The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1881-11-05
THE KING AT HOME!
ENTHUSIASM OF The PEOPLE

the SA4lcn announcement Inc NdlliDrlli
steamer Is telephoned of Diamond Head, with
the Royal Standard flying - Hurry and ex-
element took possession Of the town. All cal
c~uiations had been based upon the Kings AZ
rival on Monday. The preparations for His
Maie-ty's reception were in rather an imperfect
state IF forwardness. The handsome triumphal
arches were not quite completed workmeu were
taeking up drapery and artists were adding
finishing touches. And now a the words went
from mouth to mouth The King Is here -
The steamers in the Channel - there was a
general hurry-scurry. A line Of prisoners were
marched hurriedly down Fort Street, to strew
rushes along the line Of expected procession.
Stratemeyer was touching up the fine royal
arch on King Street, the Cinnamon were busy as
bees on their splendid pagoda, at the intersec-
ton OF King and Fort Streets Walker was
h~urrying mp his mural arch; and the men of
Lucas were as lively as a lot Of harveSters bind
ing up sheaves in a field, a they twined the
male garlands and placed the broad dTactna
blades on their tasteful evergreen arch. En-
presses rushed to and fro-the crowd surged
towards the wharf. and in half an hour after the
first announcement the Esplanade was thronced
with carriages and pedestrians. The lumber
piles were numbered with multitudeS Of anxious
expectant people and a great mass Of people
crowded around the enclosure under Fosters
large wharf shed, which had been arranged
for the reception OF His Majesty. This enclos-
IRE which was capable of holding ut least 200
persons, held about nine officials, who appeared
singllarly lonely in their large arena, guarded
by constables, whilst the enthusiastic multitude
was surging around them.
All eyes were strained towards the great mail
steamer that having Stacked her Roadway in
the channel, permitted boats to come alongside,
and people from shore to board her. Foremost
among these was Mr.. Joseph f. Wiseman, the
energetic business agent, who having in hand n
L. 1r,pl1a Of tba ra0nophlaf . SEafahaG Of
King Kalakaua's tour, round the World, which
he assisted so largely in getting up, presented
His Majesty with n copy, and distributed one
hundred among the passengers on board.
Then His EXcellency Governor DOminis,
accompanied by Colonies Allen, Jaukea, Rosa,
and BOYD, Of His Majesty's staff arrived on
board to escort His Majesty from the steamer
to the royal barge, and thence on board the tug
Pele, which was TO convey His Majesty and
suite to the landing where the ommitte of
Reception awaited them.
The three Russian ships of war in port, had
dressed ship superbly, had manned yards, and
now as the noble "AuStralia' is entering the
harbor, the Russian guns thunder salvos of wei
come. And bye-and-bye the little tug ''Pele" is
observed flying the Royal Standard, and steam
ing towards the landing. Then the lines of gal
liant tars that cover the men-of-wars mems yards
send forth cheer upon cheer, The King is now
seen hat off, and bowling to people on shore.
There's the King" is the cry along the shore
and as the tug comes near, shout upon shout
ana hearty luffulS renu the air. Ill Majesty
lands. HI is greeted by his Ministers and the
few officials within the enclosure, and then there
is q long pause of expectation whilst the follow
ing addresses of welcome were read to His
Majesty. The following was read by Hon. c. K.
Bishop
MAY IT PLEASE Your MAJESTY
ave have the honor to be chosen by the resi-
dents of Honolulu to greet Your Majesty with q
hearty welcome home.
Your people, from Hawaii to Niihau, would
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but as that cannot be, We, in their behalf, salute
YOU with their united aloha.
All are thankful that, on your journey
around the globe, you have been kept in health,
and are now restored to us in safety. Accept
our congratulations upon the happy realization
of a long-cherished wish-a dream of your early
years-the desire to visit the great countries of
the world, and see the homes of different races.
"Your subjects and friends have from time to
time learned with pride and pleasure OF the dis
tinguished honOrs and hospitalities extended TO
Your Majesty i'll many capitals and other cities /;
and of the cordial friendship with which you
We're received by the rulers, princes, and people
visited by Won in Asia, Africa, Europe, and
America. Honor to the Sovereign is reflected
upon his country, and excites the patriotism and
hope of his subjects.
Having been called to rule over n people
composed of many nationalities much wisdom
and prudence will be required in moulding and
guiding these elements into a compact and salts
fed community and your experience and obser-
vations will be of great value III that important
work. Possessing the goodwill of the Great
Powers, and having in your own person created
a friendly interest in your Government in all
quarters of the globe, Your Majesty's position
and prospects as a ruler, might well excite the
envy of the princes of other lands. You, Sire,
are our standard-bearer the hearts OF the people,
native and foreign, are with you and You can
depend upon their following and supporting you
in every step and measure intended to promote
independence, stability, and prosperity.
The truth and beauty of our national motto
were never more apparent nor better appreciated
than they are now. Again, most cordially re-
peating our welcome, we wish Your Majesty a
long and prosperous reign
The following was substantially read IN the
Hawaiian language by Hon. s. X. Kaai;
80, CHIEF, SOVEREIGN, AND FATHER
Be pleased TO listen to this voice OF love. We
have been honored by the loyal subjects of your
capital, by being chosen a OF Recep-
ton, TO welcome yOu with the expression of IN
bounded loyalty to receive You at the door OF
your home with great blessing and rejoicing.
MANY have been the days since, you, our
high chief have been separated from MS, and
great Is our affection.
And while your Majesty was on the road to
far distant lands, We, your faithful subjects
remained at home with watchful minds, mingled
with anxiety, for your Malesty's route was over
wide oceans, and over lands that are attended
with many dangers.
But now we. Your Majesty's loyal subjects,
rejoice that nil our fears are now passed away :;
and that now, on TINS great ana melnOIhOlt uHN'
whilst the green and fertile valleys of your home
are smiling upon Your Majesty's pleasant cOun-
tenance, this smooth and whispering sea seems
to say the wishes Of Your royal heart have been
abundantly fulfilled.
so return, oh Great Naloiaehu 4! Rest with
ease in the bosom OF thy land-in the embrace
and love of your people.
This is our never-ceasing prayer. Long
live Your Majesty, and may prosperity surround
your Royal Throne.
Though the speeches were very appropriate
as IN expression of the sentiment Of the coun-
try, both native and foreign; Yet We must say,
that those who are responsible for the manage
ment of the reception, made a mistake by inter
posing the speech-making at this particular
~juncture. Then the feeling of the people was at
fever heat. The only desire was 10 see the
King, and 10 welcome him home with loyal
hurrahs, and at that time, the only speech, We
presume that a returning Chief would care Ton,
would be the shouts of u devoted people. As il
was, there was "a dead silence for the multitude
for the space Of one quarter of an hour, whilst
the speeches were lowly spoken to the King.
and the enthusiasm Of the hour was checked.
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