The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1880-08-21

q Ministry which we are compelled by inc uio'o'oS
of self-respect and patriotism to oppose, 80,
"We respectfully beg that Your Majesty will
regard this expression of sentiment from those VINO
have sustained Your Kingdom in the past, ana are
identified with its future, and TO appoint as us hu-
ministrators those who can command our respect
and with whom We can cooperate.
And your petitioner will ever pray
The petition was sent to His Majesty with the il-
lowing -" A meeting of the citizens OF Honolulu
held at the Bethel Church this 18th day OF August
1880, by a unanimous vote
Sc ResoLped, That the above petition TO Ills
Majesty, amended by emitting reference TO Mr..
Moreno, be signed by the Chairman and Secretary
Of that meeting, and submitted to His Majesty os the
petition of the loyal citizens of Honolulu
ISL. AUSTIN, Chairman.
"B. F. DILLISGHAM, Secretary
Mr.. s N. Castle said the announcement had come
to him, as apparently it did to all. like a thunder
from q clear sky. During the sitting Of the late
Assembly, a large majority had expressed their con-
fdence in the Ministry that was. Changes are not
beneficial. and changes should be as '%nfrequent as
possible. He would be glad if the old Ministry were
back again. (Applause).
To govern properly they must have the confidence
of those who pay taxes, and the King should pay
some attention to their wishes.
Mr.. w. r. Castle said that he was only partly
satisfied with the removal Of the particularly objec-
tionable parsonage, but deems that the work was
not all yet accomplished, and he would therefore
make a motion that the memorial be forwarded TO
His Majesty.
Mr.. S. b. Dole seconded the motion said we are not
rebels but intelligent people who see that the nation
is in danger. What we want is q government Of
strength. The administration is principally carried
on in the Interior Department, and it is our duty to
see that there is a fit and reliable person appointed
to that post.
Mr.. J. T. Warehouse said he rose as q taxpayer
to make a few remarks. lie was of opinion that We
should strive to obtain confidence abroad as we'll as
at home. He referred to the appointment of Mr..
Gladstone as the Premier of England, as the wish Of
the people, and not the wish Of the Sovereign. He
thanked God that the eyes of His Majesty had been
opened. Everything was going on smoothly until
this lobbyist came amongst US. He alluded to that
miracle recorded in Scripture where the devil was
taken out of man or woman and put into a herd Of
swine, as applicable to the present case. He e-
horted the community to do all they could to save
reciprocity. cloud cheers.)
Mr.. A.. s. Hartwell said this was the most auspi-
cious hour that he had seen in Hawaii. This
meeting was called for citizens to speak out their
public minds, which they have hitherto been afraid
to say. 1t was the best thing that could happen to
His Majesty, for them to talk it out. The result Of
this meeting would be to strengthen His Majesty.
Let us take hold with Hawaiians and assist them,
and they will appreciate and reciprocate.
AT this stage of the proceedings, Mr.. &. II. Bishop
announced on behalf of the Committee that they had
waited on the King, that His Majesty thanked them
through his Chamberlain for the action they had
taken. Owing to ill health, His Majesty was unable
to receive the Committed in person.
Loud calls for Mr.. Simon X. Kaai.
Mr.. Kaai came forward and through Mr.. II. l..
Sheldon as Interpreter said, he regretted not
being able to speak the English language sufficient
ly well to address them in English. He begged to be
excused for any shortcomings as he was not aware
of any such meeting until a few minutes since when
passing the door. On his return from one of the
other islands on Sunday last, he was surprised TO
learn that the Cabinet had been dismissed. The
question that arose in his mind was, what was
the cause of this change And up to the present
time he had received no answer. A person doing
wrong constitutes q reason for his dismissal. He
was still more surprised at the name Of one, who was
to a post, that might affect us as a
nation, and the independence of this country. (Hear,
He greatly rejoiced TO find that the wish was
to remove that person from a position in
which he had been wrongfully placed. Inst Mon
he had IA conversation with a representative of
one of the Foreign powers who stated 70 him, that
should any trouble arise he would not land a force
TO interfere. He mentioned three others who we're
Of the same opinion. This official further stated
unless the Objectionable party was removed, he
would have no official correspondence with this Gov
For himself as a Hawaiian, in view of
that statement, he felt that if we did not heed, the
of Hawaiian independence must follow. He
the King the head of the Government.
but at the same time what those Foreign representa-
lives said must be regarded ia connection with the
Of the Hawaiian independence. cloud
MIR. Bishop moved that the resolution be trans
lated into Hawaiian for their benefit. Carried.
General Armstrong said. If the Objectionable
had got hold Of public money he had got
all be wanted. He disliked to say anything about
bis Majesty, but on the present occasion he did not
think it would be dscourteous 10 say a few words.
alluded in strong words to the scheming Of men
who nad GOT around him, and he thought il high
thni steps were taken to emove them.
Mr. ii a. z Carter said that this gathering shows
we are IN UNITY 1t had been his lot 10 battle
for the Interests Of Hawaii in the capitals Of other
Foreign counties, and this he had done with fervor
and eel But never did he expect that such a
thunder cloud would break out in our very midst.
The sun however again breaks forth, md by this
removal we may now have confidence ia the futurity
Of Hawaii. There is a necessity that we should
appreciate the interests Of Hawaii by looking out
for our relations with Foreign Powers. Our long
continued harmonious relations have given us q feel
ing of security, from which we have been rudely
awoke by the present state Of affairs. We must try
to prevent a recurrence of such dangers, and show
we are one in thought and action. aud this can
be done without d~isloyalty. 1t is not us who are
iisloyal, it is those whose actions and advice IL fol-
owed by His Majesty might eventually reduce him
10 the level of a MicToDesian chief The public will
not soon forget Wilder, Preston, Kapena and Kaai.
Let us hope that these four gentlemen will be re-
nstated. Neither must we forget those noble gentle
who refused Office in the present Cabinet. Here
erred to Messrs. Walker and Davidson who had with
stood the alluremenis Of position and showed by
heir actions that they were actuated by the pobleat
If instincts, patriotism, love Of country and the
public good. Long live Hawaii God save the /.
King By all the associations of the past, let us
rope for a better and more brilliant future.
Mr.. W. X. Castle moved that the Chairman and
be authorized to sign the memorial on be-
lalf of the community, and that it be presented to
lis Majesty tonight. Mr.. Moreno having already
esigned, he further moved that the clause specially
eferring to him be stricken out. Carried.
Mr.. w. w. Hall introduced a resolution that this
Assembly recognise by vote the praiseworthy con-
of Messrs. Davidson. Walker and others, In de-
lining to accept Ministerial appointments with Mr..
G. Moreno, and that such refusal be considered an