The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1876-07-08
Mr.. Scott, U. S. Consul, made a happy response to
the sentiment 1.-THE President of the United States -

lie said, IL am exceedingly happy thai the honor Of respond-
ing to this appropriate toast has been conferred on me. Presi-
first President Of the United States, was first in war, is FIRST
in peace, and first in the hearts Of the American people. Like
Washingto ton, after leading the armies Of his country 70 glorious
victory, he was called by the people to preside over the desti-
out oil confusion; and like The father OF his country, viii soon
Under President Grants wise adm nistration Of the country
the rebellious States have been recognized, peace preserved
with all other countries, the industries Of The country greatly
promoted, and its finances firmly established.
81 will say for the information &C persons Of other natlonal-
ties present. not acquainted with our form Of government, that,
il is republican in form, and, as said by the immortal Lincoln,
ga government of the people, by the people, for the people"
The people elect their President every four years. l say this
much touching our form Of government, that you may under
stand that our Presidents are not deposed, but retire from
office at the expiration of the term for which they are elected.
president Grant has been called twice to the important
position which he now fills, and will retire esteemed and be-
loved by every true American, as well as By the nations Of the
country. As long as our nation has a history, the name Of
President Grant will be written on its brightest pages with the
at is unnecessary for me to say to you. my Hawaiian
friends, that President Grant and the people Of the United
States have an /" aloha" for the little kingdom where we are
celebrating our centennial anniversary to-day. Over half a
century ago, the good people of the United States aided you to
rise among the other civilized nations Of the world; now the
President extends TO you the hand of commercial reciprocity"
Hon. Mr.. Carter having proposed g The Hawaiian
Legislature - Hon. Mr.. Pilipo, the member for North
Kona, said
Mr.. President AND GENTLEMEN On behalf Of my col
leagues 1 thank you for the honor you have done US in
ton OF the independence Of your nation. And am Iorci6iy
to America, for from that land she received the FIRST lessons
Of civilization and enlightenment through the influence OF
which, small though she is, she now stands forth among the
great, as free and independent as any. 1t il through that
Independence, thus brought about, that we possess to-day the
office OF Representative OF the people. in The Legislative
Assembly. l can never forget that whatser of progress,
prosperity or enlightenment the Hawaiian pople possess, it is
the result of the efforts of their early teaches, the Americans.
And to you my fellow countrymen here assembled, 1 would
say, let US ever regard with hearty fTindshiP Americans
resident here, who hand in hand with IS are giving their
labors and their influence for every good work.
1 rejoice with the sons Of America u their celebration of
the Tooth anniversary Of the birth of thdr great nation, and 1
appreciate the kind remarks which hive been addressed to
us by the Representative here OF the resident OF the United
States. Mr.. President, for yourself aid your fellow-country-
men, please accept the sincere thanS u the Representatives
of the Hawaiian people for your Gorgeous hospitality.
There was dancing in the lsge hall of the Royal
School House from ) till 6 am from s till 10 O'Clock
in the evening. Meantime he side Of Punchbowl
blazed with fireworks and ore immense bonfire, the
effect of which was somewhat lessened by the light
of the full moon. Durin gthe afternoon, the natives,
who we're present in crowds, enjoyed good sport and
afforded amusement T. others in climbing the greas-
ed pole, catching thegreased pig and running foot
races. Not an untxard incident occurred TO mar
the pleasantness All festivities of the day.
The active proroters Of this fete, especially the
committee of lads, Mesdames Scott, McGrew, Smith,
Whitney, Dole, ones, Allen and Damon, deserve
the heartfelt thinks Of the community. And the
community c~ertiEly evinced it thorough appreciation
of the occasioTby promptly subscribing funds for
its celebratia to the amount of $500, which col
lection, andhe organization Of the details of the
Tea Party, nd Of succeeding festivitivities connec-
ted with re American Centennial celebration in
Honolulu we're actively promoted by the gentlemen
composing the various committees, whose names
have herofore appeared in this connection.