The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1870-05-07
THE PACIFIC
Commercial Advertiser.
SATURDAY, 4 7.
Opening of the Legislative As
SemDly.

Opening of the Legislative As
sem bly,.
This body was opened on Saturday last By Hil
Majesty the King in person, who arrived at the
Legislative Hall at u VI. under a salute from
PunchbOwl and the two war vessels then in port
and accompanied with the usual military display.
The hall was crowded with diplomatic representa-
tiyes, naval officers. and citizens. Prayer having
been offered by Bishop Staley, HIS Majesty read
the following speech;
MOBILES AND REPBEsESTATTvEs Since the pro-
rogation Of the last Legislature, it has pleased
Almighty God 70 take from Ne the best Of fathers,
who was. during his lifetime. the TiSest and most
discreet Of Councillors, and who, as your President,
was always reyeTed by you This has been a be-
reayemeut for the Nation as we'll as for Myself. y
long and varisl life has been closed IN peace and
honor. Let us BE- thankful for his example. You
will preserve his memory ever fresh whilst the best
wish I can have for you Il, that I may ever preserve
the remembrance Of his precepts, and follow the ex-
ample Of his pure patriotism.
During the last two years., My people have In
creased il prosperity. Crops have been abundant,
and markets cool.
It seems &c II, BY Ocean lines Of Steamers, our
situation in mid-Ocean IS about 10 be turned to our
advantage. The question Of aid to Oceanic and
Iuter-Isiand Steamers has occupied the attention Of
Ny Government, and again deserves your careful
consideration. 1 especially commend TO your foster
ing care, steam communication between the Islands,
believing that liberality. in this respect, is the wisest
economy.
our relations with all Foreign Governments are
most satisfactory. / have concluded q Commercial
Treaty with Russia.
The Board Of Immigration has endeayored TO exc
cute the will Of the Legislature, as expressed IN its
last session, with regard to immigrants from the
Polynesian Islands. But after two expeditions, it has
become evident that no considerable or permanent n
crease of population can be expected from that source.
Tie Rpuurt Of Nv Minister Of the IutPriOr will
show you that an extraordinary expenditure has
been deemed necessary by the Board OF Health. The
health Of the people is an object Of the greatest
solicitude to Me. and | commend TO YOUR careful con-
sideration the measures adopted by the Board, and
request that You will give this matter your grayest
attention.
Justice continues TO be administered, az / believe,
ably and impartially.
The work of Education has been prosecuted with
zeal, fidelity, and success.
The Appropriation of the last Legislature has been
used with impartiality, and as far as I have been
able to learn, 10 the satisfaction Of all.
The Finances of the Kingdom still remain in a
prosperous condition.
MOBILES AND REPRESENTATIVES, In summoning
you again to the performance of your responsible
duties, 1 rely with implicit confidence upon your
wisdom and patriotism, and pray most earnestly
that He, in whose hands are all the nations Of the
earth, may guide your councils, and preserve Our
Kingdom for a bright futurity.
We do now declare the Legislature of the King
AOA OBNittAs
His Majesty read his speech in both English and
Hawaiian, At the conclusion of the opening
ceremonies, the Legislative Assembly was called
to order by the clerk, r. IL. Stanley, Esq, and ON
motion IF Mr.. Phillips, adjourned till IL A. VI.
on Monday. The following are the members of
the Assembly
MOBILES.
His Highness W. C. LunaIIo.
His Excellency, J. o. Dominis, Governor Of Oahu.
His Excelency, z. Nahaolelua, Governor of Maui.
His Excellency, p. Kauoa, Governor of Kauai.
Hon. Charles X. Bishop.
Hon. David kalakaua.
Hon. Charles Kanaina.
Hon. ". Z. Kamakau.
Hon. II. II. Kahanu.
Hon. Peter Y. Kaeo.
MEMBERS TX. OFFICIO.
His Ex. c. c. Harris, Minister Of Foreign Affairs.
His tx. +. W. Hutchison, Minister of the Interior.
His FIX. j. Mott Smith, Minister Of Finance.
His tx. 5. II. Phillips, Attorney General.
REPRESENTATIVES,