The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1877-11-24

u lic " L bCiuC-dlEdNS iEC way pun VI a. AibN
Of steamships connecting Sau Francisco with the
large and prosperous Colonies of Great Britain
and | believe to become the way port Of other
steam lines crossing 10 China, and hnai!y OF mat
commerce which shall pass through "a DarIcn canal.
Thus the future shows an cElargin@ aud varying
OF tie outlets Tor our exports ana 80 also l pS-
lievc that the not far distant future will see us con
nccted by cable with the comnlerclai nations 10 Tue
East aud the West Ct "a. The propristors OF tnese
cable enterprises are again at work upon their
schemes, and as letters but lately received by the
Government indicate, these enterprises are about TO
be pushed forward vigorously.
And go Hawaii has progressed, having brighter
prospects and an assured commercial future and 1
may say, without offence to any, that largely this
Improvement is due to the vicinage OF the United
States and her friendly regard for Hawaii.
GentIemcn-I now ask you 10 join me in the
toast, which l have the honor by direction of His
Majesty, to ofer-.'The health of the President of
1.-The President of the United States" By
Consul Scott.
1 thank His Majesty for the compliment to our President
through his Minister of Foreign Affairs. 1 remember some
Grant, now receiving so much attention in Europe, and espe-
@ GlsHy friend en- hn Ds1iss, l. b. M II. Ae sGng'cE COMMISSIONS, on my ny
right. President Hayes is the worthy successor Of his worthy
to respond to this sentiment as every subject Off good ruler
friends, you know, is a government of the people, by the peo-
pie for the people. as said by the immortal President Lincoln.
people and is beloved by the people, and sympathizes with
them in their joys and discOursgements. He first distinguish
ed himself in The battlefield, doing noble service for the integ-
riy of the union of our states. After that he served two terms
in our national Congress. then served two terms as governor OF
the great State of Ohio, with three millions of people and three
o t5RG5' he !. r PtGeGdf cy his ~ nns choice q e' to private p .gt% life for g four year .,
when the people again called hin to the gubeInatorial chair Of
Ohio. In war he showed himselfa valiant soldier and in peace
Before President Hayes last term as governor of Ohio had
half expired, the people of the nation said 10 him, - Well done
good and faithful servant, thou hast been faithful over a few
things: we will make thee ruler over many things and elect
ed him to the high aud honorable position he now adorns.
L know President Hayes and can say with assurance that
his administration will not fall short of any of his predecessors
for its integrity: brilliancy or good effects on the country, His
and peace apd good will between our country and the other
I c,rIj Gu n coI,,o, Z, u,o-Js g -ro;-a 81 n ooo,,
and private virtues of our President, but must give away for
other tcasts.
" Her Majesty the Queen of Great Britain"
By Consul Davies.
YorR MAJESTY, Nh. MINISTER AND GENTLEMEN The alb
ly associated with the interests and friendship which link to-
position of which 1 need hardly say l am consciously proud.
l think any man may be proud of being called in any way to
cannot help II thrill at my heart, and a tinging at my eyes,
when 1 hear and see the cordially with which such a a COM
pany as this receives the toast of the Queen whom Englishmen
so feIven,ly love. 1t ; a pledge of the respect and loyalty of
her empire. Whatever may be the depth Of a mans own 10y
atty for his own Sovereign if he has 4 heart at all, it must
throb with strange power, when he sees how widely through
lady who reigns from the throne of England.
In thanking you, Sir, for the opportunity OF expressing an
Englishman's love for his Sovereign permit me further to al
Minister OF a Nation bound to my own by the ties of kindred,
language and religion.
shelter OF This friendly flag, your countrymen and mine have
more than your esteemed predecessor.
At a moment when Engishmen at home are veing with each
other in the warmth of welcome they give to the most illustri-
GUS representative from the United States that has visited
their shores. l think l may properly express my cOngratula-
tons to Your Excellency on your assuming the hOnors and
nothing of its dignity, and nothing of that cordial regard,
and respect, with which your predecessor has so gracefully
The Flag of the French Republic" BY
Chancellor Brown.
Mr.. MINISTER AND GENTLEMEN I'm being called upon
to respond to the toast of the :" Flag of the French Republic"
mniC omS SG ina 6bihiiEs I Io do pj japtee 10 ! ,a a@ sa RatniID SnG G0G dsspiS r 1i
greet the absence of the Commissioners of France who would
more fttingly reply; and l take this opportunity, Mr.. Minister,
of conveying to you his profound regrets at his unavoidable
absence on this most interesting occasion.
The Harmonious and cordial relations that have always en-
listed between the United States of America and France have
been supplemented by those of their Representatives here,
and I do not think that there is any probability of their ever
being compromised on Hawaiian Soil, as the Representatives
of the two nations have always been actuated by the same
laudable objects-namely, the: Prosperity, Welfare, and
Independence of the Hawaiian Nation.
Recent Political events in the country that l have on this
occasion the honor to represent, cannot, | should think, but
and the United States of America, for the people of that coun-
try if true to themselves, their traditions, and their insttu-
tions, must continue to extend their warmest sympathies and
encouragement to a people who have just so emphaticalIy and
decidedly demonstrated their allegiance TO Republican Insii-
tutious.
And now, gentlemen, if you will allow me still further to
glasses, as by permission 1 have the honor to propose the
United States, and hoping that the friendly relations that
have marked the intercourse between his predecessors and the
administration, 1 give you his very good health.
Hawaiian Commerce a healthy infant of
excellent parentage and Great Expectations
By the Attorney General.
When 1 see around me solid merchants of Honolulu, who
for twenty-five years, more or less, have carried OIL the COM
merce of his country, it is no afiectationin me to hesitate to
Commerce of the Hawaiian Islands. But l accept the duty as
an official matter. AS to our hosts remarks that the Attorney
General, as 4 lawyer, is supposed to be always ready to speak
on any matter, ! know that lawyers are often supposed to be
always ready for imprompu speeches on any subject, and TO
feel hurt il they are not called on 10 make them. This is all a
delusion. My own experience is that, a lawyer off his usual
track is no better speech-maker for being a lawyer. Take the
men around any dinner table, who are expecting to make
speeches. See whether the lawyer, physician or merchant
over what he is to say, or who will appear most in his element
when he is up. The line will not be drawn by the profession
or calling, but by the man himself. For myself, l confess to a
feeling on such occasions, like that Of the soldier when he is wait
ing to be ordered into action. He hears the musketry and can
described by the words :" 1 want to go home" L appeal to
you, Sir, as a lawyer and a brave soldier, if that is not the
feeling. ! ask any sympath zing friends here if they don't
Lawyers however are interested in commerce They do
as some say, flourish and gloat over others misfortunes,
but prosper best when every one prOspers. I
In this country, we are all interested particularly in COM
nerce with the United States, and as a member of the Govern
Tnent, l am happy to hear !.om His EXceHency the United
States Minister Resident, his publicly expressed sentiment in
of that great motive power for national prosperity. L
take il as an omen which augurs well for his official action.
As long Sir. as you hold your high Office here, and 1 hope it
be long, l regard this sentiment of yours as an assurance,
that so far as your duty will consistently permit, you will do
Ill you can TO foster, protect and promote our International
for the benefit of both countries. In so doing, you
hall have the full Cooperation of HIS Maiesty,s Government.
As you have called on me rather Unexpectedly, and have
said that after this, the last q regular " volunteer toasts are
n order, 1 take the liberty to propose "The Merchants of San
Mr.. j. C. Merrill Of San Francisco briefly ex-
pressed his acknowledgment of this sentiment.
The entertainment, as a whole, was n most
one for all concerned, and worthy of
both the distinguished entertainer, his honorable
and the countries they severally repre-