The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1873-01-15

T. While He was Just to all His subjects
He was very naturally sensitive to the
rights of the Hawaiians, and DESTROYS OF
promoting every project which would adj
vance their interests and Increase their
numbers.
/ sympathized deeply with the late
King on the subject of the gradual di-
intuition Of the people, and l need no as
| surances from you that all reasonable
measures to prevent it will meet your cor
dial approval While we mourn this sud
den bereavement, let us learn from His
iIlustrious example to be faithful and true
to the Independence of the Kingdom, and
anxious only to promote the general good.
This Nation presents the most interest
ing example in history, of the cordial CO.
operation of the native and foreign races
in the administration of its Government,
and most happily too, in all the relations
in life, there exists a feeling which every
good man will strive to promote.
Government may be said to enter upon
a new era on the accession to the Throne
of every Sovereign. 1t will be my earn
est endeavor to sustain the character of
the Government in its good repute with
other nations, and in this connection it
becomes us to cherish cordial recollec-
ton of Ny lamented Predecessors, as well
as of the disinterested and patriotic men
who aided them in enrolling this King
dom among the family OF nations. 1t will
be my endeavor, and in this l shall have
the aid of all men who are true friends of
the Hawaiians, to sustain the character of
the Government transmitted to us. The
commencement OF My Reign is suspicious.
Our relations with foreign Governments
are of the most friendly character, and
am satisfied will continue so, if we faith
fully discharge our duty in conformity
to the principles of justice and comfy re-
cognized among nations.
AT home there is peace and a reason
able prosperity, which it will be my earn
est endeavor to promote.
The Islands are capable of far higher
improvement than they have ever enjoy
ed. They have capacity enough to make
a Kingdom which shall command the re-
spect of other nations, as well as to give
greater comfort and happiness to far
larger population.
We are fortunately placed by nature on
the great Ocean Highway of Nations
the commerce of all flags should be at
tracted hIther by the safety of our har-
bors, our abundant products, and the lib
eral laws and regulations of our ports
All legislation in the future, having in
view the proper protection and promotion
of our commercial relations, shall meet
My hearty concurrence and approval
There are circumstances attending Ny
accession, which arouse within me very
lively sense of gratitude to the whole peo-
pie. They have rendered me their 10y
atty and their cordial support, and &C.
cept the trust imposed upon me, feeling
confidence in the expression so spontane-
ously made.
May the blessing of our Heavenly
Father, without which there can be no
permanent success, attend our efforts to
promote the best interests of the Govern
ment and people.
His Majesty then addressed the As
as follows:
To THE HAWAIIAN PEOPLE:
Soon after the death of His Majesty,
V, whose loss the Nation
nouns, issued an address to the people,
n which stated that the Throne had
become vacant, and without a successor
appointed or proclaimed, and that / de-
tired to submit my claim TO their consider
ltion and suffrages. At numerous meet
ngs held throughout the Islsands, they
rave made known their views in way
most complimentary to myself, and the
lection by the Legislative Assembly is
n response to the popular win.
need not assure you that my heart is
lied with gratitude for this generous
oppression, favorable to my claims, and 1
iced not assure you that it will stimulate
ne to do everything in my power to pro-
note your improvement, your interests,
nd your happiness. But to accomplish |
hese purposes, must have your deter t
mined cooperation. From this day 1 Z
ope to see an increased effort on the part i
f all the people to make themselves c
History plainly teaches that t
o Nation can improve in population and t
realth without industry and good morals
t is a fact, which Expresses my heart, a
hat the Hawaiian population has been I
diminishing for years, and t
ppeal to every Hawaiian, whether here t
r at his quiet home, to arise in full e
.rength and stay this desolation. 1t can a
e done, but it viii require the efforts of
Il who love Hawaii mel Industry, tenn a