The Grange advance. [volume] (Red Wing, Minn.) 1873-1877, 1875-01-05
The h'nky'Ha W.... King in New

The Kinky.Haired King in New
York.
From the N. Y Sun, Dee, 24.]
The reception, officially and other
wise, of the Hawaiian King in New
York yesterday was an illustration of
Shakespeare's profound knowledge of
human character when he wrote
Swords, words. words, Po]onius.' -
Nothing but the prefix King could have
given David KalAAaua such an ovation
as was given him. He is not remark
able man in any resp~ct, Except that he
is the recognized King of the Kanakas,
on account of his genealogical coanec.
ton with the principal family found on
the group of islands in the Northern
Pacific ocean by explorers in the last
century. David is bulky man. He
has kinky hair, and If he wore
''waiking down Broadway without at
tendance or any announcement. every
body who noticed him would think
"That is big, stylish mulatto." There
is in his face a faint suggestion of re-
semblance to the Chinese and Japanese
immigrants who have been noticeable
within the past few years, but closer
look would suggest that David was
probably diplomat from San Domingo
or Hayti. The tawny comalexion, re-
treating forehead, thick lips, kinky hair,
and eyes exhibiting an undue proper
ton Of white, taken in connection with
his nose, which is of the style called
Roman, would inevitably to All observer
looking at him as man and not as 4
king, induce the thought that he was =
half.breed from some Spanish. Ameri-
can country.
WHAT his MAJESTY HAD TO SAY.
In the Windsor House, at Fifth av-
enue and Forty-sixth street, where the
muniticence of the city has provided
quarters for his Majesty and 'sstaff.''
or ''suite,' as his followers are various
ly dencminated. Sun reporter had an
interview with him as soon as he had
sufficiently recovered from the fatigue
Of his journey from Washington, a:d
the preposterous tiunkies who surround
him could be elbowed ont Of the way.
GLOW do you feel q was the first ques-
ton propounded by the reporter. II
am tired and sick, said the King Il
understand that you have bad eold,''
continued the reporter, interrogatively.
"Ycs,' said the King, "this climate is
not like my own, and besides l smoke
too much.'' GLOW have you enjoyed
yourself since you have been in this
country % was the reporters next
leading question. ''Well." said the
King, in answer, ''I've been han somely
treated. I'm pleased, and I must say
somewhat surprised at the commotion
I have made. l wish, how
ever, I could quietly travel in
this country and see what is to he
seen without so much fuss" But
King cant travel, unless incognito,
without attracting attention and re.
mark, continued the sagacious report
er. ''That may be true" responded
the King, ''but people ought to consid-
err that am but the legal representa-
tative of my people. Our native popu-
lation in all our islands is not greater
than that Of one of your small cities,
and the title bear is in some senses
extravagant. "What do you think of
New York; asked the reporter.
WELL said the King, II have simply
the feeling of being in big city. I
notice that your streets are dirt p I
think l heard somebody say they were
! 'slushy on account of the snow What
does that naean?''
While the reporter was trying to en-
Tighten the sovereign on this timely
subject crush of officials cut short the
interview.
[From the New York Herald.]
The King walked along behind, freely,
easily. swinging gold. headed cane in
his glovcd hands, and chatting to the
charge at his side. The crowd was de-
corous and respectful, and did not even
venture at cheer. One man ventured
good deal more-Patrick Flynn, an
Irishman all over, look, and dress, and
manner. The King was expecting
warm reception somewhere, probably,
but ne looked about as surprised as a
King could look, really more surprised
than King ought to look, when Pat
rick Flynn jumped forward, and, Selling
the royal hand like a plebian pump
handle, rapidly shouted in his ear,
s'Your Hlghness is welcome to Jarsey
City; Your Hignness is welcome to
every fut of the soil. Your Highness-
remember that - and as his astonished
Majesty passed on, Patrick Flynn
clapped his hands Oh the royal overcoat,
with an approving ''Good bye" "That
was certainly very warm welcome,'
said King Kalakaua, turning to his
companion with smile, and it certainly
was.
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