Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-11-09

CoNDITIoN OF THB KINGDOM-soME OF oUREN
RMMA's ADHKRENrs FRAcTIoUs-THK EM-
BAssY TO WASHINGTON.

CoNDITIoH OF THB KINGDOM-sOME OF QURFN
RMMA's ADHERRNrs FRACTIOUs-THE KM-
BAssY TO WASHINGTON.
From The San Francisco Alta
Notwithstanding the fact that advices from
the Sandwich Islands announce that King Ka-
lakaua and suite would embark on the United
states ship Benicia about the 18th Of October
for San Francisco, en- route for Washington, IL
Is not improbable that the contemplated visit
may be postponed, for the present st least.
Parties recently from the is ands state that il
would not be advisable for kalakaua 70 leave
hs Kingdom until affairs there had assn med a
more satisfactory aspect, a. Queen Fmma's ad-
herents in various parts of the group were stiIl
rebelllous over kalskaus's right to the throne,
and that his departure might precipitate an
during Kslskaua's tour OF the various islands
not long since, Ia some districts the
ksnskas positively refused 20 make any
demonstration of welcome on his arrival
among them, and that even in the districts 20
which his family originally belonged the ma
uves made demonstration in favor of Queen
Emma. The Honolulu papers appear reticent
regarding the real state Of affairs, probably 70
give an impression abroad that KslakauA's
reign is all serene but private adyices are 20 the
contrary, and in view Of these facts it is said il
Will be 20 the kings interest to postpone his con-
templated visit, unless be wishes 20 run the risk
OF returning 20 the islands in the capacity OF a
private citizen. However, should King Kala-
kaua have decided upon his visit and leave
Honolulu, as announced, his arrival NAV be
looked for within a few days, as the Benicia
VIII most likely make the passage under steam.
r. III. Allen, chief justice Of the Kingdom; j. %.
Dominis, governor OF the Island Oahu; J. M
kapena, governor Of Maui, aid II. A. p. Car
ter, an merican merchant OF Hon0lalu.
Mr. Allen is from the state Of Maine and was
appointed United States consul TO the Sand Wich
Islands curing Pierce's administration. At the
expiration Of his term he accepted the position
OF minister OF finance under the Hawaiian gov
erDment, which he filed until his appointment
as chief justice and chance llOr OF the Hawaiian
hingdom, having heio otice since lS5S-during
tne reign OF seven kings. d. y. LOminis is a
New Yorker by birth, but has resided on the
islands since childhood. he was for many years
connected with the principal American mer-
camille houses In Honolulu. He II q brother
in-law OF halskaua, having married his sister
sone years since, and shortly after was ap-
pointed governor. J. NJ. kaFena IL q full
blooced Hawaiian, OF excellent English educa-
ton, and for several years was q member OF
the editorial profession Of Honolulu. Upon
tie accession Of CunaliO TO the throne he
made Mr.. KRpena a noble and member OF his
privy council, and upon the accession OF
halakaua he was appointed governor OF Maui.
the island next IN Importance 20 Oahu, Of which
Honolulu Is the capital. Mr.. Carer is q BOstO-
man, ana Tor many years was connected with
the Oldest established mercantile house on the
lslanos, OF which be eventually became a mart
ner. be has OF late years been ambitious of
political notoriety, and at one time was q red
hot annexetontst, but like many other resi-
dents his views have undergone a Change. sew
ersl years ago he made himself conspicuous BY
working against the granting Of q government
subsidy 70 the Holiday steamship line between
Honolulu and San Francisco claiming that
eft to the commercial interests or the Islands.
His views in this respect have also undergone a
change.
h. 4. Pierce, United States minister resident.
having been granted him from Washington for
that purpose.