The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1881-08-20

Aplfikt~~ ~ EfAE fEotAE or hllO.
Her Itoyat Highness the Princess Regent
GA horseback, and accompanied by a caval-
cade OF about eighty equestrians visited on
the 6th inst, the terminus Of the lava flow
near the town Of Hilo. The activity Of the
flow had ceased, and the Princess Regent
ami party ouly had TO observe the petriied
forms Of recently flowing lava. This n one
of the frequent intcrmissions OF the volcanic
eruption, and the next mail may bring us
accounts Of a fresh outburst.
The Princess Regent and party then pro-
posed TO visit the lava covered site OF Keoni
Holo's lava covered homestead; but proceed
ed beyond T. the hill of Halai. There the
party found Her Highness r.. Keelikolanl
and a company cncampcd under tent From
thence the Princes Regent and party AVE-
turned to the town. Her Royal Highness
made subsequent visits TO the lava flow, nj
different points, atnight, I'm order 10 witness
the glare of incandescent lava. !.
On Saturday the 18th inst, pursuant 10 q
call, a large concourse Of people assembled
i'm the Church OF HALL nc Hilo, 90 listen 10
the address of Her Royal Highness who
spoke as follows
my pEorrR 1t gives me great pleasure 10
meet with YOU to-day.
On the departure Of His Majesty the King 90
visit the ends Of the earth, I very much desired
at that time to visit You, hut unfortunately at
that very time the metropolis was Waited with
that dreadful, infections disease, the smallpox.
From thc neW papers OF other countries which
reach n-, it appears that this dreadful disease
has prevailed recently in many parts Of the world,
and from our position commercially, IL was not
IL b. expected that we should escape the infec-
lion ! am happy however 90 be able 30 say 10
Ntu that fha yfqoFattQ tannaupaa aIapfa1 hv fhn
Government, have. by the blessing 81 God, resnl.
ted in the almost entire disappearance Of this
pestilence from among MS.
IL is now nearly seven years since our gracious
King, declared to his people that the Keystone
Of His government was " Increase Of the People"
The decrease of our race. which has become 30
apparent. is II subject ON which we should most
sincerely study, II, 10y any means we may com
bine our efforts TO find o remedy, and recuperate
the people. We must not look TO others Cor aid.
but IL must be with ourselves, 90 help ourselves.
The work Is ours. and we only can accomplish II.
And the first step i'm this direction will be our
own personal observance Of sanitary rules, to-
gether with a proper regard for the laws Of God.
| have great pleasure IN saying TO you, that by
letters which | have received from His Majesty
the King, | ann assured that he continues Ina
excellent health. I feel confident that tie tour
of our King, around thee world, win result Ia
good for his people and country, not only from
what he shall have seen, but from his intercourse
with the sovereigns Of long established and I'm
lighteued countries
II is n matter Of deep sorrow and sincere regret
to observe the approach Of the lava stream from
It's commencement. aud IFS threatening proximity
TO your thresholds at the present time. On my
landing here ! learned of the situation and az
once requested my husband. with His Exca,lancy
the Minister of Foreign Affairs and the Honorable
A. =. CleghoIn Co met and consult with some Of
the principal residents Of your city No to the
best means of changing II possible the course Of
the lava stream aud saving your homes and your
huuufiful hnVlnNY am ,.Iaaua1 A., a...r. s-..
the Government Is willing md anxious, and will
render all aid within It's power, 10 assist in arrest
ing the impending danger that threatens the
beautiful town of Hilo.
Since the flow has commenced. I have learned
that the sabbath day has not been observed with
that strict decorim md regard that I would wish
it TO bo 10y visitors md tho residents Of your
city.
You nll 10 supplicate heaven. from whence al
power and blessings emannte. 10 avert the
danger that threatens rs ALL"
The Rev. \. Coan opened and closed the
assemblage with prayer. Her Exeellency
Governess Kekaluke followed with some
remarks; and also Lieutenant-GOvernor
Lyman, and John NJ. Kapena spoke on this
occasion.
The Princess Regent and suite took de.
parture from Hilo, on Thursday the 1lth
inst, stopping a short while at Keauhou, and
Hookena, and landed nj MahukonR, pro-
ceeding thence 10 Kohala. At all these
points "A large and enthusiastic concourse of
people assembled TO welcome, and TO tender
the hookupu, the Hawaiian expression OF
loyal Devotion, 10 n chief. Her Royal High
ness wins golden opinions from n loyal peo-
pie everywhere; az all are impressed with
her spirit Of patriotism, and with her wise
and resolute course IA a Ruler.