, 1873-02-05

Sax TnAvc1sco, Feb 4-Ths bark D. O. Mrr-
ray, from Honolulu arrived to-day, and brings
ncWH OF tho ratification OF the election OF Prince
Lunalil,o, by the Legislative Assembly, as King
Of the Hawaiian Islands. He was ineugure.ed
Jan. 8.
The Cabinet Of the new King Of Hawaii is
composed mostly OF Americans. The Minister
Of Foreign Affairs Is Charles Il. Bishop; Of the
Interior, E. o. Hall; OF Finance, Robert STIR
ling; Attorney General, 4, F. Judd.
Upon taking the oath Of Office, Lunalillo ad-
dressed the mobiles and Representatives, saying:
This Ia the first time in the history Of this Kingdom
that the Legislative Assembly has been convened for
the purpose OF eectng sovereign. tender you my
thanks for tho cordial unnniity and goodwill which
ing my eonsidezations Of duty or responsibility.
it is becoming we'll In accordance With tic
"
sor am. The Late King had decided trais Of charao
ter: uo vas enterpriang !abo.ed to develop the
hand to the Hawaiian people. While he was Just to Ill
bis Subjects he was very sensitive TO the ghts Of tho
which would advance their interests and Increase their
on Tie gradual diminution. q the people. and I
III. nson he most se e1snp}s II
eign in the administration Of It's Government
aud ost happily too In all tho relations Of Lie there
promote. The Government may be said to enter upon
new on the secession to the throne of ever! eov-
eretgn 1t Will be my earnest endeavor TO xstan tho
character Of tho Government IN 1ta good repuse,
!. becomes us to cherish cordial
recollection Of my lamented predecessors well Of
tho disnterested and patriotic Who sided them In
enrolling their Kingdom among the family Of nauona.
It VIII be my endevor to sustain the character Of the
Government transmitted to us. Tho commencement
Of my reign Ii auspIcons- Our relations with foreign
Governments are Of the most friendly character, and
an satisfied will continue Go II will faithfully dis
charge duty in conformity to the principles Of JUS
ttce and comfy recognized among nations. At home
there Is peace and i Reasonable. prosperity,
which It will bo my earnest endeavor
to promote. The Islands capable Of far higher
improvement than they have ever enjoyed. They
haye capacity enough to make kingdom which shall
greater comfort and happiness to far l,rger popua
ton Ne are fortunately placed by nature on the
great ocean highway Of nations. The commerce Of all
12gs should be attracted hhez by tho safety Of
and regulations Of ports. AL 1egislaon in future
having in view tho proper protection and promotion
Of our commercial relations shan meet
my hearty concurrence. There n1o cir
atsendng my - stttg, EhHa y ta
whole people. They hare rendered me loyalty and
their cordial support, and accept the trust imposed
upon me, feeling confidence in the expression SO
spontaneously made. May the blessing Of Our Heaven
" Father, without which there can be no perna1ent
ests OF Il . Government and people.
The King then addressed the people to tho
Same purport and thanked them for their unan-
unity Of voice in favor Of his succession to tho
throne.
On the occasion of the late Kings funeral,
there VAS an imposing military and civic display
by the native and foreign population. Bishop
Willis oficiatcd. Tho ceremonies concluded
with royal salute and roQuiem ma rch,