The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1874-02-18

preston oil extreme regret occurrence ol
so serious outrage committed upon you while
dseharging the duties of the highest trust the peo
pie OF this nation could confer, aud we trust that
Your Honorable Body will be pleased to accept this
as assurance OF our heartfelt sympathy with you
Honolulu, 18th February, 1874.
T. A. Sehaefer, A. ]. Cartwright,
j. c. Glade, VIM. W. Hail,
j. c. Pduger, Frank Brown,
j. G. Dickson, E. krull,
Jno. S Smithies, a. NJ. Whitney,
J. w Robertson, W. Babcoek,
s. NJ Damon, Jas. L. Lewis,
c. s. Barlow Ira Richardson,
John Ritson, Chas. \. Castle,
Theod c. Heuck, z. P. Adams,
W. L. Green, z. G. Jones, Dr.,
Sam'l G. Damon, M. Lyman,
5. F. Chilliagworth, John 5. Walker,
w. G. Irwin. H. Nolie,
NJ. LOuissOn Z. Fursienau,
II. Maciarlane, b. +. BOes
W. A. Markham, G. W. Houghtailing,
II. X. Stillman, Theo. II. Davis,
c. P Ward, 6. w. Maclarlane,
Jno II. Patty, Thos. r. Walker,
Chas. s. Heustice, Godfrey Rhodes,
J. d. Brewer, Fr. Banning,
VIM. johnson, Tn Opierget,
o. G. Clifford, W. Martens,
A. W. Peirce, j. ID. Wicke,
ID. P Peterson, II. Brauilecht,
j. McCOlgan, Julius HOting.
NJ Green, Jas. S. Lemon,
TbOs. Cummins, Geo. II. Ross,
Geo. II. Luce W. r. Buchanan,
EN-. Fenard, II. L. Sheldon,
Vim. s. Luce, ]. II. Black
A. P. Briekwood, Alex Campbell,
X. b. Davidson, II. Schmidt,
r Meyer. R. Riemenschneider
On motion of Hon. Mr.. Kaukaha, a select Com
nitsee appointed to prepare reply expressive Of
the appreciation of the sympathy thus rendered by
the residents of Honolulu and that this correspon-
dencO be published in the newspapers Of this city.
THE following was the response sent by the Chair
man of the select Committee:
LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY,
Honolulu, February l4ib, 1874.
GENTLEMEs:-In behalf of the Legislative Assem-
bly, of the Ringdom, we have the honor to acknow-
ledge the receipt Of the memorial presented the
18th ins by the citizens and foreign residents Of
Honolulu rendering the expression Of their sincere
regret at the occurrence Of so serious an outrage
the Assembly, while In the discharge of the high
trust to them committed and most candidly thank
you and all for your assurance Of heartfelt sym
patty kindly expressed to US a body, ard more
especially for the cordial manifestations Of benef-
cencc for those of our number who suffered upon
that occasion. Very respectfully submitted,
JNo.. o. DoxINIs.
Chairman of Committee.
To Messrs j. c. Glade, F. A. sehaefer, A. J. Cart
wright and others
The following resolution then adopted, and or
dercd to be spread on the minutes:
Resolved That. this Assembly hereby tenders its
sincere thanks to the Representative Of Foreign
Powers and to the officers aud crews Of the war YES
sells in port, for their generous assistance 10 pre-
serving the peace aud order Of this Kingdom on toe
18th day of February, 1874
His Elk. the Attorney General said that as there was
nothing occupying the attention oftbo House. he wish
ed to avail himself Of the opportunity make
marks in regard 10 the dsgracefu riot Of the 18th inst
Undoubtedly his colleagues and himself would be
blamed for not having foreseeu that deeds Of violence
that armed force be present to prevent their oe-
curreuce during the election Of q King Tits had
been suggested ADD Diseased. The Cabinet though
that, some Of their number bad resided here for
Is or 30 years and lthe speaker) had been born
here, they acquainted with the Hawaiian race
and that they safe 10 trusting the people. The
behavior of the people during the interrognum pre-
eeding the election Of His late Majesty LUNALILo,
and during other crises through which the people had
passed had led the Cabinet to believe that though
there would be great excitement and loud words on
the OCCASION yet that would be al. That Il bet
Ter to trust IN the law abiding character which this
people had acquired during long years, than to have
the presence OF an armed force during the election
display Of sOldiery would be readily misconstrucd
to be either attempt at coercion, appearance
Of fear when really existed. In this view, how
'yer, toe Cabinet were mistaken, as the murdorous
assaults the Hon. Representatives and the mali
,ous destruction Of property proved force Of forty
'olcemen had been provided, also 4 Committee Of /
me hundred and seven Of our best HaWaiians had !
'een enrolled who agreed to remain among the crowd
md preserve order. This was deemed By all who 4
NEW Of the arrangement to be amply sufficient. All
PRESENT know Of how little avail their suris we're.
Hon. Mr.. Kaukaha regretted that His Ex. tie At 1
torney-Genera had ct behalf Of the Cabinet.
0 make this explanation Asr the experience Of last
ear, when the poPulaee bad openly declared that If
be Legislature failed to elect the Of tho choice
ood would be shed, and the exper Of the var
t the barracks" the Ministers ought te have beea
and to have taken better precautions aganst
populsce outbreak.
Hon. Mr.. Kaukaha then offered the following:
Resoved, That the Ministers are hereby Authorized
nd directed toprovido medical attendance from the
1reign aud native physicians Of this city, ard also
uraes, for the members Of this House who have suf
sred injury and to pay FOR the Of the pub
e treasury and that the Minister Of Finance render
n account Of such expenditure A. the next session
the Legislative Assembly.
The House then adjourned to 10 minutes before IL
'clock.
At twelve o'clock His Majesty, accompanied with
is Aids eft the PALACE, under salute from Punch
owl battery, Her BritaBic Msjesiys Ship Tenedos
nd the United States Ship Tuscarora, and was es-
orted BY The Band and Cavalry. On His arrival at
be Courthouse the United States and British Ma
ines were drawn up liz front Of the building and
seeiyed the King with the usual honors He rode
own 10 the State Carriage accompanied BY His
roiheF, Prince William LeIeiohoku, and brother-in-
w. Hon. A. s. Cleghorn.
When His Majesty entered the Legislative Hall, I
ne audience rose while be proceeded to the Pres
enrs desk, and remained standing while be vas