The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-10-10
indignation Of the People against the MIN
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had ntelgt nee that meeting of the citizens called
to petition the King for the dismissal of his Ministers of
Finance ana Pubic Instruction who hid become exceed
ingly obnoxi rus 10 the people The following is copy
Of the handful containing this call
THE TINE HAS CoME-KElp TIE BALL IN Moroy.-A meet
ing of the citizens Of Honolulu favorable the dis nsal
from Office of q. p Judd Richard Armstrong, Minis
ters of Finance and Public Instruction will be held at
the Court House, IN HONOLULU tonight, at ~ O'clock to
discuss the resolutions offered last night by Geo ge A.
Lathrop. Liberty of speech is the birthrght of free
INDEPENDENT CITIZENS
Honolulu, July 20, 1853
In pursuance Of this call large meeting of the foreign
residents of Honolulu called at which the following
highly important proceedings took place As the gov
had obtained control of the only in
the Islands, ano refused to allow the publication OF the
proceedings they were over to US by Capt PEN
haow, of the Vice Presidents Of the meeting that
they might receive full publicity.
GREAT MEETING OF THE CITIZENS.
pursuance of the CALL the foreign residents Of
the city OF Honolulu assembled at the Court House.
the evening Of July 2oth and organized the meeting by
Dr. Wesley Newcomb President; Capt John Meek Capt.
David Pearce Penhallow. Vice Presidents William IAdd,
e. III. LEVERS Secretaries.
Dr. George A. Lathrop stated the objects of the
ing insisting upon the right Of free discussion which had
been the previous evening and in support of his
position read the articles Of the const
tuition Of the Hawaiian Islands, 10 wit
cart. 8. All men may freely speak, write and publish
their sentiments all subjects being responsible for the
abuse of that right; law shall be passed to
strain or abrdge the liberty Of speech of the
cart 4. AL shall have The right In an orderly and
pesceable manner assemble without to consult
upon the good give instructions to their repre-
petition the king the Legislature Tor
q redress Of grievances
He then introduced series Of resolutions, which
ably supported by Nessrs D. Blair Capt A. j. McDufe,
Dr W. Newcomb, and Dr. j. Mott smith, and unanimous.
ly adopted
The following the resolutions offered by Dr. La
Whereas The position Of Sandwich Islands in the
Pacific render them Of very great Importance
In commercial point OF view at least and they would
under wholesome judi ,ious and liberal governmental
policy at distant day, become rich in the various
their trade and commerce. and their citizens prosperous
contened and happy and whereas the people should be
the of power in all and emphaticay the sup
port and dependence Of all governments whether
narchcal mixed, democratic and that 20 iernment
conducted successfully prosperousty and happily,
without the confidence and respect OF the people there
Resolved That wishes the people should be con
suited by Emperor King President in the appointing
or Of Ministers whs by the power their posi-
ton gives them exercise controlling influence the
de of the country and the individual happiness Of
the people.
Resolved That we portion Of the foreign and native
residents Of the Sandwich llans entertain for his Ma
jesty, Kamehameha Ill nothing but the most profound
ntiHents of loyalty, regard and esteem and that he
win find in earnest porters Of his title and
prerogatives, long such would be consistent
with proper respect for private rights PERSONAL liberty
individual Lonor, aud the public good
Resolved That the Minister OF Finance aud Public In
sruction members Of bs haesys present cabinet,
not fortunate to have sther the confidence
TEEN Of this meeting we believe Of any coosdera
BILE OF his Majesty native SUBJECTS of foreign
resident citizens thr ughout ais Kingdom and that their
retention Office /. in direct opposition TO the wishes
and interests OF very large majority Of the natives and
citizens OF the Sandwich Islands.
Resolved That these same minister's having the com
snd Of the principal channels Of influence, viz Urea
sure education the almost absolute control Of gov
eminent patronage, have wckedy neglected their
duty in not using the within their control to pro
tect the people from the ~ eace which Is depopu
atng the islands That instead q devoting themselves
10 the public good, they have sought their
grandzemens regardless alike o the high duties devov
Ing upon them u the evil necessarily following their
nBalfeasancs ia ONCE.
Resolved That whilst the foreign residents OF Honolulu
making such elarSetic efforts extending
tSsE liIls labor 81 l-ei literally TO stay Tia .rAi