The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1878-08-03


70 HeqoIulu, TO mak. the following statements to the King AID to
waiian Government to terminate the operation of the provisions Of
that Article until th wf expiration Of the twei!G month, notice which
ment must require that it shall BE- faithfully observed, and coosc'
quently duties improperly levied must be repaid
jesty,s Government must regard the ~abrogadon of Arr 8 and 8 in
paragaph Of Art. :, as an unnecessary and anfiendiy act.
Iy act the levyiuF. when the treaty stipulation for most favored nation
treatment in matters of tariff shall terminate, of any such diferental
waian Islands. You will give a Memorandum embodyinq these three
statements TO the Hawaiian Minister with whom you may be an com
read this dispatch to him and supply him with a copy Of It,
CSigned) DERBY.
FoKEsN OrFIcE, October 25th. 1871.
SIE,-I have now the honor to inform you that Her Majesty
Government have carefully considered the drafts OF an additional Ar
ure TO the Treaty of 1851 between Great Britain and the Hawaiian
Islands, and of a declaration which you have communicated as Oterua.
tive means OF obviatiatng any difficulties with respect TO the interPre.
tauOn of the 18th Article of the Treaty OF 1851. have however, TO
inform YOU that Her Majestys Government see objections 70 accepting
either Of these documents. They are, at the same time, alter consider
ing your explanation OF the subject, DESTROYS Of showing IN their
manner OF dealing with the question their friendship TOT the King and
people of the Hawaiian Islands, and Of assisting as far as IN their
p w. o"n,,~y ave ,rrori;nrlv the honor 70 c@mmnnica,s n YOU
herewith the draft Of declaration which, on the part of Her Majestys
Government, | have caused to be prepared with the view % settle THIS
difference of Interpretation. l think it right TO state that IL is only In
consideration of the peculiar circumstances Of the commercial position
of the Hawaiian Islands which you have explained that Her Maiesys
they regard their action in waving the strict application Of Article 4
Of the Treaty of 1851 as it now stands; as an especial mark Of friend
ship and goodwill. AZ the same time, think IL right TO state, In order
to avoid any possible misunderstanding, that in consenting TO the pro-
posed declaration n the atcranonS m the terms o Arucle q, Fer
Majestys Government maintain their Interpretation of it while 10 re-
mains in force, and that consequently any claims preferred on account
ofexcessive duties levied in contravention Of that Article Of the Treaty
should be entertained by the Hawaiian Government.
have the honour 10 be, with the highest consideration, Sir,
Your most obedient, humble servant,
(Signed) DERBY.
DRAFT OF DECLARATION.
The Government of Her Majesty the Queen OF the United Kingdom
of Great Britain and His Majesty the King of the Hawaiian Islands
being DESTROYS of obviatng any difficulties which may arise ia regard
to the Interpretation of Article 4 of the Treaty of Friendship, Com
mece and Navigation between Great Britain and the Hawaiian
Islands, of the 10th Of July, 1851, the undersigned, duly authorized for
the purpose, have agreed upon the following provisions u
His Hawaiian Majesty engages TO recommend 20 the Legislative
Assembly of the Hawaiian Islands that the duty on the goods specified
in the schedule attached TO this declaration. the produce or manufacture
of British Colonies or possessions, shall, upon their Importation into
the Hawaiian Islands, not exceed 10 per cent ad yalorem. As soon ~
an enactment to the above effect shall have been passed by the
Hawaiian Legislative Assembly, the sipulations in regard TO import
and export duties contained in Article A Of the Treaty of the 10th July,
1851, shall become and remain imperative as long as the said law shall
be in force. ..I.f
Schedule.
Tissues of all materials, pure or mixed. .aan
Metals of all kinds, raw or manufactured, o II in any stage Of manu-.
facture, pure or alleged. rHEafi .I
Cutlery, tools, and agricultural and other implements, with or with
out handles of wood or other material. Z. M |".t
Machinery, complete or in pieces. "W1
Saddlery and harness floor oIhcloth. H
Hats and caps of all kinds. f 3H.hH t "t
Boots and shoes. ... .r.IIa
Earhen, glass and china ware. rf
Colors, paints and turpentine. .HH .uHEul
Cobra, linseed and couon-seed oils. m a..T .f
Soaps, scented or not. ..aHf 'W3
Carriages, entire or the materials Of. ".H. '.e no W
Fire-brlcks and fre-clay, Portland cement lumber. .. 'n n.