National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-10-10
THE HAWAIIAN KINGDOM.
Something About the Hastings Family
Changes In n ualf Century.

From the earliest settlement by the
whites of Central New York the Hastings family
"a family distinguished not only for religious
character, but for learning and exalted useful
ness as well-have been widely known In that re-
gion, Many members Of the family have filed
high positions with honor one daughter married
DR.. judd a man of cxcelei reputation in his
profession. A son OF these parties was one Of the
early missionaries to tho Sandwich Islands.
lady now residing In this city, the daughter Of a
gentlemen who was clergyman In Central New
York in former years, speaks Of those early mis-
sionaries, who are the parents Of ColonelJudd, the
present travelling companion Of King Kalakaua,
rs follows:
Wen do remember the day IN 1925 on which, with
house TO bid final farewell. To my childish view IL
earth hut to their unilney graves. These youthful
missionaries went IN the grand endeavor to l dark,
ance than Is possible for conceive into the broad
sunlight Of civilization 1t was work Of faith. No
formidable task or IL SO, would have had patience
70 oyercoms the almost lnsurmountabe obstacles Il
ofteaching those darkoned minds, Language had to
TO e g s aa SS Ssf % ese pnd Sef
Setdenylng Christian workers, under the blessing OF
ormed Into cSTstio m nsiion having Churches
scn9ols, newspapers one or more female sennaries'
THIS ISLAND KINGDOM
already takes its place among nations. The par
ents of Colonel judd tho Kings valued friend and
travelling companion, both taught and labored in
this field and when religions light was given the
nation saw the need Of good government They
then requested DR.. Judd to return to America and
prepare code of laws for their adoption, and sub
sequently (not with worldly ambition, but from
the wants OF i,,.5 ..c -c% naionl he filled
highly responsible and honorable civil
position in the new kingdom. Mrs. Judd
rpppullv ghpd n a
highly interesting history Of the marvellous uplift
ing from heathenism 10 civilization and Chris
tihnity of the people of tho Sandwich Islands.
The divine promise, "If any man serve Nc, him
will My Father honor" seems TO have beeu liter
ally fulfilled to this family. To few has II been
given to sec such glorious result of labor.
HALF A CENTURY HAS WROUGHT
great change in Hawaii, and they arc no longer
the object OF missionary support and solicltude,
but themselves efficient supporters of native
missionary society for tho further promulgation of
the Gospel In the islands of the Pacific. Honolulu
Is now a lively business and commercial port, do
ing considerable shipping business. There is a
demand and supply of books and journals, and
King Ralakaua, being an educated man, will no
doubt be able to benefit his pohple and profit by
the observations he has made in travelling. All
agree that his good judgment and wisdom has
been great blessing to his people. His visit to
object wns to gain knowledge of the people, their
occupations and industries of the countries he has
visited. He also desires to improve the CONNER
oal relations of his own little island kingdom with
those Of other lands lie has occupied the throne
ron SEVEN YEARS
New York central daily says "The revenues
of the country now amount to nearly million and
quarter, and the recent reciprocity treaty with
the United States has given new impetus to the
sugar and other agricultural interests. But blight
has fallen upon the native population, which are
rapidly fading away. In 17g0 they numbered 400,
900; in 1923 li2,OOO In 1882 10000; while In 1878
the total number of natives an,G....;,.sed to only
li,oSS NesaN-..,o VIC white population is increas-
ing, and colonists from the other Pacific
islands aud from China arc filling up the
dccimated ranks of tho natives, and In
the not distant future If the process of extinction
goes on, may replace them altogether" The Gov
crnment is a liberal monarchy, somewhat similar
to n republic, but differing in tho succession OF
rulers. A legislature conducted after the manner
of other civilized nations Is Of tho responsible
authorities. There Is also u ministry of foreign
nations King Ralakaua Is childess, and his sis
ter and her child heirs to the succession 1t Is
worthy ofmontion that he has declined all special
attentions during his recent visit owing TO the
great loss of this Nations head. lie will diligently
pursue his search for information until tho time
appointed for his return TO his own kingdom. G.