Reciprocity Treaty of 1875

In the Tariff Act, a wrong was done to the Kingdom of Hawaii which I am bound to presume was wholly unintentional.

Duties were levied on certain commodities which are included in the Reciprocity Treaty now existing between the United States and the Kingdom of Hawaii, without indicating the necessary exception in favor of that Kingdom.

I hope Congress will repair what might otherwise seem to be a breach of faith on the part of this government.

An award in favor of the United States in the matter of the claim of Mr.