The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1874-02-18
WEDNEsDAK: FEBRUARY Is.
King KaIakaua.

PRINCE DAVID hALAKAUAs who was chosen on
the 18th INST. almost unanimously by the Legis-
lative Assembly to be King was born 10 this city
on the 10th Of November, 1886. and Is therefore
10 his ihirty-eigbth year. he is the eldest sou
Of the late c. kapaakea and Keohokalole, who
were connected with various branches of the high
chiefs, descended from the ancient soyeregns.
They left two sons, David and William and two
daughters, Hon. Mrs Governor Douinis and
Hoo. Mrs. A. 5. Clegborn. The two eldest chill
dren. David and Lydia. received their education
at the Royal School. under the care Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Cooke, and were there at the same time
that the late sovereigns Kamehameha ". Ka-
mehameha v and LunaHo attended. Prince
David and bis brother and sisters enjoyed every
advantage which the best schools in this city
could afford for obtaining good education; and
how well they improved these advantages, those
who know them best. can attest They are all
as coBverssut with The English as with their own
tongue.
During the past few years Prince David has
held a position as clerk 10 the Interior Depart
ment, aud has also been secretary Of the Privy
Council under both Of the last Kings. He has,
therefore, had 40 opportunity to observe aSd be-
come familiar with the workings of government,
as be has with all connected with it. Whatever
may have been bis former political sentiments as
expressed 10 legislative debates, the events of
the last two years aud partcuarly of the past few
weeks, will serve to show him, as it must every
one else, the necessity Of adopting liberal and
Conservative, yet firm policy. which will tend to
unite much as possible all conflicting interests
in the kingdom. Never before has ruler in
Hawaii needed so greatly the aid Of prudent and
wise councillors in his administration, possessing
the respect and confidence Of the whole people,
with the loyal support Of his native aud
foreign subjects. On the sagacity Of his choice
much Of tie success Of his reign will depend IN
inspiring confidence at home and abroad and in
removing whatever causes may tend to create
weakness in the administration Of the govern
men;, or want of harmony among the various
classes composing our small population. mis-
step now may lauuch our frail ship of state on a
sea Of turmoil, while prudence and caution Just at
tins time may secure the independence of Hawaii
FOR many years to come.
King Kslakaua was married some years since
to Kapiolani. widow of B. Namakeha, who was
brother of Naea the father Of Queen Emma She
is also Beice Of Kelnkahonui, one of the chiefs
Of Kauai, and was named after Kapiolani, the
famous chefess of Hawaii who broke the Pele
KaPu as described BY Bingham, p. 255 and who
was one Of the earliest converts to Christianity.
The lady who has thus become elevated to the
position Of Queen is not only connected with
high rank but in private life, a most estimable
woman, who has been, for several years an un-
osteHtatious aud exemplary member Of St An
drew's Church of this city. In his marriage re-
latiOns, the example of our new Sovereign will
itself to all who deplore the growing
tendency Of Hawaiians to set them aside. and
will doubtless have good effect on the people
Of his kingdom.