The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1880-08-28
Meeting at Kaumakapili Church.

Another large concourse of natives and foreigners
met on Friday evening of last week to discuss politi-
cal affairs. We briefly noticed the nature of the
meeting in our last issue, and now give an extended
report.
Mr.. John NJ. Kapena was appointed chairman.
Meesrs. Kalsma and H. Waterhouse, Secretaries,
and Mr.. 8. B. Dole. interpreter.
Mr.. Kapens said We are assembled here tonight
40 true born natives of Hawaii mel. Within the last
few days meetings had been held, and the prevailing
element was white men. Tonight we wish the
sentiment of Hswsiians to be heard. as we think
they have not yet been uttered. There are questions
Of great importance to determine, and he rejoiced to
zee 30 many Hswaiians present with their foreign
friends. Those who now take this opportunity of
expressing themselves are the true friends of the
State. This meeting is not called to do anything
bad. nor do we wish to do anything in regard to a
certain man who has caused q great deal of noise.
The question 10 to discuss a certain resolution that
had been passed in this House, and which censured
the King. He advocated loyalty to the King of Ha-
Waii, and that all should be modest in their counsels,
and concluded by stating that if we are men, let US
do our duty as men and Christians.
Mr.. Dole asked leave to present a few remarks in
support of loyalty. He would therefore propose the
following resolution:
Resolved, That we hereby express our thanks to His
Majesty Kalakaua for listening to the voice of His people
and removing e. G. Moreno from the Office of Minister of
Foreign Relations.
Mr.. r. w. Wilcox next addressed the meeting.
He said citizens of home. and who guards the inter-
ests Of this country, let every true Hawaiian express
himself by word of mouth and according to the
knowledge that God has given him. He was of
opinion that the resolution passed on Monday last
was dangerous to this Government. The King has
. right to appoint whom it plesses him, and it is for
rs to obey.
(Great disturbance ensued which caused the
speaker to retire)
Mr.. Simon z. Kaai said he held in his hand a re-
solution which he would read to the House.
Whereas, For the past few days much anxiety has been
felt by both natives and foreigners in regard to the poll
Ard wSsysai: The EePEsssntatiyes Of Foreign Powers
national nsgs and do other acts, when neither life nor
And Whereas, On Monday night 1.-THE 10th instant) a
meeting was held in this place, (Kaumakapili church,
censuTing Your Majesty for arbitrary action outside of
limits and dangerous to the independence
Be it resolved, That this meeting of your subjects do ex-
press their condemnation of the sentiments expressed
at the aforesaid meeting. and assure Your Majesty of our
Of the course then persued; and further,
Your Majesty and the Royal Family: and we do pray in
that you by your constitutional prerogatives, !
will sppoint men known in this community for honesty
Of purpose and wisdom to assist in the management Of
puonc anelrs ana Tor the protection of the Throne; and |
also, |
b IL resolved, That we express full confidence in your
as q Ruler, and as q promoter of the prosperity
our beloved land. COB SAVE THE KING.
He repeated to the meeting what be had stated on
The previous Wednesday regarding foreign inter
ference in case of q disturbance. He was of opinion
hat there was no blame to attach to any one, and
hat His Majesty has a right to discharge anyone,
down to his cook.
(Great confusion and noise in the House }
The Chairman then put the resolution to vote,
there was 90 much confusion and noise that it
was impossible to hear the speaker, and still more so
to tell the result of the poll. However, the resolu-
ions were declaI ed carried, a decision which ac-
tolerated the business, though it did not receive
appreciation.
The following gentlemen were appointed a CON-
nittee to present the resolutions to His Majesty :
dessrs. ]. NJ. Kapena, j. N. Kawainui, J.. Moanauli.
O. Carter, s. L. Austin, r W. Wilcox, A. K. Ku.
SIX Kaai, ]. L. Kaulukou, F. W.. Beck
ey, W.. P. Wood, j. Nawahi, J. B. Artherton.
The meeting dispersed about 9 O'Clock.
8 The following petition, from the island of
daui, has been sent us with a reonss, that ,ba