Saturday press. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1880-1885, 1881-04-23
Progress Of ke Ali Kalakaua.
Brilliant Reception in Japan.
YOKOHAMA, JAPAN, March IA, 1


A.. NJ. on the morning of March 4th. The Oceanic
drew up TO the anchorage at about A. NJ. 1t seems
that the Japanese Minister at Washington had
telegraphed to his government that it was rumored
that the King of the Hawaiian Islands would pro-
badly be in Japan, within short time. On the |
I'D of February Mr.. Irwin, the Acting Consul, re.
ceived dispatch from the Hawaiian Foreign |
Office via Hongkong, in the mails of the No Chung,
stating that the King would visit Japan incognito.
The Japanese Government, however, concluded to
take no notice of the private character of the
kinRs visit, and determined upon public recep-
ton. In accord ,nce with this plan as the Oceanic
steamed up to her landing the five Russian two
English, two French and three Japanese men-of-
war lying in the hsrbor, manned their yards,
dressed out in flags. and fired royal s,lutes. High
ofhcials OF the japanese Government came on
board, and informed Ke Ali that he the guest
Oh the Emperor. The party then taken on
shore. AS the boat landed, the military band
struck up " Hawaii Pono" the troops at the dock
presented arms. The party then entered the En-
summer residence The streets were filled with
people. me police were stationed ut one of the
roads and kept back the crowd. I'm very many
places the Hawaiian and Japanese flags were flyine
together. On entering the residence of the EN-
peror, the officers of the Royal Household we're
presented The day was rainy, and snow fell dur
ing the afternoon. In the evening, the Governor
OF kanagaira ordered fireworks to be discharged
III front of the house.
Toxic, March Sth.-rhe Prince left Yokohama in
the tram Tor this place, in charge of ten high of
hcials. On arrival, he WIS received by MANY more
men OF high rank. He entered the En- teror's car.
rage and was driven to the Pal,ce. The streets
we're lined with troops for two miles, and the peo-
pie hlied the streets behind the soldiers. On
reaching the Palace, the Prince received by
me chamberlain, and taken to the audience room
behiiid the Prince walked his suite. and behind
them crowd of officials. The Prince was then
presented. He and the Emperor shook hands
ihen the suite was presented. The Emperor then
invited the Prince to accompany him. and he led
the way to another chamber, followed by the rest
Ia that chamber, sat the Empress at a table.
Presentation was made. BY the side of the Elm
press stood II pretty japanese girl, who spoke
English perfectly but in the full rich tones of an
English woman. She il the daughter of the
minister OF Foreign Affairs, and attends the EN-
press She translated the inquiries of the Empress
iiegara.ng tue Princes health, and concerning his
about ten minutes. After leaving the palace, the
irince was taken u another palace of the En-
building, hlled with rare japanese work In about
an hour alter arrival, the Emperor escorted by u
troop oil I'ncers returned the Princes call. He
remained about fifteen minutes. committee
formed of members of the Foreign Office we're in
attendance all the time. Everything was put at
tue Prince disposal. One day he visited the Ma
siohu exhibition OF Manufactures. Another d Az
he went over the Government Printing One.
which employs three thousand people He also
Visiteu one OF the most noted of the Buddah tenn
pies. I'm the Stn, he accompanied the Emperor to
grand mit ,ry review of seven Thousand troons
At dinner each day, different members of the gov
eminent Eminent We're invited. The cooking is in the
a.
oorite KIND The rooms occupied by the Prince
anu sute are those occupied by General Grant and
atry, whiit III Japan At intervals, during the
AFTERNOON and evening, old Japanese dances were
performed Ill one of the parlors feats of STRENGTH
ana !uggiers tricks were exhibited. One evening
,h 1oalioature drawings by six artists, seated on
tne moor were sketched in the presence of the
irince On the 9Th the Prince attended by the
Minister OF the Marine Service visited the school
presented the side of fripate and was situated ON
the edge OF the bay of Toxic, practice in firing
neaVy guns was made. From that pont the Prince
was taken to the Imperial garden surrounding The,
residence OF the old Tycoon, and lunch WAS served
IN the summer cottage of the Emperor which il
situated IN one OF the most beautiful spots of the
Sarueh, After that the Prince was taken To the
barracks OF the Enperor's body guard and the
troops were called out for drill In nccordancs
with the custom Of the land which calls for a
general amnesty To soldiers charged with minor
onences, on the visit of royal person, an order
wa Vs. issued s,. TOR the release of all prisoners.
performances was given at the Japanese Meat RIA
Inc street IN front Of the theatre was illuminated
over the stage the Japanese and Hawaiian flags
the principal officials of the empire The wives If
several OF the Imperial Princes were present
Inc play was very deliberately prepared The
drop curtain was presented by General Grant in
accordance with custom, rs a special performance
was offered in honor of his presence.
, Un tue 10Th OF March the Prince went to Yoko-
na,nA IN the afternoon, aud attended the services
OF the christian Japanese Church. In 1883 the
CHURCHES OF the Hawaiian Islands contributed the
sn, VI on1 tuousand dollars towards building a
onurcn III Japan. The 10th of March was the an
niversary OF its dedication. The Prince was invited
to be present, to which he assented On entering
the church, he was taken to the platform. On The
inside rear wall Of the church was inscribed '' in
large letters, in evergreens: "
HAWAII
no
JAPAN HAWAII
- =, 1903 1881.
over the pulpit and against the wall, in the same
letters was inscribed Aloha" After PRAYER DR.
Theodore W. Gulick made an address setting forth
Inc facts Of the contribution of money BY the
Hawaiian churches He said that just before leav-
ing honolulu, His Majesty with the Attorney