The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1863-12-10

power 10 proclaim, That his present Majesty
should be his successor, and his wishes were
loyalty complied with by his people, as their first
and only choice ana we trust he may long live,
adding to the fame of his dynasty q reign which
his people may revere and cherish 70 the latest
posterity.
Agreeably with the custom in monarchical
governments, all public offices become vacant AZ
the death of the King, for all officers are sup
posed to die with the Sovereign. This being the
case, not only the Crown Ministers, but all COM
missiUned officers, require new appointments.
Because Il man has served faithfully as a Minis
ter or other officer under the deceased King,
affords him no claim TO the Office under his sue
cessOr. 1t is the will of the new Sovereign that
decides whether he or some more deserving
and meritorious one is best fitted to serve him
in that capacity. But in making selections, the
Sovereign may and ought to consider the state
interests involved in the choice, and make only
such as may work the most good to the state.
Without wishing to influence in one iota any
decisions that the crown may make, an express
sion of popular sentiment on the subject at this
time is nevertheless appropriate. And what
We may say is only uttered with the kindest
sentiments towards all, with no personal inter-
ests to subserve, and only the welfare of the
state in view. There are several points which it
is well to notice
lst.-It is in the power of any Sovereign on
ascending the throne to become a blessing TO his
people, promoting their welfare and that Of the
State, and thus to win their gratitude and love.
2d.-The kingdom has resources, many and
abundant, and all it requires for their develOpe-
,oo,- -; ,,a, &c o,a1itv ;D,a,rity nnl honor
in every place of trust.
2d.-We have among US the men and the
energy to develope these resources, and to make
ours a prosperous, happy and thriving state.
The most important Offices TO be filled are the
ministerial, and these always give a caste to the
whole,-in fact they constitute the government.
Were it possible to form the cabinet SO as to
give it a paramount HaicaHan impress, that
would be best but native Hawaiian statesmen
are not so abundant as to warrant the adoption
of the rule, which may one day be promulgated
Hawaiians only for Office y large and
increasing foreign element is among us, which
serves as leaven to quicken the Hawaiian nation,
teaching, improving, enriching and modelling it
into u civilized community. This foreign ele-
ment is made up Of various nationalities, the
itiuiuS OHCc OCibR -lhiC lSSlh, NALh sbht AAhS
lish. In numbers the former far exceeds any
and perhaps all the others, and the same
may apply to the agricultural and mechanical
resources and capital invested. These things
should be taken into consideration in the ap-
pOintments under Il new government, for nothing
is easier than to excite and foster national jeal-
ousies, unless it be the prevention of them by IA
discreet course. I'm England, as is well known,
strong and bitter party feeling exists, but that
has in part been assuaged by the
formation of the present very popular conserva-
government, known rs the PalmerstOn Cabi-
Inuue up by tire UiIUiue of leaders from diff
antagonistic parties, comprising the best
statesmen from each.) For this reason, it is not
wise that government Offices, much less the cabi-
should be filled wholly from one nation,
whether English, American or Hawaiian. There
las been a feeling gaining ground Of late (than
which nothing is more erroneous,) tina; only
English were to be employed in the government
ervice, to the exclusion of all others. Not long
Il gentleman in the government service is
eported to have said, that no one knew how
o serve a King but an Englishman,'' as though
Americans or Germans were lacking
n loyalty to their Sovereign or faithiulness to
CHI u 1t IL suCu ibJubiSlOuc lChAi hS, -
owever, that create jealousies and strengthen
impressions. +
The three Ministers should, if possible, con-
st of each Hawaiian, English and American,
ut whether it will be possible to make such
selection with the best interests of the state
view, remains to be seen. We have lately
ipressed our opinion very decidedly respecting
lie Cabinet and the new Minister of Finance,
nd that opinion has ,een endorsed by So large
majority of the foreign community that it
ay be considered unanimous. With such men
Mr.. Wyllie, VIM. Webster, e.. R.. Bishop, S.
oencer and others. in whom both Sovereign
I'd people place confidence, there is no lack of
aterial, for u strong, popular and widepwake
1t is said that Mr.. Wyllie has long
ished to retire it may be so, but the idea that
can better serve his Sovereign than his
antation, may for the present outweigh in
e decision. Whoever fills the foreign office,
should be a ready writer, a finished scholar, a
sll-read diplomat, and a perfect gentleman; and
S g forte' should be good dinners and choice .
ines. The Interior Department seems to claim I
Hawaiian as its head, but it may be difficult i
find one qualified for it. The worthy clerk 7
that department is the right man in the right I
ace, and one whom the King and people will
ng delight to honor. The finance office needs L
man of sterling worth, brains and ability I
d for 1T Mr.. Webster is evidently {" the Il
ming man." and no appointment would be
eeted with more general satisfaction ty all L
lsses. t
His Majesty ascends the throne encountered T
tn the RELIGIOUS alliances which appear m "