The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1876-09-23
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Tsrrh-lighi Observation-Disclosures
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from the battery Gu Punchbovl, and Gags were
displayed ca TIE shipping and throughout tbs city.
In the evening. there vas a toreh-lighi procession,
preceded by the haad. which marched to the resi-
dencc OF the HoE. IL. a. T. Carter. the Hawaiian
Hotel, AMI the Government House, where speeches
we're made and cheers given. Many private resi-
dences and places of business we're handsomely
Illuminated, but owing to the very short notice
given. neither the attendance nor the Examinations
were so general as they otherwise would have
been OF fife crackers. however. there was \ pro-
fusion, and from a little after seven o'clock for
over an hour there was a continual cracking OF
squibs and booming of Chinese bombs throughout
the city. with occasionally the rockets red
glare
His ExceIlency. II. A. PIERCE. the American
Minister Resident, was met by the procession a,
the residence OF the Hon. Mr. Carter. when the
Hon. II. NJ. Whitney addressed him as follows:
Mn. MINISTER On behalf OF the citizens OF Ho-
nolulu, l congratulate you, and through you we
thank the American people for the boon which
they have conferred to Hawaii 10 the Reciprocity
Treaty, the news of the final ratification Of which
has this day been received.
Minister PIERCE said:
Gentlemen Please accept my grateful thanks
for the honor conferred upon me, by calling to
tender congratulations on the suspicious event Of
the 6nal completion of the Reciprocity Treaty be-
tween the United States and Hawaii-which by the
proclamation OF the President went into operation
on the 9th of the present month. / Offer you my
sincere fluctuations on this happy occasion the
result OF negotiations which were commenced by
the Hawaiian Government % years ago.
In my judgment the Treaty is one Of true states
manship on the part Of both governments, and
beneficial to both peoples. Like the rain. dew and
sunshine of heaven, its benefits will be felt by all.
whether Hawaiians, Americans, or residents Of
other nationalities. Now that the Treaty has con-
ferred upon you free markets and generous COM
mercial intercourse with the Pacific States of the
American Union, / feel great satisfaction in having
contributed my aid for the promotion OF the
Treaty and Witnessing its consummation while
holding the Office of United States Minister Resi-
dent. This country has now its way opened to
flourish like a green bay tree capital and immi-
grafton will be attracted TO il and the rich boun-
ties which God and nature have bestowed upon
these beautiful islands, will be developed under n
good government and able ministry.
Prosperity has already commenced under antici-
pated benefits to flow from the Treaty may II
continue With ever increasing force. (Cheersl
In response TO a call. the Hon. Mr.. Carter said
Friends and felLot1 citizens IL am happy to join
you in this tribute to the American Minister Resi-
dent. 1 remember something over a year ago
when you paid Inc a similar compliment on my re-
turn from Washington on the contamination Of the
first step toward the end which giaddens us to-day.
At that time. ] assured you that the faith of the
United States Senate and President was pledged
to Hawaii, and that you could trust to the 6nal
completion OF the treaty. To-day that pledge il
redeemed. Great cheering).
The United States in this treaty, fellow citizens,
says to you Hawaiians, by this we want to en-
courage you in industry and frugality." In this as
in all else she says to Hawaii, ! Come upI come
up preserve your independence and share in our
prosperity" (Cheers). This is characteristic of
that great nation,
"she who upliits the manhood Of the poor,
She Of the open hand and open door"
And now how are we going to use our opportuni-
ties? II Hawaiians will be industrious. and avail
themselves of this opportunity. they will cease to
diminish as q nation, and be as DrOSDerOu8 as the
Americans who have held out their right hand to
help US upward and onward. (Cheersl.
Now let us go and felicitate the King, whose
good fortune it has been to afix bis name to Ha-
walls charter of prosperity. (Great chesring).
On the way to the Government House, the pro-
cession 6ied into the Hawaiian Hotel yard. and
hating, loud calls were made for the United States
Consul, DR.. Scott. That gentlemen. though taken
by surprise, promptly made his appearance and
responded in the following extremely happy re-
marks. which were received with hearty applause
Gentlemen Il congratulate you and the people
of my country on the happy event over which you
are rejoicing tonight. mt relations have
been entered into between the Sandwich Islands
and the United States which must result largely to
the benefit of both.
Permit me to express for my country the earnest
desire that its little sister in the midst of the Paci-
&c Ocean may grow strong and prosperous under
the influence of the treaty and that the intimate
and fraternal relations existing heretofore between
the two countries may be greatly strengthened
thereby.
1 thank you for this friendly call, which l re-
ceiye as q compliment to the country whose COM
mercial interests l represent, rather than to myself,
and bid you goodnight.
At Aliiolani House were found His Majesty the
King and his Ministers, and the Hon. Mr.. Carter
addressed the King as follows:
Nay it please Your Majesty We your loyal
subjects thank you for this opportunity. graciously
granted us. to congratulate you upon the final con-
summation of the Reciprocity Treaty with the
United States of America.
We congratulate you, Sire, that in your reign
you have been enabled to realize the wishes Of
your illustrious predecessors upon the throne Of
Hawaii.
We congratulate you, because Sire, we are con-
WINGED it will bring prosperity TO your people. new
guarantees for the independence of the nation and
increased stability to your throne. 1t has been
the fortune of many monarchs TO lead their peo-
pies to eminence and glory in the paths Of war and
carnage, but you, Sire. in the peaceful paths Of
diplomacy have achieved the prosperity Of your
kingdom and based IL upon secure foundations.
We recall with satisfaction the labors of those
by whose endeavors the details have been ar
ranged and carried to a happy conclusion, and we
remember Sire, with loyal gratitude, the personal
efforts and interest OF yourself and now that the
anxious days are over which have marked this pro-
tracted negotiation, we gather with pleasure to
tender you these our joyful congratulations on this
suspicious day. and our hopes that you may long
live to enjoy with your people the fruits Of your
patriotic endeavors. (Cheers),
His Excellency W. L. Green, II. Ms Minister
for Foreign Affairs responded:
Mr. Garter aud Gentlemen His Majesty has
requested me to express to you how much be is
gratifed in witnessing this demonstration on THE
happy occasion on the day that we receive the
news Of the Gnsl accomplishment Of the hopes and
efforts of himself, his predecessors and Of success
sive Hawaiian Ministers for years past. And His
Majesty is not unmindful how much this country
owes to your efforts, Mr.. Carter, IN conjunction
with those Of his Envoy now in Washington. for
accomplishing this great result-the Reciprocity
Treaty with the United States of America. /
Treaty, Mr.. Carter aud Gentlemen. which His
Majesty is well aware, will, as You say. at the
same moment that it adds to the wealth and pros
neritv of this kingdom. assist in securing its indie.