The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1868-04-22
The Legislative Assembly was open,

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The Commissioners, H. H., Mateio Re
kua9pa, the venerable father of the King
and His Honor. E H. Allen, Chief Jus
tice and Chancellor of the Kingdom. lef
the Palace under salute from Punch-Bowi
attended by the statfoficers. and escorted
by the Cavalry, under command Of Major
G. H. Judd. At the Court House, the
Household troops were drawn up in dres;
parade.
On the Judges platform was placed the
Throne chair, covered with the mantle
supported on either side by the Royal Ia,
hills.
Her Majesty Dowager Queen Emma
and Her Majesty Dowager Queen Kalama
with the Aliis of the Kingdom and the
House of Mobiles, were seated on the right
the House of Representatives in front, and
the Acting Minister Of the United States,
H. b. Ms Commissioner and Consul Cen
eral, II. /. Ms Commissioner and Consul.
by the Chancellier, and the Consular Corps,
on the left of the Commissioners.
The Commission of His Majesty having
been read in Hawaiian, by Justice Davis,
and in English, by the Clerk of the House,
the address from the Throne was deliver
ed by the Commissioners, as follows:
MOBILES AND REPREsENTATIvEs-A great
calamity has befallen the Island Of Hawaii.
My duty TO my subjects has called me away
from my Capital, and have delegated a Roy
al Commission, presided over by my we'll
beloved father, to open the regular session OF
the Legislature.
Until the last few weeks, my Kingdom has
enjoyed uninterrupted prosperity. Peace,
quiet and abundance had prevailed. Let US
bow humbly TO the will Of God Almighty
whose hand is now heavy upon us, and let
US, with brave hearts and well-timed charity,
relieve the distress of those of our country
men who have been thus suddenly and severe
ly afflicted
Our relations with foreign powers continue
to be most satisfactory. The important trea-
ty with the United States of America, which
was considered at the last extraordinary ses-
sion of the Legislature, has not yet received
the ratification of the President Ny Minis
ter of Foreign Affairs will furnish You with
such Intelligence of the progress Of the ne
gotiation as may be, from time TO time re-
eeived
Preliminary steps have been taken by nv
Government TO secure the conclusion of a
treaty with the Confederation of Northern
Germany, TO be substituted for our present
treaties with Bremen and Hamburg. Some
of our treaties have been denounced; changes
are contemplated in our stipulutions with
England and France, and / confidently hope
that the result of these various negotiations
Will increase our intercourse with Europe, as
the anticipated conclusion Of our Conven-
ton of Reciprocity will develop our trade |
with the great republic of the United States.
Our negotiations with Japan have so far /
been successful. Important and favorable |
results may be expected from the opening of |
trade with, and immigration from, that King |
dom.
My Minister Of the Interior will inform |
you of the steps taken by the Bureau of I'm
migration towards securing valuable addi-
lions TO our population and laborers for our
fields. An increased appropriation is applied
for, to enable my Government to solve, by
practical experiment, the question of immi-
grafton, whose importance to the Kingdom
will not escape your attention. You will be
duly advised of the measures adopted by the
Board of Health during the last two years
Owing, in great measure, TO the exertions
leprosy has been checked.
As soon as practicable, my Government
will inform you of the extent of the damage
done on Hawaii by the last volcanic eruption.
1t is hoped that it will not prove so extern
sive as to require any considerable curtail-
ment from the appropriation for public i'm
provements in other islands.
Our finances are in most prosperous con-
dition. The report of my acting Minister of
Finance will furnish you with all the neces-
sary information on the state of the treasury.
Our credit stands high, our public debt is
greatly reduced, and considerable surplus
is on hand. Should the Treaty of Reciprocity ,
acquire the force of law, some further legis-
latiOn may be necessary.
1t may be well for the Legislature to in ,
quire how far the prosperity of this King
dom, and the development of its resources |
may be promoted by judicious assistance to ,
the line of steamers plying between this port
and California, as well as to our jnter-isiand [
steam navigation.
The administration of Justice has been con.
Quoted with fidelity and impartialitv !
1t is thought that the public convenience
will be promoted by changes in the time of [
holding certain terms of the Court Ny At >
,orney General will submit to you the neces-
'ary bill for the accomplishment of that c
measure.
l refer you to the report of the President
Of the Board of Public Instruction for the
ietails Of the work performed by that Board
Liberal and intelligent assistance has been q
granted, on application, to all those who de- l,
-ote their laboTs to the education of the peo-
de. New school houses have been built o
n many places the sexes have been separa-
ed, and system of importantly, combined t
With healthy competition, has contributed b
argely to the cause of intellectual improve
nent. c
MOBILES AND REPRESENTATIVES, rely up I,
IN your enlightened patriotism and upon
our loyalty to our institutions. You will n
with me in seeking the welfare of
he nation, and in providing for its wants.
pray God Almighty, the Ruler of Kingdoms,
o relieve us in our troubles, to guide us in r.
Prosperity, and TO help me in maintaining in ;
iolate the dignity of my Crown and our ma Il
ional iudependence-and Fl
We do now declare the Legislature of the h
lngdom opened.
At the conclusion of the address, the
retired, and after brief =
returned to the Palace, accompa- o
led by their escort, and the troops on il
uty returned to quarters.
A numerous assemblage of spectators q
'ere present at the opening and the =
treets were filed with people. V
The Assembly adjourned without organ ft
ing, until Monday at noon. g