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THE BRITISH
IN TONGA
PrOteCtOrate Formally
Established.
KING SIGNS AGREEMENT
Ceremonies Of Reading Of ProcIama.
ton by Envoy Extraordinary
Thomson.

NuKUUALoFA, Tonga, June 2.-By far
the most important event which has hap
pened during the month was the procla-
nation OF British protectorate over
Tonga. The following IL the fun text
of the proclamation as read at N a. m.
on Saturday May 18th. in front Of the
Government offices. Nukualofa. by Basil
Thompson. Est. H.B.M Envoy Extra
ordinary. TO H.ML the King OF Tonga.
whereas. His Majesty the King OF Ton
ga has been pleased 20 sign an agreement
dated May 2. 1890. and a treaty. dated
May N. i9o0 wherein he agrees that his
relations with foreign Powers shall be
conducted under the sole advice of Her
britannia Maiesty's Government. and
that Her Majesty shall protect His Maj
esty's dominions from external hostile at
tacks. u Is hereby proclaimed that a
protectorate by Her Britannia Majesty
has been established accordingly. and all
persons concerned are commanded TO take
notice OF this establishment.
BASIL THOMPSON,
H,B.M Envoy Extraordinary to H.M. the
King OF Tonga.
This was read in the presence OF a con-
siderable surrounding Of Europeans and
Tongans. ~. r. the Envoy Extraordinary
who came direct from the Palace-where
he had a short interview with the King
was accompanied by HBM. Vice Consul
for Tonga. and also by Commander Rev
cnhm Of H.B.Ms. Porpoise n. f. pri-
vate secretary. was also In attendance.
and n guard OF honor OF some fifty arm
ed sailors from the Porpoise marched
with the party to the Palace. and was
present az the proclamation. At the con-
cluslon OF the reading salute OF twenty
one guns was fred from ~. NJ s. Por-
poise. H. Y. was also saluted when he re-
turned on board. which he did at once.
and tho Porpoise left Tonga for Sydney.
via Lord Howe and Norfolk Islands at
3.3o y. m. the same day.
The arrival. very early in the day Of
the New Zealand Governments s. s. Tu-
tanekai. from Wellington. with the Hon.
r. J. Seddon CPremler). wife and family
and large party of guests on board,
. added very greatly 20 the pleasure OF the
day. for the visitors. all following the
; lead OF Mr.. Seddon, soon made them
selves most thoroughly at home. At noon
The English fag entwined with the Ton
gan was hoisted on the Government flag
stan and saluted with twenty-one guns
the Tongan brass band playing the ma.
: tional anthems.
The Hon. X. J. Seddon, with most oi
. his party. were present at the dance ir
the evening and the Premier. in a nea
I; little speech. expressed himself thorough
. " satisfied with the days festivities
amidst the usual booming of cannon. Th'
King opened Parliament at 1890 n. m. OF
/. May 25th. Punctual 20 time. His Majest,
. left the Palace with an aid-de-camp ii
attendance and accompanied by Pub
= Minister Of Police) his father-in-la
Tubou's train was borne by two younl
=, pages very tastefully costumed. Tn
!. Tongan Guards escorted the King 10 tn
: Parliament House. the brass band play
q ing lively airs as they marched. Tn
! King. with his youthful train-bearers
. looked most remarkably well, as
marched up the center Of the hall an
asccnded the seat. His Majesty. afte
receiving the speech from his aid-de
= camp. remained with II In his hand "a
a few seconds. taking note OF the con
pany assembled 20 meet him.
" The Mobiles and tho Representatives Z
the people. with tneir friends. occupie
a considerable part OF the building. an
among them might be noticed: Fataf,
, lii. the Kings father. and Chairman
a the other Ministers OF the Crown wei
M present. Among the Europeans were !
= ". NJ. Vice Consul, the Hon. II. j. Sc,
don, Premier OF New Zealand. w. Ire
kow. ESQ. German Vice Consul; N
= Revs. J. r. Moulton and j. n. watki
- Dr. $. W. Baker was also present ar
Dr. McLennan. Many ladies' were also
= evidence. who, by their bright and tasi
costumes. helped 90 brighten up the n
pearance Of the assemblage
His Majesty was most thoroughly
~ home and. with the exception that
spoke rather low. read his speech wit
out the appearance OF any OF that ne
- vousness that characterized him on 10
n mer occasions. AS for the special itse
le there was not much In Il beyond the us
to al expressions OF thankfullness. and cor
~ pllments 20 the Mobiles and Represent
=. tives. and very short mention OF To
: gas slightly altered relation towar
=. Great Britain.
'g JUNE is.-P. S.-The = s. Upolu car
In this morning quite unexpectedly fro
he / Auckiand-when we had all but given
hopes OF seeing any steamer from ",
Ia Zealand for months Go come. BY her
-, now forward you few additional itei
Of information.
v TUT Haafakafanua. Chief Of Bea n
OF Ma0faga. died. and was buried with mu
a ceremony the next day. This was {
ed TonEan by whom Captain Crocker OF
IA; NJ. =. Favorite was killed at the lg
at Ilea In 1870
~ 1'uRi, the greatest OF the Tongan chic
- died. Ills remains were taken next d
by water 20 Mua and buried with
w. pomp and ceremony today at noon. 7
'c' King. all the Mobiles. Chiefs. Ms. T.. a
principal European residents were pr