New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-12-26
HISTORY OF TIE HOUSE OF KAMEHAMEHA.

The first of the now extinct House OF
Kamehameha, who reigned over all the Sandwich
Islands, was born about the middle of the eighteenth
century He was personally remarkable for character
istics which distinguished him and all his successors
from his subjects and seemed to indicate that he
came from a distinct tribe. He was q tDapense
stature. and the imposing appearance -n!ch he
presented contributed greatly to securing power
over people whom he ruled In the early part OF
the present century each of the Sandwich Islands was
governed by sovereign and several other chiefs. The
first Kamehameha was one Of these chiefs. He sue
ceeded In conquering all Of the Islands except Ataua
and Nhau which, however their allegiance to his
successors. AS Europeans had aided him in
his conquest, he favored their settlement
in the islands and placed his kingdom
under the protection Of Great Britain. He
was succeeded by his son, Kamehsmeha H., who, In
1872 abolished idoatry and introduced Christianity
The brother OF this King assembled the throne in 1924
and assumed the title of Kamehameha III. During his
reign he brought his country into conflict with France
by banishng the Roman Catholic missionaries, The
French Admiral protested against this measure on
behalf OF his Government. The King In order to pro-
tect himself against the attacks of the French Admiral
appealed TO the British Government, which maintained
q body OF troops in the Islands
In 1874 the independence of the country was officially
recognized by Great Britain and the United States but
by treaty preponderating influence was gwen 10 the
former Hostile demonstrations frequently made
by France after one Of which, made 1885, the King
streng thened the alliance with the United States
Chiefly under the advice Of American residents
the King introduced constitutional form OF Govern
ment. This king was succeeded In 1854 on
his death by his son Alexander Liholiho, who
was called Kamehameha ~. The new King received
education superior to his ancestors which was partially
owing TO journey which he made to Europe In 1856
he married Emma Rocker daughter Of an English ply
stefan who was residing In the Islands. He Of
ungoyernabe temper and caused great cOnsterna
ton in his domnions by attempting murder in ft Of
jealousy toward his wife, On his death in 1863 he
succeeded by brother the lately deceased King Kane
hamehaV v.
This last heir TO the throne born In 1921 he was
distinguished by easy life which caused him 70 be
we'll known among the islanders boon companion.
all Of his ancestors he possessed the tall form which
dstin gushed him from his people He manifested
inclination to promote reforms in the Island and favored
foreigners in order TO increase commerce and indus
try. He formed Cabinet composed Of foreigners
Of different nationalites who had long resided in the
territory. died chdless and, tue foregoing dis
patch indicates he failed to avail himself Of the priv
ilege conferred by the Constitution, Of naming his sue
cessor Public opinion recently pointed at Prince Lana
ko as the person who would probably be selected to fill
the throne OF the King He considered the rghtful
heir previous to the accession of Kamehameha ", but
was set aside by the old King. His claim comes from
the female the family, being Of the sis
ter Of Kamehameha H. He has attained the age OF "a
He popular with che people or his own race, IS
wei educated, and has a fine personal address.