The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1883-05-02
a TrOpio Trip Tho ''Mana's- MoAnderine

The schooner Mana, Capt. Kibling, arrived in
port hsrc on the 18th inst, 81 days from Jaluit,
Marshall Islands, bringing load of irewood and
cocoanuis to her owners, Messrs A. Frank Cooke
& Co Il Will be remembered that the MqHu
sailed from this port on the nth OF January, 1885,
with 1l5 people, men, women and children, labor
ers hose term Of service had expired, bound for
the Gilbert Islands IN the South Pacific Capt.
kibline has kindly furnished the following report
of his voyage from date OF departure to tAne Of
return. After leaving Honolulu had moderately
Inc weather, light westerly winds and smooth sea
When a few DAYS out found that one of the passen
gers. a Young girl was very sick. gradually grew
Worsc, and finally died on the 9th OF January,
cause unknown. Vessel was hove 20, flag set at
half mast and with appropriate services the body
was consigned TO the deep IN latitude \, lOnrl-
tide lis g. Spoke bark Hunter Of New Bedford
Baker master IN latitude 1883 n, longitude l6I 20
W. had the appearance of having taken whales
lately. Arrived at Apiang, January 29th, having
made the passage IN II DAYS. Landed the emil
grants the same day all well and happy.
February jth, sailed from Apiang for Iarawa-
arrived there the same day and attempted 80 OBJ
tain labor but failed. February 9Th, got under
weigh and beat up along the coast Of the island
some ten miles, then came 70 anchor. Again
tried 10 obtain labor, making personal visit, but
again failed. none of the natives caring TO come.
Sailed February 9Th for Mana. Just ar
rived IN sight Of the island II fell calm and We
drifted of 10 the westward; We were three days
thus drifting about before being able 10 work up
the lagoon at Iarawa and come to anchor of the
missionary station On February 18th, again
sailed Tor Mana and arrived there on the same
date al . D. N. Done some trading but obtained
no labor. While here, several Of the missionaries
came on board and visited Us and they gave good
reports Of the effect Of gospel work and the adj
vance Of civilization amongst these heathens.
February 2ith sailed for Apamama. On the 18th
sighted the island of huria, and the wind being
ahead we beat Close under that island; coming 70
anchor. On the 18th Of February, the King of the
island. a man weighing about 800 pounds, and
who sultau like clorics In the possession of y
wives. came alongside and account Of his great
weight had 10 be i5istcd on board. Did consider
able trading with him and although We got no
labUrers, here be gave letter TO his brother at
Having sailed from Kuria We arrived at Aapam-
anna on the 18th Of February. After an interview
with the brother Of the king Of Kuria, he called
meeting Of his people TO ascertain If any OF them
desired to ship as laborers, found none who de
sired 20 go with US From Apamama We went TO
lagoon 70 the south. where we took on board men
belonging 10 Ocean Island who desired TO GO with
Us but wanted to obtain their wives. We sailed
for OcuRn Island ON March 9TH stopping at kuria
en- route and took on board 400 gallons of water.
Trading here vas excellent. Arrived at Ocean
Island or 9th Of March; landed the Ocean Island
men and their baggage here Some trouble arose
between them aud the king and the result was that
nobody came with US From thence We proceeded
northwlrd 20 Jaluii arriving thlre on the 18th Of
March. I'm Inc -HiL OF AAEcl the schooner JTtrHf-
Capt Holland, arrived, having 40 labOrers on
board. Capt. Holland was 70 take in wood and
water and expected 10 sail about March Slst for
TINS port. Got uuderweigh and sailed for Homo
lulu March 18th; crossed the meridian in . 30 ;.
April 10Th. from thence TO latitude % q had
fresh 81 gales and constant rains, then Ne wind
and rain. On April 17th in latitude s. IS n,
longitude 10 = W. Spoke English bark NsItigs
from Newcastle, y. ;. W. bound 10 san Francisco.
Took NE trades in 3 40 n; made the island OF
Oahu at 1 q. N. on the 18th and arrived in port on
the afternoon Of that date, j days from Jaluit
and having sailed a total distance 3673 miles