The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1875-01-16
King Kalakaua in America.

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ments. He is suffering with a very severe cold and
aggravated sore throat. 1t IS the intention of the
President and Mrs. Grant to give him q grand re-
ception at the White House one evening this week,
for which cards viii b. issued The King VIII say
in Washington about ten days.
WASHINGTON. Dec. I6.-The President and Cabi-
net, accompanied by General Sherman. who arrived
here this morning, returned the visit Of King kala-
kaua to-day. Cards for receptions and other othciai
c~ourtesies win be commenced tomorrow.
WasHrsoroy. Dec. liking KAlAkaua has ac-
cepted an invitation Of the municipal authorities of
New Bedford to visit that city some time during
January. He declined an invitation to dinner by q
number Of colored citizens Of Washington. assigning
previous engagement as a reason.
WASHINGTON, Dec. I9th-The President and Mrs.
Grant will give q state dinner TO King Kalakaua on
Tuesday next. II will be attended by the King and
suite, members Of the Cabinet, Sir Edward Thorn
ton, Mrs. Thornton, ChieE-justice Waite, Senator
Cameron, Representative 0rth, and a few others.
A press Of official duties compels General Sherman
to leave for st. Louis tonight, and he viii not be
able to attend.
for New York. Members of the Cabinet accom-
panied him in the Presidents carriage to the rail-
road station.
NEW YORK, Dec. 2Sd.-Extensive preparations
are being made at the Windsor Hotel for the enter
tainment of King Kalakaua by the city authorities.
The King has requested that whatever cOurtesies are
rendered him be as much as possible indoor, as he
suffers much from cold weather. To-day is fine for
the first time since Friday, but is very cold. If the
weather should be unfavorable on his arrival here,
the King will remain only one day, and then proceed
to Boston.
/kNEw YORK, Dec. 23d-King Kalakaua arrived
here this afternoon and was met at the Jersey City
depot by the resident Hawaiian Consul and the Al
dermanic Committe The Chairman welcomed the
King and extended to him the Inequalities aud free
dom of the city during his stay Headed by a de-
tachment of mounted police and cavalry, the pro-
cession proceeded up CORTLAND street to Broadway,
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to the hotel, where the King was received by Mayor
Vance and a number of prominent city officials.
During the delivery of the address the King, who
was surrounded by his suite, stood perfectly motion
less. He listened to every word with the deepest at
tention, and at its conclusion was apparently moved
with the warmth of the welcome accorded to him.
That he was slightly embarrassed was apparent, but
it was not until he commenced to respond that the
cause of hesitation was appreciated by the surround
ing throng. He was exceedingly hoarse and spoke
scarcely above o whisper, indeed, his remarks were
inaudible to all except those in his immediate vieini-
ty. But he bore himself with considerable grace
and modesty and his brief remarks were heard with
breathless silence. He said cit gives me much
pleasure to receive the greetings of the Aldermen of
your city. My journey has been pleasant, and this
reception is gratifying, as it gives renewed assurance
of the interest which you take in my people. few and
distant as they are. 1 would willingly speak at
greater length, but the cold which / have taken in
your somewhat inhospitable climate prevents me say
ing more"
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early breakfast this mourning and found a number
of his suit awaiting him. He still complains Of his
cold, and expressed himself adverse to going into
any programme for the day which would entail upon
him the necessity OF frequent speaking. Governor
Kapena suffers from rheumatic affection and is con-
fined TO his room.
At IL 80 the royal party, with an escort of the
Common Council, proceeded in carriages to the Fifth
Avenue entrance of Central Park, where four sleighs
were waiting. They took four hours riding through
the Park, and also inspected the Museum of Natural
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rage, 10 the Female Normal School, where they we're
entertained by the pupils with recitations, music,
cts. President Hunter invited the party to his pri-
waite parlor, where the guests wrote their autographs
in the visitors album. The King removed his glove,
and seating himself at the table, wrote in an easy.
careless hand, the name. Kalakaua, Honolulu,
Hawaiian Islands
It was the purpose Of the Committee to have the
photographs Of the King and party taken after leav-
ing the Normal College, but owing to tho illness of
Governor Kapena, it was postponed. From the COL
lege the party was driven to the hotel, where they
partook Of a lunch and granted interviews to persons,
among them General Hancock, General Jas. Mcbride
and Mark Twain. General Mcbride presented the
King with a handsome copy of the Declaration of
independence. The theatrical visitors came to invite
the King to their places of entertainment. He e-
pressed his intention to visit the Grand Opera House
to see the 4" Black Crook" tonight, Booths Theater
tomorrow night, and Park Theatre Tuesday night.
At 2 O'Clock the party again got carriages and drove
to the Stock Exchange, where he was greeted with
cheers. He was greatly entertained during the pro-
ceedings and remained until the close of the Ex-
change, when the party returned to the hotel.
New YORK, Dec. 24th.-This evening King Kala- !
kaua attended the "Black Crook at the Grand
Opera House, whittier the party proceeded in car-W
riages after dinner at the Windsor House. Nothing
worthy of particular mention occurred during the
evening, and at the conclusion of the performance,
to which the King paid undivided attention, he went
to his hotel.
Following are the arrangements, so far rs they are
settled Christmas he will attend morning
service at st. Thomas Church, at the conclusion Of
which he and his suite will be photographed by
ings of the Fire Department. The evening will be
spent at Booths Theatre. On Saturday, at IL 80,
he will give a reception at the Windsor Hotel, when
there will be presented to him, first, members of the
army and navy, then members of the Board of Trade
and any other representatives of Industrial or COM
interests who desire to call on him, and
finally citizens in general. On Saturday evening he
will have a private reception at the house of Mr..
Allen. Chief Justice of the Hawaiian Islands. The
King will probably attend the opera on Monday
evening and the Park Theatre on Tuesday evening.
T New YORK, Dec. 25th.-King Kalakaua this
morning attended service in st. Thomas Church. In
former residents Of his kingdom and many promi-
nent citizens were presented. In the evening His
attended Booths Theatre.
WEw YORK, Dec. 2sth.-King Kalakaua denies
hat he has raised the reciprocity question with Gen.
Grant or the Cabinet, preferring to leave the
matter entirely to his diplomatic agents. He says
be will not visit Canada, but go from Boston direct
10 Niagara Falls, and thence westward, getting home
,arly IN February.
NEW YORK Dec. 2~9th.-Ging Knlakaus and suite
with Clarence King, the geologist, to-
lay.
NEW YORK, Dec. 30th.-Kalakaua was given a re-
option tonight by the Freemasons Of this city, who
present in large numbers.
New YORK, Dec. 2Tth.-This morning Kalakaua
nd his party left the Windsor Hotel to attend morn
ng service at ST. Stephens Roman Catholic Church.
from the church the party drove to the hotel for
After dinner the King, accompanied by
Kspens and Dominis, made a formal call
I the residence of NJ. L. w. Kitchen. He afterward
allied on Cyrus w. Field, at his residence, and then
eturned to the hotel, where he found a beautiful
ouquet, from Mrs. Kitchen, upon the face Of which
-as wrought in violet flowers, the Hawaiian word