The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1874-02-07
Mass Meeting at Kawaiahao.

In response to q published call, some thousands o
the residents of Honolulu, both natives and foreign
ers, assembled at Kawaiahao Church at 8 p. NJ. OF
Wednesday last, the 4th inst. The body of tn,
Church and the galleries as well, were crowded Will
a decorous and expectant audience. The Hon. ]. VI
Kapena was called to the Chair, and Mr.. P. Naon'
chosen Vice-President, and Mr.. W. J. Smith, Sec.
yetary.
On taking the Chair, Judge Kapena briefly stated
tue main object of the meeting to be to obtain an ex-
preston of the sympathy and coincidence of the peO-
pie with His Highness, Chas. Kanaina, the father OF
His late Majesty, on the sad bereavement which ha:
fallen upon him, and upon the nation at large. On
motion q committee of five was chosen by the Chair
to draft resolutions in accordance with this object, as
follows: Messrs. R. H. stanly, W. L.. Moehonua,
Rev. C. W. PilipO, Hon. C. c. Harris and ]. I. Ka-
walnut. The committee reported the following reso-
utions, which were adopted, mem. con:
WHEREAS, we the people of Honolulu, in common
with this whole nation, are in sorrow and afiiction
Through the dispensation Of Providence in removing
from US His Majesty LUNALILo the King, who died at
30 minutes past 8 o'clock on the evening of February
Sd instant; therefore
Resolred, That we the people Of Honolulu, Island
sof Oahu, do hereby respectfully tender our most sin
7cere condolences to His Highuess Charles Kanaina,
Father of His late Majesty, on the death of our be-
loved King. and that we sorrow and grieve with him.
Resolved, That this committee be Instructed to de-
liver a copy Of these resolutions 10 His Highness, and
furnish the same to the newspapers Of this city for
publication.
SSigned by the members Of the Committee.)
Mr.. \. Ralauli offered two resolutions, nominating
the high Chief David Kalakaua for successor to the
Throne, and instructing the Representatives Of this
district, in the Legislature, to vote for him. While
these resolutions were under consideration, Major "
H. NIoehonua smoke rs follows:
81 am authorized to say on behalf Of the Chief
(Kalakaua) that he desires that whatever is done
shall be strictly in accordance with the provisions of
the Constitution and the laws
"Our Chief stands upon this platform Of the Con-
stitution and the laws; and he trusts the nation will
pay all proper respect TO those who are now in au-
khority. Hope that the approval Of the people will
be unanimous when the Legislature shall have met
And made known It's decision in the matter.
After the resolutions had been fully debated, they
were put to vote, separately, aud carried by acclama-
|Iion, as follows:
WHEREAS, Ills Majesty LuuaIlo died on the 81 Oh
February 1874, without having nominated or pro-
claimed a successor to the Throne; therefore
ResolVs9, That We, the people Of Honolulu, dis
|trict Of Kona. Island Of Oahu, in mass-meeting as-I
Fembled at Kawaiahao, February 4, 1874, do hereby
declare Prince David Kalaksua our choice for the;
Resolrsd, That We hereby instruct our Represent.
htive[ 80 coming Legislature TO cast their votesj
for lnl, Housslce David Kalakaua, and for no one
else avail c
There being no further business before the meeting,
it was therefore adjourned. W. j. SMITH,
Secretary.