MARK TWAIN

Three or four of the seasick passengers came to lunch
at noon and several of the ladies are able to dress and
sit up. Capt. reports 325 miles made in past 24 hours.

Found an old acquaintance today; never been any-
where yet that I didn't find an acquaintance.

Nearly everybody out to breakfast this morning; there's
not more than half dozen sick now.

He began to pick up some information con-
cerning the Islands.

S. Islanders never intended to work. Worse ofT now
with all the religions than ever before. Dying off fast.
First white landed there was a curse to them.

Whalers like Kanakas better than any other sailors—
temperate, strong, faithful, peaceable and orderly.

King always refused to sign constitution—he altered
one clause of it from universal suffrage to property quali-
fication, and when they tried to force him and threatened
the straits would run blood he bade them good morning,
and conference was ended.

House of Nobles appointed by King, and Lower House
elective. Under universal suffrage missionaries used to
vote their flocks for certain man and then sit at home and
control him. One member (missionary's son) said out
loud in open House he controlled n votes (a majority) in
the House.

King not married, well educated and a gentleman. Has
a father and sister living, and will appoint successor.

Country will eventually pass into hands of foreigners,
probably French.

nth. Fine day, good N.E. breeze. Fore spencer—fore
topsail—fore to'-gallant sail—lower stu'nsail and fore-top
stun'sail—jib and flying jib—main spencer—gaff top-sail
—all canvas set.

But it was just at this point that he lost his
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