The Hawaiian gazette., 1881-11-23
Celebration of tho Kings Birthday.

As previously announced the King met mum
Der of his subjects at Kawaiahao Church on Wed
nesday last. The platform was arranged for tn
reception of his Majesty and party. carpet ha'
been laid down, the pulpit rail removed, and eigl
large chairs placed in position. Long before thu
ARRIVAL of the Royal Party, the church was filled
with a large native audience among whom was
goodly sprinkling of prominent foreigners. At i
o'clock detachment of volunteer and household
troops drew up III front of the church doors, anC
shortly after their Majesties the Princess Likelk
and der Excelloucy tie GOverness of Hawaii drov,
up IL the state carriage, il. u. Ruth heelikolan
followed IN another carriage; the party were es
corted by the Chamberlain and members of tn,
staff. The party were met at the doors by his Ex
cellency Governor Dominis and the Honorable 4
5. Cleghorn. as the party entered the church thu
organ played a voluntary, and as soon rs they haC
taken their seats the choir sang " Hawaii Ponoi,
the whole audience joining. After prayer by Rev
il. d. Parker, the King made the following addres.
in native:
"HEAB YE NY PEOPLE: Nearly ten months have
passed since / last addressed YOU in this place
At that time / announced TO YOU nv intention OF
going away to seek renewal of health, and to gel
wisdom and strength for my duties as your King
also to further the God of the land by seeking
people well adapted TO live with US, and help u.
build up state which shonld command respect
for its independence. / also asked you at that
time, TO give to my sister the Regent the love and
obedience you had always given TO me.
Now, on my return, think God for the protec-
ton have enioyel from dangers on sea and land
and desire TO thank YOU for the fidelity and ODE
dience You have shown II. X. II. the Princess
Regent, aud 70. your loyal reception to myself.
During my absence deplorable pestilence broke
out and ragged among YOU. | am heavy of heart
for those who died. and for those of you who
mourn for them. l am glad however, that 1t was
stayed at last and that it was not allowed to reach
the other islands. In this time of trial you were
steadfast and obedient.
II my ira mi 70 he
and have seen the countries of which we read and
hear so much. have seen many evidences OF
grandeur power and of great wealth, but also Of
much misery, poverty and SORROW and my heart
has been with Hawaii nei all the time. All nation:
have trials and troubles but they do not despair
and neither should we of Hawaii. With wisdom
and courage We must press on and we have fu-
ture with much hope IN it. / have given much
thought as TO the people We should ask to join us
My Commissioner Of immigration will soon re-
port on what we have seen, and | expect my Gov
eminent will arrange for the introduction of more
people.
The number of our people must be increased
and those whom we invite to settle in this land
with us must be Justly treated, IN accordance with
our laws and our treaties. While we guard oul
rights as the original people of the land, we will
be Just to all who cast in their lot with us.
You have heard with what kindness and respect
the rulers Of foreign lands treated me. Their kind
ness and attentions touched me deeply. When
arrived in Japan heard with pain of the death OF
our great and good friend. the Emperor of Russia
and when reached New York | found the good
people of our generous nelghbor, the American
Republic, in deep grief for the great and good
President Garfield. These events caused me much
sadness.
Ny People, God has restored me to you. and we
are again together TO work for the good of Hawaii
You must give me your aid. My Government viii
care for the health of the people, but You must
regard the laws of health, care for the lives OF
ySsr children, put away vice and Gncleanness, and
thus aSSs me IN my efforts for your good"
Mr.. CarSSs- then read translation IN English
The ceremony VS. concluded by the choir singing
g Home Sweet Hcme.a The Royal party left lit
tie after eleven.