The Hawaiian gazette., 1881-11-02
RETU r N
HIs MAJESTY THE KINGI

AtsS5 on the afternoon of the 18th inst, th
news was transmitted by means of the tels
phone wires, from the station at Diamond Hea
to the Central Office that the mail steamer AHs
fralia was passing Coco Head, with the Roya
Standard flying. Immediately on the receipt o
this unlooked-for intelligence, the steamer not be
ING expected until the morning of the 3lst, Their
was rush hither and thitber amongst our citizens
all being excited to the utmost degree and greet
ing each friend and acquaintance with the shOr
but expressive statement
THE KING COMING
The excitement which was manifested by thu
few who first received the news, soon pervaded thu
general public, and the members of the Reception
Committee, Marshals, members of the various mill
tary organizations, fremen, and all who we're t
take part in the reception of His Majesty could b'
seen hurrying helter-skelter towards their domi
Giles, armories, ETC., eager to don appropriate re
gala, accoutrements and uniforms, ready to re
ceiFe the returning Sovereign
Captain Shepherd was the pilot to whom fell the
duty of bringing in the Australia, and almost i'm
mediately upon receipt of the news his boat wa:
ready and vas pulled off and out of the harbor 10
wards the incoming steamer.
belched forth the signal for the assembling Mar
shals, Committees and various Societies, who were
to be present on the occasion of His Majestys ar
rival, and the steam-whistles of the numerous
manufacturing establishments and steamers added
their shrill voices to the general warning. The
Russian men-of-war in the harbor proceeded to
dress ship and the nimhle- footed tars laid aloft
and rove life-lines preparatory to manning the
yards.
In the meantime, heaps of MALE and ti-leaves
were being strewn along the Espianade, Fort and
King streets to the Palace gates, posts were en-
twined with evergreens; decorations, arches, etc,
were receiving finishing touches, and by the indie
fatigable e1ertions and good judgment displayed by
the Hon. John Cummins, who had these matter
in charge, order was brought out of chaos in an
incredibly short space of time and in manner
which reflected credit ON his ability.
As the steamer neared the pilot-boat, the royal
Hawaiian standard was seen floating at the main
and as the boat came alongside the vessel the
familiar faces of Col. Armstrong and Col. Judd
we're seen. A hearty handshake was given to
Captain Shepherd by the returning voyagers, and
their first inquiry was are all well on shore p
the next didn't we take you by surprise 2"
HIS MAJESTY THE KING.
The King occupied the stateroom of Captain
Cargil during the trip down and the apartments
had been fitted up in a sumptuous and luxurious
manner for his comfort and convenience. The
King looks well, he is not SO stout as he was when
he went away, but he appears very much better in
health: he seemed immensely pleased to be near
ing his home again and spoke with animation to
those around him.
THE ARRIVAL N PORT.
As the Australia, under the guidance of the
pilot. steamed in through the Passage the yards of
the AfjTkd PIasfonn and Vesfak were manned by
the Russian men-of-war men and cheer after
cheer was given by them, the sound prolonged
and re-echoed back by the large mass of people
that lined the shore, crowded the house tops, and
perched in the rigging of the vessels near the pro-
posed point of debarkation. The guns of the YES
sells of the Russian feet, and Punchbowl battery
added their welcome His Ex. Governor j. o.
Dominis accompanied by Col. W. F. Allen. Col. C.
P. Iaukaa, and Major A. Ross, proceeded in the
tug Peie to the near vicinity of the 4rstrad, then
pulled in boats alongside the steamer and, after
the expressions of greeting, the Governors boat
was placed at His Maiesty's service to proceed on
board the Pele, CoIonels Armstrong, Judd and G.
w. Macfarlano and the Governors staff returning
also on board the tug. Capt. Hampstead immedi-
ately proceeded with the Pele, and conveyed the
Royal Iarty TO landing place at Foster d Cos
wharf, which had been especially arranged for the
debarkation.
THE DEGENERATION.
As the Peie slowly neared the place of landing,
His Majestys eyes were greeted with the sight of
golden letters on dark yelyetey ground an aloha
of the Hon. John A. Cummins, noticed in the
words, Z hoi E ka LAM! Hawaii no ka OIL" ETC.
Other inscriptions spoke the aloha of the people
in the words, Aloha ka Moi" " Welcome Home
Our King, and the square set apart was tastefully
decorated, festooned and wreathed with male, Il,
and other sweet-smelling plants, while the floor
was strewn ankle deep with more of the same
green's. At 5:l5 P. N. the PETE arrived alongside
the wharf, on which were the Reception Committee,
consisting of His Ex. Ii. A. y. Carter, His Ex. W.
L. Green, His Ex- ]. S. Walker, Hon A. S. Cleg-
horn, Hon. j. NJ. Kapena, Hon. G. r. Bishop,
Henry Waterhouse, Esq, Hon. A. Z. judd Hon.
S. kaai. Hon. ]. Moanauli, Hon. d. Kahuna, Hon.
L. McCully, and Hon. Nj. huaea. His Majesty, &C
companied by Col. Armstrong, Col. Judd, Col. q.
w. Macfarlane, His Ex. Governor Dominis and
staff, on landing was received by Hon. A. S. Cleg
horn who spoke few words of welcome and then
official address of welcome in English, made
by the Hon G. Il. Bisnop in the following words;
MAY IT PLEASE Your MAJESTY:
We have the honor to be chosen by the residents
of Honolulu to greet Your Majesty with d hearty
welcome home.
Your people, from Hawaii to Niihau, would
gladly be present to-day to join IN this greeting
but as that cannot be. we, in their behalf, salute
you with their united aloha.
All are thankful that, on your journey around
tn globe, you have been kept in health. and are
now restored to US in safety. Accept our con-
gratulations upon the happy realization Of long
cherished wish-a dream of your early years the
desire to visit the great countries of the world,
and see the homes of different races.
Your subjects and friends have from time to
time learned with pride and pleasure of the dis
tInguished honors and inequalities extended to
Your Majesty III many capitals and other cities;
and of the cordial friendship with which you were
received by the rulers, princes and people visited
by you in Asia, Africa, Europe and Americs.
Honor to the Sovereign is reflected upon his coun-
try and excites the patriotism and hope of his
subjects.
Having been called TO rule over people CON-
posed of many nationalities; much wisdom and
prudence will be required in moulding and guild
ing these elements INTO a compact and satisfied
communicated your experience and observation
will be of great value In that important work.
Possessing thevRood will of the Great Powers and
having In your own person created a friendly in
terest in your Government in all quarters of the
globe, Your Majesty's position and prospects as
ruler, might well excite the envy of the princes of
other lands You, Sire, are our standard bearer;
the hearts of the people, native and foreign, are
with you and you can depend upon their follow
ing and supporting you in every step and measure
intended to promote Independence, stability and
prosperity. u
The truth and beauty of our National motto
were never more apparent nor better appreciated
than they are now. Again, most cordially repeat
ing our welcome, we wish Your Majesty long and
prosperous reign
Hon. S. Kaai then read an address to His Maj
esty in the native Language. and of which the fol-
lowing is translation:
YouR MAJEsrY-KNo AND SIRE.-Be pleased to
listen to the. united voice'of the people of your
Maiesty's capital city, through US, who have been
deputized to express the warm and hearty welcome
with which they greet their King home again.
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