The Hawaiian gazette., 1881-08-17
Movements of H. R. H. the Princess
Regent.


DEAR EDITOR II have been so busy about my
own affairs that 1 have little time to attend to
picking up news for you What have, however,
will just scratch down, you won't get as full batch
as you did last time.
Her Royal Highness the Princess Regent visited
the flow for the first time on Friday last she was
accompanied by a large party. Since then she
has visited it several times, both by night and by
day. On Saturday meeting of the citizens was
held at o'clock in the Church; a considerable
number of people were present, but the lava now
kept number away; there are many people here
who can think of nothing else. The Hawaiian
Band was in attendance and played when the
Princess arrived and when she left. The Princess
read an address of which you will have a copy
sent to you the latter portion alluded specially to
the present circumstances of Hilo. The address
was followed by speeches from the Goyerness of
Hawaii, Governor Lyman and the Hon. D. M. Ma
pena. The proceedings were opened and closed with
prayers by the Rev. L. Coan On Tuesday after
noon and evening there was an entertainment at
Governor Lymans house in honor Of Her Royal
Highness; all Hilo was present on the occasion.
Every evening we have had the band playing in
the Court House inclosure. On Thursday the
steamer arrived from Honolulu, bringing her
Royal Highness the Princess Likelike to join the
Royal party. Mr. Sizzling, when lie landed, at
once made an inspection of the several branches
of the flow. The lava had ceased running when
he went round and he will wait a few days before
undertaking anything in the way OF throwing up
large embarkments. He was to go up the now on
Friday to choose some spot where he might attack
it with dynamite. The tools and stores have been
landed, but if Pele only continues in the same
mind that she has done for few days past, there
will be 10 necessity for either. The Likeike left
on Thursday evening at o'clck and carried on
with her the Regent and suite. YIAToR,
From other sources we learn that H.R.H. the
Princess Regent landed at Keauhou and Hookena.
At both places there was considerable crowd.
The band played on board the vessel at all places
where the steamer stopped. The party reached
Mahukona at AM and remained there till near
la1 NrL
we give the speech which was delivered by the
Regent at the meeting in Hilo.
My People,-It gives me very great pleasure to
meet with you to-day.
On the departure of His Majesty the King to
visit the ends of the earth very much desired at
that time to visit you, but unfortunately, at that
very time, the metropolis was visited with that
dreadful infectious disease, the smallpox. From
the newspapers of other countries which reach us,
it appears that this dreadful disease has prevailed
recently i'll many parts of the world, and from our
position commercially, it was not to be expected
that we should escape the infection. l am happy,
however to be able to say to you that the vigor-
GUS measures adopted by the Government, have,
by the blessing of God, resulted in the almost en-
tire disappearance of this pestilence from among
US.
1t is now nearly seven years since our Gracious
King declared to his people that the keystone of
his Government was Increase of the People,"
The decrease of our race which has become SO ap-
parent is a subject on which we should most serl-
ously study, if by any means, may combine our
efforts to find remedy and recuperate the people.
We must not look to others for aid, but 1t must be
with ourselves to help ourselves. The work is ours
and we only can accomplish it. And the first step
in this direction will be own personal observ-
ance of sanitary rules, together with proper re-
gard for the laws of God.
L have great pleasure in saying to you, that by
letters which l have received from His Majesty
the King, am assured that he continues in excel
lent health. 1 feel confident that the tour of our
King around the world, will result in good for his
people and country, not only from what he shall
have seen, but from his intercourse with the SOW
ereigns Of long established and enlightened coun-
tries.
1t is matter of deep sorrow and sincere regret
to observe the approach of the lava stream from
its commencement and its threatening proximity
to your thresholds at the present time. On my
landing here l learned of the situation, and at
once requested my husband, His Ell. the Minister
of Foreign Affairs and the Hon. A. s. Cleghorn to
meet and consult with some of the principal resi-
dents of your city, and as to the best means OF
changing if possible the of the lava stream
and save your homes and your beautiful haIbor.
l am pleased to assure you the Government is will
ing and anxious and will render all aid within its
power to assist in arresting the impending danger
that threatens the handsome and beautiful town
of Hilo.
Since the flow has commenced, | have learned
that the Sabbath day has not been observed with
that strict decorum and regard which l would
wish it to be- by visitors and the residents of your
city.
In closing my address to you, let me urge upon
you all to supplicate Heaven, from whence all
power and blessings emanate, to avert the danger
that threatens us all.