The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1881-01-08
HIS MAJESTY ON KAUAI

On the arrival Of the steamer C.. X. Bishop in
the bay of Nawiliwili, on the 29th OF December,
it being evident to the people on shore, who
beheld the royal standard, that His Majesty was
on board. a general rush for the beach was made
by hundreds eager to see and offer their true
aloha to their King. Shortly after she came to
anchor His Majesty landed amidst loud rejoicings
and royal greetings. A part of the day was
spent at the house of Acting Governor Hon.
p. p. Kanoa. and at 7 P. NJ. sharp the Royal
party started for Koloa, followed by q great
crowd as an escort to their Chief. Before Koloa
was reached, and while on the road, a committee
met His Majesty to inform him that the loyal
people Of KolOa were assembled to meet their
King in the Congregational church to present their
true aloha, and to receive words of counsel from
His Majesty. At u p. M, the King entered
the church, which was thronged by the people of
the surrounding country, all rising to their feet
on the entry of the King. Prayer was offered by
Rev. DR.. Smith. His Majesty then in q clear
voice and distinct words, spoke as follows in the
Hawaiian language:
HIS NAJEsTY's SPEECH.
Before proceeding to carry out q projected
visit to foreign lands, I deemed it proper, and it
was my desire 20 visit the several islands, and
to meet you my People. so as to be able to
observe the condition of our country, rs affected
by the operation of the Treaty of Reciprocity
with the United States of America. And / am
glad to note its benefcient effect in this district
in observing the notable improvements that have
sprung up within q few years. You have stepped
forward and made substantial advances. Where
| saw only pill grass huts, on the occasion of my
first visit just alter the ratification of the Treaty,
l see now substantial lumber structures, giving
me ample evidence of increased prosperity.
1t is now seven years since 1 was chosen to be
your Father, and within this period, this island
has been almost encircled with new plantations
and other industries have sprung up, to promote
the general welfare.
In this connection I will speak to you of one of
our great questions, which is the supply of people
not only to meet the requirements OF all our
industries, but to assist in tho increase of an
Hawaiian population. Il will always be an earnest
desire Of my heart to promote these great objects
OF increase of people, and advancement of our
industrial enterprises and | feel we'll grounded
hopes, that when the evidences of the order,
industry, and just and equitable laws of my
Kingdom, along with our needs of people suited
to our condition and chime, are submitted 20 the
consideration Of the Government Of Great Britain,
that this great and frierdi- power, viii smooth
the way for our applieatiJu 10 India, aud perhaps
even Sumatra and Othsr parts OF Malaysia for our
needed recruits of people.
And another matter Z have pODdered upon, and
appreciate as a grievoas evil. the influx of horde
of Chinese into our Islands without any women.
This is an evil to be deplored, which 1 trust will
be corrected ere long.
Ii is my earnest wlsh and prayer, in behalf Of
you my native Poop and al sojourners here
from foreign lands, I0ai prosperity attend all
your endeaVors. and thas health and happiness
ever abide with you.
His Majesty's reuuzks were received with
cheers froul ell present, native and
foreign alike.
Hon. j. e. Bush repeated the Substance of
His Majesty's speech in the English language
with patriotic comment Of his own. which were
warmly received.