THE POLYNESIAN.

SATURDAY, NOV. %, 1910.
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We have seen that the first impulse ofthe
Polynesian savages towards the whites, was
to possess themselves of their property. Ig-
nerant of their power and needless of con-
sequences, their avarcious desires led them
at once to assault and plunder. The nayi-
gators who first became acquainted with
these islanders, were generally men of char
acter, seeking fortune and reputation, bv
their adventurous voyages. MANY were
commanders of national expeditions. Policy,
interest and humanity alike prompted them
to secure the good will of the natives, and
we rarely meet with an exception to such y
course. The names of Wallis. Cook Van
couver, La Perousc, and Wilson need but
be mentioned, to confirm this assertion. AT
times indeed, unprovoked and treacherous
attacks compelled them to severe but me-.
cessary measures sofrctalation, but thew were
conducted in such manner as to subserve
at once the design of fjustlce, and to forciblv
impress upon the natives, the power of their
visitors, and promptncss to punish any ar
sressions. The difference in warfare the
distinction made between the guilty and in
nocent, the forbcarancc shown to thc helm
less non-combatants, and the care taken Of
the wounded, could not but produce favora.
BILE results in their minds. Useful advice for
their future conduct was also freely given,
presents judciously bestowed, and the nat,,-
raj resources Of their countries enhanc.d h,


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