The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1875-04-14
Popular Demonstration!
A Welcome TO Commissioner Carter
His Majesty receives the Citi-
gems aG Ihe GOYernment
House.


by an almost unanimous vote of 81 to u, as
well as the treaty itself.
1t was proposed to visit His Majesty first
and congratulate him on the successful issue
Of the measure. But on learning of the plan,
the King gave orders that the procession should
first visit the residence of Mr.. Carter in Nuu-
anu Valley, after which he would be happy to
meet the citizens, adding that he " considered
that the first honors were due to Mr.. Carter. F"
The procession formed on Union Square
about P n, near the Engine House of No. 2,
and headed by Berger's brass band of twenty
four instruments, moved through Beretania
and Nuuanu streets, to Mr.. Carriers residence,
bearing several hundred torches and few
banners hastily got ready for the occasion.
Arriving in front of his dwelling, the band
PLAYED a national air, after which Mr.. S. B.
Dole, on behalf of the citizens, addressed the
Commissioner, both standing on the verandah !:
Ma CARTER: In the name Of the citizens of Homo
lulu, and indeed Of all these Islands we welcome you
home again. We appreciate the sacrifice of personal
interest and comfort which you made in accepting the
difficult post of Commissioner to Washington. You
have fulfilled highest expectations. The success
that has crowned the labOrs Of yourself aud your
soeiate, shows that His Maestys selection of Ambas
sailors was wise and most appropriate. We have
come to congratulate you upon your success and to
thank you heartily for your faithful and patriotic eff
forts in measure which is full Of hope and promise
70 this nation. You have accomplished the first great
step, aud with you. look confidently for final
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suit will to all classes, and every man, woman
and child in the country. Will you Mr.. Carter, ac-
eept this demonstration faint token Of tie feeling
Of the whole people toward you on this occasion
Hoping that you may long live to witness and to en-
Joy the blessings and national strength which this
treaty promises to the country We again welcome you
home to Hawaii Nei. the land Of your birth. and
sure you that these your public services will be
forgotten by your fellow-citzens.
Mr. Carter replied in the following words,
which were interpreted to the natives by His
Honor Justice Judd:
thank you Mr.. Dole, and all of you my kind
friends, for your cordial welcome TO me on my re-
turn IRON this service.
The policy Of making a closer commercial counec-
ton with our near ueighbors the United States has
been Hawaiian idea for nearly twenty years, and
an aware that this demonstration is in great part
owing to patriotic pleasure al the success of great
national policy. 1 accept your congratulations as
not only for myself but for the Chancellor of the
Kingdom, with whom l was associated, whose
strong faith in the success of such mission had
much to do with this attempt to make successful
negotiation also for those whose former efforts did
much TO pave the way to success.
You all know how much was due TO the very IA
vorable impression made in the United States by
His Majesty the King, whose good fortune 1t has
been to succeed in inaugurating the policy which
his predecessors have favored from the days of Ka
mehameha Ill Very much, also, was due to the
kindly feeling OF the President Cabinet officers and
Senators Of the United tates who Were most gem
erousy disposed towards ourlitte nation ;iand their
action was the endorsement by American statesman
ship Of the policy perSistenty pursued by the phil
anthropsts OF America towards this nation for more
than half a century.
All of those Influences combined to secure the sue
cess of mission and trust the operation OF the
Treaty will prove beneficial to both countries, and
believe that it the progress and prosperity
of Hawaii Nei.
As am told it is now your purpose to proceed to
pay your respects TO our King, beg you to allow
10 join You in this most deserved mark of respect
to the Sovereign who has done so much towards ac-
comprising the object which We have all desired.
Mr. Carter's remarks were frequently inter
rupted with cheering and the discharge of fire
crackers.
The verandah was crowded with ladies and
gentlemen, among whom we noticed His Elk
cellency the American Minister and the vener-
able Mrs. Thurston, the only survivor of the
pioneer band of missionaries who landed on
Hawaii fifty-five years ago last month.
The procession then formed again, and NOV
ed down Nuuanu Avenue, the numerous torch
es turning night into day The streets were
lined with spectators, and some of the dwell
ings were Illuminated, among them DR.. Hof-
mann's, Mr.. Afong's, Daniel Fosters, Peter c.
Jones', Mr. Brewers, Mr.. Motifs and others.
The Chinese merchants and citizens had turn
ed out quite strong, providing torches of their
own, and in addition brought cart-load of
ire-crackers and bombs, which were dis
charged as the procession moved through the
streets. At times, when whole boxes were
fired, the noise was deafening.
Arriving at the Government House, the citi-
zens formed in front of the entrance, where
were assembled His Majesty, his Ministers and
other government officers, and many specta-
tors. When His Majesty advanced to the plat
form erected for him, Mr.. H. NJ. Whitney ad-
dressed him in behalf of the citizens, in the
following words:
SIRB:-The citizens of Honolulu have taken this
mode OF showing their appreciation of your efforts
to secure for Hawaii the benefits of a Reciprocity
Treaty with America. The gratifying news las this
day been received that the American Senate has by
an almost unanimous vote, approved the treaty. To
you Sire, more than to any other person. is due the
honor of its success. Your recent visit to the
United States created a aloha and sympathy for
your people and country, which has eliminated in
securing for the treaty. So long as 1t shall re-
main the law Of The land Hawaii's Independence
will be assured; which We hope may be for all time
Sire, we congratulate you that this result which has
been coveted by each of your predecessors has been
reserved for you We congratulate your govern
meut and the people of Ha wai nei for the welcome
news this day received.
His Majesty replied in English quite briefly
as follows:
GENTLEMEN 1T is with great pleasure that
congratulate you upon the passage by the Senate of
the United States, of the Treaty of Reciprocity ne
gotaied between our good friend the United States
Government and Hawaii mel and l trust that after
gress Of the United States Of the necessary law
carry 1t into effect, it may rebound to the great
prosperity OF our country. (Cheers.)
In Hawaiian he spoke at considerable length,
explaining the details of the treaty and how it
would prove benefit to all the people, who