The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-02-05

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 4, 1873.
The bark D. G. Murray, nom Honolulu, which
arrived here to-day. brings the news of the ratif-
cation by the Legislative Assembly of the election
OF Prince William Lunalilo, grandson of King
Kamehameha l., as King of the Hawaiian Islands,
and his coronation on JanuaryS.
THE NEW CABINET.
The Cabinet of the new King is composed for the
most part Of Americana,
The Minister for Foreign Affairs Is Charles r.
Bishop.
or INTERIOR. O. Hall.
or Finance-RObert Startling.
Attorney General-A. F. Judd.
THE ROYAL SPEECH.
His Majesty King Lunalilo, upon taking the oath
OF office made an address to the mobiles and repre-
sentatives, saying:-
This is the first time in the history of this king
dom that the Legislative Assembly has been con-
vened for the purpose OF electing sovereign.
tender you my thanks for the cordial ananimity and
gooa WIZ wc vaya n anp of
duty or responsibility, 1t is becoming, as well as
In accordance with the promptings OF our hearts,
to express our sorrow at the sudden death OF the
iustriOus chief whose successor am. The late
King mad decided traits OF character. He was en-
country and extended his protecting hand to the
Hawaiian people; he was just to all subjects, was
very sensitive to the rights OF Hawaans ana ae
vance their interests and increase their numbers.
/ sympathized deeply with the late King on
the gradual diminution OF the people, and
need no assurance from you. that oil
reasonable measures to prevent it will meet with
your cordial APPROVAL This nation presents
most interesting example in history of cordial
Co operation OF the native and foreign races in
the administration Of its government and
life there exists a feeling which every good man
will strive to promote. The government may be
the throne Of every sovereign. 1t will be an earnest
endeav0r to sustain the character Of the government
in It's good repute with other nations and In this
connection it becomes us to cherish cordial recol-
lection OF my lamented predecessors as well as
Of the disnterested and patriotic men who
aided them in enrolling this kingdom among
deavOr to sustain the character of the government
transmitted to us. The commencement OF my
s sSssae'eS and are sstlsnsS viii
duty in conformity with the principles of justice
and comfy recognized among nations. At home
there Il peace and
The islands are capable OF lar higher improve
ment than they have ever enjoyed; They
which shall command the respect of other nations
as we'll as to give greater comfort and happiness to
far larger number OF people. We are, fortunately,
placed by nature on the great ocean highway or
nations
The commerce of all flags should be attracted
hither by the safety OF our harbors, our abundant
products and liberal laws and the regulations OF
our ports. All legislation in future hay;
Ing In view the proper prOteCIOu anu
promotion OF commercial relations
shall meet with my hearty concurrence.
There arc circumstances attending my accession
which arouse within me lively sense OF gratitude
to the whole people. They have rendered me roy
atty and their cordial support, and accept the
trust imposed upon me, feeling confidence
in the expression so spontaneously made.
May the blessing OF our Heavenly Father, without
which there can be no permanent success, at
tend our efforts to promote the best interests OF
the government and people.
The King then addressed the people to the same
purport and thanked them for the unanimity Of
voice with which they favor his accession to the
throne.
FUNERAL OF THE DEAD MONARCH.
On the occasion Of the late Kings funeral there
was an imposing military and civic display by the
native and foreign population. Bishop Willis
oficated and the ceremonies were concluded with
royal salute and requiem march.