Saturday press. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1880-1885, 1881-08-27
Our Princess Regent.
Royal Rambes, Wise Words and Gay Gath
erings

they landed and were heartily received. After n
brief rcst Her Royal Highncss went 10 tho kaio-
phi market whore the subjoined address was read
by her before an assembly of some 800 people on
the 18th Instant
My Coon FuirSps on kouAIA MY heart swells
with pleasure NJ this meeting; and this ~ enhanced
by the evidences SEQ about me OF your thrift aud
industry IN oultivating the SOIL aud converting
what was formerly barren WASTE into II fruitful
garden.
member that, whom His Majesty the King was CON
templating the journey around tho world, upon
which he " now engaged; he first made yisi; 80
your people OF kohala: You received him with n
hearty welcome, and with every manifestation of
loyalty. due from the people 90 their King.
On His Mnicsty's departure for foreign lands,
there deyolved upon me the serious and weighty
charge, especially for woman) of conducting tho
Kings Government and have much desired to
meet the people, and talk with them. But unfortu-
nately have been prevented from doing so on nc
count of the prevalence in Honolulu of the pesti.
lence, tho small poX. IL seems that this dreadful
disease has recently prevailed to great extent, in
many parts of the world and owing to our com
mercial relations we could not expect to escape
from this infection which the Almighty secs III TO
bring upon mankind. The lengthy embargo which
1t was necessary to put upon travel to and from tho
metropolis, was not only very yexatious, but in
jurious to business interests; yet all know IL
was necessary for the safety of the natives. We
have great cause to congratulate ourselves on the
result; the rules of the Board of Health having
been strictly observed, the other islands have
escaped this dreadful pestilenco
| am very glad to be able to say to you now, that
there s every reason TO believe that this dread dis
ease has Mt length disappeared from midst.
1t ia with pleasure that am able to inform you
that during His Majesty's journey abroad, havo
been in constant receipt OF letters from him in
which he frequently speaks of tho pleasant and
princely receptions he everywhere meets from
Kings and Governments. and also of his own con
tinucd good health.
am also happy to say TO you, sugar growers and
people of kohaa. that am assured His Majesty
has used every exertion with u view to procuring
an immigration of lnborers and settlers, of n cog
nate race with cur own people
trust that this journey of our King around the
world, will result in good TO our country; not only
in the increased knowledge which we shall have
obtained III the science of government, but also,
the status of or Kingdom, which will follow upon
our Kings vsitto, and reception by, the crowned
heads and prizes of the leading governments of
the world.
In concluding these brief remarks, my friends,
let me say. thai should all lift our hearts in
prayer to Heayen, from whence comes the ability
and the knowledge to control the great govern
ments of the world III wisdom, and in prudence.
The party sIent Sunday, the 14th instant in Ma
kapala, wherenative chiefs and others Joined the
party. Among those who gathered to pay their re-
spects were Judge Hart, Dr. Wight, Messrs. Filder,
Rrodie and Hblmes At Mana the following
day cordial reception was extended to the Royal
tourists by Mr. and Mrs. Sam Parker The recep-
ton on Tuesday at Hamakua most hearty,
unique and inpressing. triumphal arch bear
ing the word welcome" was erected, and n salute
of twenty-oneguns was fired, the battery used be-
ing one of bs,ksmith's anvils.
The occasion was observed as a general holiday
throughout the district. Judge Miau read native
address of welcome, and Mr.. Marsden read one in
English On Is conclusion the procession, which
had halted at the arch, was reformed and proceeded
to the residente of Mr.. Sam Parker at Paauhau,
being headed BY men bearing the emblems of An
cient Hawaiian Royalty, eight torches and Pulou-
lou. The inclemency of the weather proved
drawback to the festivities of the evening never
theless they we're thoroughly enjoyed in an i'm
mense lanai erected for the occasion, and dancing
was indulged IN for nearly three hours. On the
following morning, the Princess read the subjoined
address in both native and English, her audience
being large, and many foreigners being present:
FRIEHDs :-Iam very much pleased, not only in
meeting and seeing so many of You here to-day,
but am highly gratified at the warmth of feeling
displayed by the good people of Hamakua towards
myself and my sister, also to the Governess Kekau-
Ike. and my suite, on our entry in this district as
also in our reception to-day | deeply appreciate
this feeling Of loyalty which has met me every
where on this island.
On this my first official visit to your island,
have observed with regret the ravages the lava flow
Is making i'll HIlo, one of our handsome towns.
10 aid those who may meet with misfortune and
to assist the officers of the Government in their
efforts to avert the impending danger which seems
to threaten the town. l have delegated my hus-
band to remain to render whatever assistance
may be needed.
am happy to state to the good people of this
district the very pleasant news, from letters which
l receive from time to time, that His Majesty the
hlng has and Is enjoying excellent health, and
had met with warm and very cordial receptions
from the crowned heads and princes of Asia and
Europe.
In closing these few remarks, allow me TO thank
you Apdln one and all, and to Heayan In
shower its blessings upon you all, and to wish you
peace and unbolnded prosperity.
Hon. j. Il. Kaunamanu replied in native and Mr.
ID. +. Sandford in English as follows:
May IL Please Your Royal Highness-With feel
ings of pleasure your loyal people of Hamakua
receive you with open arms, and treasure up Your
words In the nnernost recesses of their hearts
The anxiety which you express for the welfare of
your people during the trying times which now
surround us, and this welcome visit of Yourself
and other members of the Royal Family. who now
accompany you, shall ever remain lasting proof
OF your love and for your subjects never to be
erased from the records OF their memory In the
name of the people of Hamakua, now have the
pleasure to present Your Highness with their un-
felgned love and loyalty, and assure Your High
ness that our prayers shall ever ascend to the
Throne of Grace for Your protection, and that
Your voice nay long be heard and obeyed through
out the land.
Long life I, Your Hiehness Long live the KING
and to all the Royal Family, and long live Hawaii
nei.
grand reception and luau was extended to the
party at Mr.. Mills, and again at DIR. Trousseau's in
kukuihaele. On Thursday morning, the Princess
rode TO Mr.. Bicknels church where she was Joy
fully received by many, and delivered neat little
extemporaneous speech. Subsequently the party
skirted the edge of Waipio valley its way to
Waimea. where the Hawaiian Band enlivaned the
evening hours. An informal reception of natives
was held by Her Royal HiRhness on the following
morning. In the afternoon, the Royal party pro-
ceeded To the beach through heavy rain storm,
and at night ago asyou- please dance was INDUCED
IN To the enlivenng strains Of accordeon, guitar
triangle and castagnettes. Early on Friday MORN
ing, all embarked ON board the Likelike, and
steamed away with three hearty cheers for Messrs
John and Sam Parker, and the good people of Ha-
waii generally who had entertained their Royal
visitors NJ Hospitality. Tho trip home was very
pleasant, the party reaching Hoaouu on Sunday
morning before dawn, thus happily closing Her
Royal Highness' first trip through the Kingdom,
and filed with perfect delight to herself suite
and subjects.
From cur Hilo Correspondence.
Hno. August 10Th. 1881.
EprToR SATURDAY PREss Tho lava flow was
born carly in the morning November 9th, 1881. No /