The New York herald., 1874-12-24
Arrival of the Hawaiian
Monarch.
THE TRIP FROM WASHINGTON
Reception Of Kalakaua by
the Corporation.
INTERVIEW WITH THE KING.
II H f S T. r E N AID T. i.


OF the sandwich Islands, !s the event OF the hour.
What His Majesty may think OF the Street Clean.
Ing commissioners and the wofu aspect OF our
principal tnoroughiare, up which he rode in state
yesterday evening, time may develop; but there
can De no hesitation III saying that II, as has been
authoritatively stated, he was curious to see
good pile OF snow, 1t Is to be hoped that he will
not accept the horrible accumuations rolled up on
every hand as fair and crystal specimens OF the
"beautul" which generally falls In virgin OAK es.
THE START FROM WASHINGTON.
King KaaKaua's party included Governor DOM
inis, OF Oahu; Governor Kapena, OF Maui; II. A.
Pierce, United States Minister; Colonel wherry,
United States Army, and Aid-de.Camp to General
Scnofeld; Commander w. II. Whitney, United
States Navy in charge OF the general transporta-
ton; Lieutenant Totten United States Navy;
Lieutenant Palmer United States Marine. Colonel
Wherry and Commander Whitney have been de-
puted to accompany the King during his stay.
The party lett Washington yesterday morning in
the twenty-three minutes past nine Baltimore and
Potomac train direct for the city. Secretary Fish
and other members OF the Cabinet rode to the rail-
road station In the Presidents carriage where they
took Official leave OF the King. At Newark, N. j.,
Mr.. S. U. F. Odell, Charge d'Anaires OF the
Hawaiian government, boarded the train and ac-
companied the party to Jersey City.
THE WELCOME.
1t was the lucky lot only of those who were regu.
lar passengers by the outgoing trains to be
present In the depot when the royal guest arrived.
But these numbered several hundred persons, and
many deferred their nomeward trip to catch
glimpse OF the noble visitor. Strange enough the
depot was unadorned, not single banner tndi-
eating that anything unusual was at hand. For
all that dense crowd assembled outside, and
toward four O'Clock the coming OF the King was
the absorbing topic OF the moment. Pursuant to
the arrangements previously made the sub-com-
mittee appointed to complete the arrangements
for the reception, consisting OF Aldermen McCar-
ferty, Gilon ana Koch, ana Assistant Aldermen
Keatng and BrucKs, proceeded, shortly before
three O'Clock, In carriages from the Windsor
House to Desbrosses street ferry and crossed over
to Jersey City, there to await the arrival Of the
King md suite. There was also In attendance MIR.
W. N. Armstrong, the bearer Of dispatches
Promptly at four O'CLOCK the iron horse from
washington came rushing in, yhereupon the
crowd made a stampede forward to catch q
glimpse OF the visitor, as wen as in the hope
Of hearing his reply. He was dressed suit
ably for the season, with q heavy gray
overcoat. dark pants ana a slouched hat,
and seemed altogether well prepared lor the pro-
verbal severity OF q New York winter. His ap-
from the fact that his color was deeper than many
had expected, his kindly expression ana dgnfied
bearing bespoke for him general welcome,
although the popular sentiment seemed to be con-
fined to silent admiration rather than the demon.
strative tokens which generally greet dlstin-
gushed favorites. He was accompanied by Mr.
Odell and Mr.. Armstrong and followed BY his suite
to the room where the subcommittee were In
waiting. Alderman McCaferty, as their chair
man, came forth to welcome the royal guest.
After formal Introduction Alderman McCafrerty
without much ado. welcomed the King In neat
and appropriate address.
KING KALAKAUA's REPLY.
During the delivery OF the address the King,
who was surrounded by his suite, stood perfectly
motioness. He listened TO every word with the
deepest attention, and at Its conclusion was ap.
parently moved with the warmth Of the welcome
accorded to him. That he was slightly embar-
rassed was apparent, but 1t was not until he CON-
menced TO respond that the cause OF hesitation
was appreciated by the surrounding throng. He
was exceedingly hoarse and spoke scarcely above
q whisper. Indeed, his remarks were inaudible to
all except those In his immediate vicinity. But
he bore himself with considerable grace and
modesty and his brief remarks were heard with
breathless silence. He said :-'IJ gives me much
pleasure to receive the greetings Of the Alder-
men Of your city. My journey has been
pleasant and this reception is gratifying, as it
gives renewed assurance OF the interest wnlcn you
take in my people, few and distant as they are. l
would willingly speak at greater length, out the
cold which nave taken In your somewhat inhos.
pitaDe climate prevents me saying more"
At the conclusion OF the Kings address Alder
man McCaferty intimated that every arrangement
that L now Sscame the pleasing duty Of the cor cor
poration to conduct him to DIS temporary nome.
ns ana sss sn in
his suite, after which they repaired to the car
riages in waiting outside the depot. The King,
accompanied by Alderman McCafierty, entered the
first vehicle, an open one, which was drawn by
four horses. In the next carriage were Governor
Domlnis and Governor Kapena, Aldermen Gllon
Sand wich Islands; Mr. Odell and Assistant Alder.
man Brucks; wniie the others were occupied by
s,.,A NJ armstrong, Coonsi "nerry Commander
Assistant Aldermen Keatng, Healy, Beyea, Kreps,
Kelly and others.
A considerable amount OF delay was expert
enced before crossing the ferry. The procession
OF six carriages moved up and down fully half an
hour before embarktng, the OBJECT being to 0boAin
boat where there would be plenty OF room. Tne
King expressed hts surprise AZ this mode OF con-
veyance, and seemed to relish sucn novel mode
OF transit A dense mass OF people were in waiting
on the New York side. The King was instantly rec
ognzed 40 his carriage passed out to the street, and
cheer OF welcome arose from all sides, which he
gracefully acknowledged. His huge overcoat was
tightly Guttoned, whlle his ears were well pro-
ttCJtu Win IuIS 30 tubt HIS ibCc was par Lid.ly
hid OUTSIDE the main entrance to the Cort-
landt street ferry an immense crowd had assem-
bed. and the royal VISITOR was eagerly scanned
by the curious crowd. detachment or mounted
police was IN attendance, and not without dlffi-
Guilty was way made Tor the procession. The only
military organization represented was Captain
kleln's independent Cavalry, consisting Of about
fifty officers ana men, who II Is but just to say,
turned out Oh the shortest notice. the frghtfal
condition OF the streets precluded, oil course. the
possibility OF any OF the regular militia regiments
taking part in the display.
THE ROUTE Up BROADWAY.
1t was nearly five O'Clock when the procession
got fairly under way, and even then progress was
extremely slow; put the mounted police did their
duty admirably, for, despite the terrible impedi.
ments presen ted by the unsghtly piles OF snow and
the consequent interruption to traflc on all sides,
the carriages reached Broadway IN good order. The
sidewalks were crowded In many parts along the
route; but there was no demonstration or any
KIND. At Union square the carriage turned into
Fourteenth street ana thence into Fifth avenue
and proceeded to the Windsor Hotel.
THE MAYORS WELCOME.
The vicinity OF the Windsor Hotel was densely
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