British grievances outside the earlier articles were referred to the British government for a considered settlement. Hawaiian representation at the Court of St James was one route for that process. When the king and chiefs considered appeals affecting British residents' interests or property, the consul or a substitute could attend with an interpreter and offer advice. Britain retained the power to approve, ratify or modify the agreement, which also had to respect existing arrangements. The final article expressly preserved the inherent or acknowledged rights of an independent sovereign. Keeping ministers and diplomats from using their offices in private financial disputes was central to preventing another crisis.
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Unresolved claims went to London under a sovereignty safeguard
The final articles referred outstanding claims to Britain, admitted consular advice on appeals and preserved the king's rights as an independent sovereign.