The Hawaiian gazette., 1881-11-02
The King in the United States

The King and suite hlled out the programme
which they had intended to follow, almost to the
letter, the trip to Yorktown was only newspaper
eanard On Wednesday, September 18th, the party
remained in Washington in order to be received by
President Arthur. The new President made a con-
siderable effort to be present the occasion, as
he had to get up from a sick bed for the purpose.
The reception held at the private residence of
Senator JONES' which President Arthur occupies
for the present. The King was accompanied by his
suite and Judge Allen, the Hawaiian Minister
Resident. Secretary of State Hit, and few other
officials we're presant-the interview was most
cordial and agreeable.
From Washington the King went to Fortress
Monroe, to visit Colonel Armstrongs residence,
and also to General Armstrong; Negro and Indian
College at Hampton. From Fortress Monroe the
party returned to Washington in the q. S. steamer
Despatch, merely passing through the capital and
proceeding via Cincinnati to Lexington, where
day was spent. The King was the guest of Gen.
Withers. The blooded stock, for which Gen.
withers is so celebrated, was inspected and the
King expressed himself much pleased with it.
large party of southern gentlemen were present,
ari III the course of conversation the treaty was
touched upon. when several of the most prominent
expressed themselves most fayorablY towards it.
Leaving Lexington, the King proceeded to Omaha,
merely passing through Chicago. At Omaha one
day was spent as the guest of Mayor Woolworth.
In the evening a reception was given at Mr.. Wool
woorths house, the guests being for the most part
personal friends of Miss Woolworth, lady who
had visited the Islands and had met the King here.
After this days rest the party proceeded direct
to San Francisco, travelling as the guests of the
Union and Central Pacific Il. r. Co., special cars
and passes having been rendered them. At Ogden
they Joined by Mr.. Spreckels, who went on
with His Majesty to San Francisco, which city was
reached on Tuesday, October 11th. Apartments
had been specially reserved at the Palace Hotel for
the King and his suite. After much needed days
rest, His Majesty received numerous calls, official
and private, and during the remainder of his stay
attended several private dinners and receptions.
week after his arrival the King and party of
gentlemen went to Aptos summer watering place,
the property of Claus Spreckels, where there is
large ranch. Two days we're spent in driving
about, seeing the country and inspecting the stock.
Here several purchases of good stock we're made.
Col. Judd bought five horses for breeding stock,
Mr.. John Paty four carriage horses, Col. McFarane
one full blooded colt. The aggregate sum paid
was $500 Mr.. Spreckels presented a fine pair of
bay horses to His Majesty for the state carriage,
and thorough bred colt sired by the well known
stallion Speculation Col McFarlane also received
colt, brother to the Kings. All this stock will
be shipped to the islands next spring, as at this
season of the year, account of the southerly
winds, there is chance of a long voyage and con-
sequent risk of losing such valuable animals.
Returning from Aptos, His Majesty visited the
Lick Observatory at Mount Hamilton, which is
under the charge of Captain Floyd, So we'll known
to many of our island people. Captain Floyd was
present to receive the King and entertained the
whole party very finely. The following evening
the King attended reception at DrJ Mott Smiths,
where there large gathering of island people.
Senator Fair gave dinner at his residence on
Leavenworth street the evening after, and the
light before departure agrand official dinner was
given at the Palace Hotel by Consul Severance, at
which the leading officials and representative men
of California we're present. Among the guests in
vited to meet His Majesty were General Mcdowell,
commanding the forces on the Pacific, Governor
George c. Perkins, Senator Sargent, who supported
the treaty so firmly when it before the Senate,
Claus Spreckels, President of the Clifornia Sugar
Refinery General w. H. Barnes, Senator Neuman,
William Babcock, President of the Chamber of
Commerce, A. N. Towue, General Superintendent
of the Central Pacific r. r., William I. Coleman,
H. B. Williams, of Pacific Mail Co., Hermann
DR.. J. Mott Smith, H. A. Wideman,
and manyother representative and commercial
men.
number of speeches were made on this occa-
sion aud the sentiments expressed wore most fiat
tering to the King and to these 1sads, indicating
the most cordial feelings. This was especially
in the speeches of General Mcdowell
Senator Sargent and Governor Perkins, which
were almost in themselves pledges of support for
the continuance of the treaty. The speeches made
considerable impression and were as gratifying to
the islanders present as to His Majesty. The |
dinner which intended to last till 10 lasted till
II in consequence of the number of speeches. The
next day the royal party we're suddenly informed |
that the steamer would leave at in the afternoon.
There was some little delay at the steamers wharf
but finally she sailed at 8. There was large /
of friends to bid the party goodbye and
God speed, and as the wharf faded into the eye
ming fog, the last leaf in this chapter of King ka-
lakaus's history closed and it was truly home for
the Islands.