Complimentary Dinner to Capt. Leary and. Officers of the U.S.S. Adams.

Samoa Times and South Sea Advertiser, Volume I, Issue 11, 8 December 1888, Page 2

Complimentary Dinner to Capt. Leary and. Officers of the U.S.S. Adams.

| On Wednesday evening our energetic townemnn, Mr. H. J. Moors, gave a dinner in honor of Capt. Leary of the U.S.B. Adams and Lis officers, at the Tivoli Hotel. The long verandah oi the hotel was converted into a commodious dining room ; the ceiling and walls were decorated with Asps of all nations. The tables were artiHticaliy , llid ontraad-tRe rbort-fteirig-NnlHaiitly ! lighted, presented«. very' pleasing and j inviting appearance. It is Uwwesrtmyltn myth* •«».> a**U«M»: deli-, 4Mjr!wajipito*DMeVaVilMo*ni always, doe* tbft«4»idg*. a*lU*Aftt fc«l*W«*t *reMnak<nbout 38 gantleuMti sat down to a gell served dinner, Mr. tl, a. Sfcdrs preaidTbe, and after tWeott|Mnyih>fefSon* full, justice tfik The 1 Ohairiitati proposed the health sf Ctrpt Leary and the officers of the ILB.S. Adams. Every Tman in the room knew what gljbd Captain Leary and hi« officers had rendered to this countryvnotbnlybytheir determination to uphold the Honor of their country and countrymen, and by so doing estaldishing the pefmanent independence of American citizens in Samoa, but aim to British subjects to whom Capt. Leary willingly offered his protection. ' The toast was received with acclamation and drunk with all the honors.

Capt. Liary returned thanks in r very improMive speech, on behalf of himself and officers. He thanked tho gentlemen present for the manner in which thov received the toast, and he also thanked the English and American people of Apia for the kind reception both himself and officers always received from them. He regretted exceedingly .that he was unabl- to remain in Samoa- to witnena the end of the present struggle. He had already remained gonwlarably boyoud the time allowed by hie'instructions. He felt a great -love for the Samoan people, and would still willingly remain until the Samoa people would again be free and independent. Samoa ought not to be controlled by Germany or any other power. She should be an independent state, receiving guidance and advice only from more civilised nutions. He hoped to hear that the Samoans will attain this position, fur they deserve it. A better outs* of people he never met, and he (Cat * Leary) trusted that the rule under which the Samoan people Uavo lately been governed should never be resumed. Captain Learv'a address was received with great applause. Mr. Maben gave the health of Mr. Blaoklook, Vice-Consul-General of the United States. He eaid it gave him great pleasure to propose this tout, and he was confident that it would be favorably received, tfo' 'gentleman in

Samoa cither in a private or official capacity has gained audi general respect aa Mr. Blacklock. As the repreaentative of the United Btates his conduct has done honor to his country and credit to himself. Mr. Blacklpck's health was drunk in a thoroughly hearty manner. Mr. Blacklock thanked Mr. Mabon and the company. He said he was not much of a. talking man, hut when ho conceived the right course he would honostly ami industriously follow- it. He was glad to find that in his official capacity he had given. satisfaction to his fellow-citizens in Samoa.

Capt. Leary then proposed tho health and prosperity of the British residents in Samoa, and he here took occasion to thank them for the many kindessus extended to himself and officers duriug his long stay in this country. The toast was drunk with honors. Mr. Maben responded in a well chosen speech. He thanked Capt. Leary and the company for the hearty manner in which the toast was given aud received. A more than ordinary friendly feeling has for years existed between Greaf Britain and the United States, aud that cordiality has l>eon further L cemented here, by the action of Capt. Leary and his officers who so willingly rendered their protection to the British residents of Apia when no British man-of-war was in Samoa to protect them. Thi.i friendly action would always bo reinebered by hor Majesty's subject* iu Samoa, and no donbt appreciated by her Majesty's Ministers.

Mr. Campbell also thunkod Capt. Loary. lie said never wind the little quarrels that sometime* ari?e between these two nations. They are only family disputes, and are nut t<) he tueitdled with by other nations. There will never bo q quarrel between Great Britain and tlio'Tjnyeid States sufficient tocreute I &eat Britain and America arp ine of the world", ' people of speaking the same »»'g««ge. *£d %vjttgyunmerciaj'i eliU turns unposMbFe to divide. Mr. JClain proposed ctu-cewa to Ufiin- :«*» t mntl confuwm to his enemies. This toast was received with grett favoc. Mr. Klein said ho had.tt-o honor of ftjataafa's acquaintance. He v,a» constantly with Qim up to tho present time during th* war. Hud a mere honorable, courteous, ol'amiable man h'e never met. Mafciafa was of nublo presence and Allotted himself in ov' ry movement a king. Bevf>Ml gentlemen spoke endorsing r Mr. KJeiu's statements. somt 1 asserting that notwithstanding all he (Matnafa had. to contend with ho would *oofi be unqu«»ti..nHl.ly the Kinjr of Sumo*. Ho would have been Kiiig months ago if his enemy Tamasoso had not kept in ftod end ammunition by the Gormans, while he (Mataafn) w:is without sufficient amniunitiou and hud to keep oue-half his people bringing food.

Mr. Delivers proposed the pre«B in a very complimentary manner to the Samoa Timet. He said, that sincu its first nnMiration, a few months ago, it had done considerable service iu su|>poiting freedom of opinion. Mr. Cusuck responded for the Samoa Timtt, and Mr. JCi«in for the press generally. Mr. Campbell proposed the ladies. He said .this wat>-a. toast that he had been in the habit of proposing at social, gwtlieiings, but never before had he felt greater pleasure than on the present occasion. He whs not a permanent resident of Samoa, but he was a frequent visitor for the last 18 months. He had during that time acquired a good knowledge of 3aoioan female character, and he was happy to •ay that the Samoan ladies are fully equal to any ladies in the world in virtue and morality. He deprecated the ignorant slanders that had been spread about them, and' he would always consider it a personal insult to himself if such slanders were repeated ■ in his presence. Mr. Ballingor responded with all rfecessary modesty. He thanked Mr. Campbell for the manner in which he ■poke of the Samoan ladies. The health of the Chairman was proposed and heartily drank, and Mr.

H; J. Moors responded in a f<".v well chosen words of thanks, after which tlit» company separated.