Importance Of the measure fully regarded,
aud fre3uenily discussed
In 1854, KAmehameha V. by the approval of his
Cabinet, expressed WISH that should accept the
appointment Of Minister, and visit Washington and
propose to open pegO'iation for Tresiy similar in
principle to that Of 1855 l accepted the appoint
ment aud entered upon its duties. In my interview
with Mr.. Seward, then Secretary Of State, be ex-
pressed favorable opinion of the principles of The
Treaty Of Reciprocity. but be said that during the
war for it a critical period Of the civil
var, be could not make Treaty, without exceptional
provisions made necessary by the state Of war and
therefore the negotiation had better be postponed till
the country was at peace when be would enter upon
it. 10 this opinion I fully cOncurred.
Subsequently Mr.. Harris negotiated Treaty,
which he Advocated with ability, and to which be
gave his personal auenrion during one session OF
Congress, without success The present Minister
Of the Interior The Minister appointed and
be rendered able support to the same Treaty for
another session, without being able TO bring the
question TO issue This diseouragibg; but
the King aud the majority Of bis Cabinet were re-
solved to have decision on the Treaty il possible.
There we're some Differences 10 the Cabinet on what
perhaps might be termed International questions,
which had adverse inHoeuee on the treaty ct
Washington His Majesty expressed to issiru
10 have decision thi. treaty, He thought it
due the dignity Of h. Government, and accepted
the mission, although regarded il fororn hope
after the able advocacy Of the treaty by Mr. Harris
and Mr.. Smith. found strong opposition in the
Senate well very Efficient support Bot as in
1867. there collateral question which operated
agziust il. refer to the treaty for the acquisition
Of the Dominican portion Of the leland OF st. Do
ningo. This question aroused great bitterness Of
debate the part Of Of the advocates OF the
Hawaiian Treaty against the administration, and
the Hawsiian Treaty was negotiated BY = previous
adminisration, failed have that Influential sup
port which the present had gentleman in the
EIseutive Department Of the Government said to me
the time. that an eighth part Of the talent and
neal bad been e1ertsd in behalf Of the Hawaiian
Treaty hsd been against the St. Domingo Treaty,
it would have passed. II failed of tsO-thrds
refer the history Of the several efforts to
treaty Of reciprocity, To show teyou that decision
bad never been made its merits, bat defeated,
believe, collateral issues, which ought not to
have bad any iueoeuee the decision Of the ques-
tion. and would have, another treaty could be
made and submitted to the jsdgusat of the Senate
its merits, pure aud simple Hence my faith
never faltered 10 il. ultimate
After this defeat in 1870, very little expectation
entertAined by the Government people, that
treaty could be obtained. and the question
NAMED 10 ateyanee till 1872, when unsuccessful
effort made effect egotIAfou here. IL the fall
Of 1873 had oeeason 10 whit the United States my
personal affair. II detained till the following
February, ard believing. did, that the question
Of reciprocity treaty bad been settled on its
merits, and having abiding faith IN its ultimate
success made special visit to Washington to have
interview With the Secretary Of State. stated to
His ExeeIleney that had instructions to nego-
tate a treaty, bet shouts like to know his views
the subject Of opening negotiation, if His Majesty
the King should send uisson to the Uhited States
/ for that pgrpose- After Conversation the
question: he said 10 favor of treaties of rec-
prOeity With beighbSrs, and regard the Sand
~ieh Islands as one Of them"
On my return / reported to His Majesty and His
Cabinet the interview which / had with the secre-
tsry Of State, and advising strongly that another
| effort be uEde, and His Majesty and Cabinet very
cordially acqGieSeed in this opinion His Majesty
( gave the appointment Of Minister, aud the pre-
/ sent Ninister Of Foreign Lfsirs-Mr. Csrtsr-th.t
/ Of Commissioned
IL psTrG2nes Of this aprointmsat We repaired to
Warrington and entered upsn the negotiation. Soon
after which, His Majesty the King forum atsiy
arrived in Wathing,on, visit to the Presdent,
nzreeabiy HE very cordial inv,tstisa- The rece-
Of His Majesty 10 secordanse With bis royal
/ rank. and the impression which made by His
Majesty the minds Of the public Of the com
| try in the highest degrees honorable TO hin
and favorable 10 the fyrmatisn 81 Intrinsic
raj States Of the Ua0n, and every received
sifh the honor and eordizlity, as be had been
At the Capital His seqaantapce With the Prefident
. and the public men Of the country, well vith
many Of the people. attracted attention 70 the his
tory Of the Islands. aud their present condition, all
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