The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1875-01-07

ing, with anxious, hoping hearts for :
moments supremacy Of his mental
faculties, if only long enough to bid him
last farewell, was to him painless
peaceful passing away, and when he
rested out Of his wife's arms upon the
couch which was to be his last, his
spirit had gone.
The Kinky-Haired King i'm New
York.
From the N. Y Sun, Dec. 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
s'Words, words. words, Polonius.
Nothing but the prefix King could have
given David Kalaxaua such an ovation
as was given him. He is not remark
able man in any respect, 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 a bulky man. tie
has kiaky hair, and if he wore
walking clown Broadway withoat at
tendance or any announcement, every
body who noticed him would think
''rhat is big, stylish mulatto. There
is in his face 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 Hayt,. The tawny comalexion. re-
treating forehead, thick lips. kinky hair,
and eyes exhibiting an undue proper.
tion 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 q
king. induce the thought that he was a
half-breed from some Spanish Ameri-
can country.
WHAT HIS MAJESTY HAD TO SAY.
In the Windsor House, at Fifth a.,
enue and Forty-sixth street, where the
munificence Of the city has provided
quarters for his Majesty and 'statf. Z
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, ard
the preposterous aunkies who surround
him could be elbowed ont of the way.
''How do you feel = was the first ques-
ton propounded by the reporter. Il
am tired and sick, said the King. 81
understand that you have bad cold,
continued the reporter, interrogatively
yes said the King. "this climate is
not like my own. and besides I smoke
too much.' "How have you enjoyed
yourself Since you have been in thi.
country e was the reporters mex,
; leading question. "Well.' said th'
King, in answer, ave been han somely
treated. I'm pleased, and | must say
somewhat surprised at the commotior
have made. l wish, how
ever, could quietly travel il
this country and see what is to b
4 seen without so much fuss" But
King can't travel, unless incognito
> without attracting attention and re
mark continued the sagacious report
! er. 'sThat may be true. responded
the King, ..but people ought to consid
e er that am but the legal representa-
tative Of my people. Our native popu
n lation in ali our islands il not create
L than that Of one Of your small cite:
e and the title bear is in some sense
II extravagant." "What do you think {
l. New York; asked the reporter
i"Well," said the King, 81 have sinpl
the feeling Of being in big city
e notice that your streets are dirt ;,
Il think heard somebody say they weI
= .slushy on account Of the snow Wins
Is does that meant
le While the reporter was trying to el
tighten the sovereign on this timel
oe subject a crush Of officials cut short tt
r, interview.
n From the New York Hera3d.l
n The King walked along behind, freel.
is easily, swinging = gold headed cane
n his glovcd hands, and chatting to Il
i charge at his side. The crowd was d
n corous and respectful, and did not eve
to venture at a cheer. One man ventur.
IS a good deal mre-Patrick Flynn, I
e. freshman all over. look. and dress, an
to manner. The King was expecting
of warm reception somewhere, probabi
b. but he looked about rs surprised as
~ King could look, really more surpris'
be than King ought to look, when Pa
he rick Flynn Jumped forward. and. seizil
ed the royal hand like plebian pun
ng handle, rapidly shouted in his e.
r. "Yonr H,ghncss is welcome to Jars
Sc City; Your Hjghness is welcome
On every tut Of the sell. Your Highness
ne remember that!'' and IS his astonish
n Majesty passed on, Patrick Fly
e. clappel his hands Oh the royal overco,
tn With IN approving '.Good bye tn
p was certainly very warm welcome
en- said King kalakaua, turning to !
he companion with smile, and it certain
WAS.
- Since June last l9,o78.O5
~ mutilated currency has been redeem
:. by the treasury department. its pla
be- being supplied BY new national b
= I notes.
add The spianers and weavers Of z
River. Mass. have accepted redncti
/ Ct wages under protest, declaring thu
, | ietcrminatisa to make preparation
Is strike in the spring.