The Hawaiian gazette., 1882-05-03
Opening of the Legislature of 1882

The Legislative Assembly Of 1852 was convened
by His Majesty in person. at noon precisely. on
Saturday last. The hall vas 6lled with chairs for
the accommodation of the invited public, and the
arrangements generally, under the personal super
iutendence Of Marshal Parke, were all that could
be desired.
The band was stationed Immediately in front of
Aliiolari Hale, and the Household troops, Princes
Own. and the Cavalry were drawn up in lines on
either side Of the entrance. Al twelve O'Clock
precisely ROYAL salute vas fired and His Majesty
accompanied by Queen Kapiolani. Il. R. h. Prin-
cess Liliokalaui. H. Il. d. Princess Likelike, BIS
Ercsllancv Governor Dorninis and the Hon. A. s
Clechoru drove 10 the entrance Of the Aliiolani
Hale, where they were received by the Cabinet
Ministers.
His Majesty was dressed IN the uniform Of
general. modelled in the Prussian pattern. Her
Majesty wore handsome cream oolored dress,
with a long train Of ruby velvet. The Heir Ap-
parent wore a dress Of pink satin. with train, and
the Princess Likelike was dressed IN crimson silk,
with a handsome lace oveTskirt and train. The
two former ladies wore the insignia and sash Of
the order Of kalAkaua. the latter that Of Kane
hameha. After a short pause IN the Office Of the
Minister Of Interior the King, preceded by the
members Of HIS court entered the Hall; the
large assembly at once rose TO their feet.
PRAYER was read, in the native language, by the
Rev 4. Macintosh, after which His Majesty de
livered the ROYAL speech in the Hawaiian and
English languages. The following Is the English
version;
NoRlEs AND REPRESENTATIVES:
Since the proroCstiou Of the Legislative Assem-
hly In August, 1SS0 a portion Of Ny kingdom has
suffered from the plague Of smallpox Happily,
through the unremittfnc exertious Of the Board Of
Health. the disease was confined 10 the Islands Of
Oahu and Kauai, and IN the latter Island twas by
by strict quarantine regulations confined within
narrow bounds II gives me pleasure to recognize
the exertious Of the Officers Of the Government in
the performance Of their ardDous duties during
shis trying period which. combined with the will
snC cooperation and self-denlal Of the people at
large, contributed so much TO limit the ravages Of
the pestilence.
oar relations with Foreign Governments con
tiuue IN the most satisfactory state. At the desire
Of the Emperor OF Japan. q revision OF the Treaty
with that country was undertaken, but certain
political relations Of the Empire with some Of the
Great Powers induced the Japanese Government
to request that the final ratification Of said revised
Treaty should be postponed for the present, and
His Imperial Majesty the Emperor Of Japan sent
O Special Envoy 20 this country TO explain the
situati1n. / heartily appreciate the enthusiasm
Of my People on my. return from abroad.
During NV recent tour around the world was
received In the most hospltable and friendly man
uer by the Rulers and Governments Of the differ
eut countries through which ! passed. 1 shall
always look back with pleasure 10 this trip, and
trust LLli NNAL ana ltilEleu aCNLut 10
the benefit OF nv People
The figures which my Minister Of Finance wlll
lay before YOU n his Report. clearly exhibit the
progressive and fourlshinC condition Of our AETl-
culture, Commerce and Finance, mainly due, no
d0ubt.to the Treaty Of Reciprocity with our near
neiEhbor the United States Of America with which
country our main commerce has always been
carried on.
What this Kingdom seems most 10 require to
ensure continuance Of lis present prosperity IS 8
thoroughly organized system Of immigration Of
families from some country whose lnhabltantS
viii be couEenial to our soil, 70 our sub-tropcal
climate, 90 our institutions and above al! TO our
own people. Whilst We welcome INDUSTRIOUS
families from all parts Of the world experience
SO far seems 10 point 10 the Portuguese from the
Azores as those most readily available and likely
10 meet our requirements. and in view Of the clr-
cumstance that difficulties had arisen IN keeping
up this stream Of suitable population, despatched
in December last nv Minister Of Interior, his
Excelleucy H. A. ?. Carter, 10 Lisbon. TO endeaTor
10 remove those difficulties and with full Powers
to make a Treaty with His Majesty the King Of
Portugal. / have every reason TO believe that his
efforts Will be successful.
Sucha system Of immigration. and numerous
public Improvements, Imperatively called for IN
this progressive stage Of our history, will require
a considerable OUTLAY during the next biennial
peuod. and my Minister Of Finance will ask You
to pass measures authorizing specific Loan for
immigration and for each great public improve
ment as It may be approved by the Legislature.
NoB1Es AND REPRESENTATIVES:
Thankful 70 the Almighty for the blessings
which this Nation has enjoyed IN the past, trust
that your deliberations may result IN an increase
Of happiness and a continuance Of prosperity
throughout the Kingdom
We do nov declare the Legislature of the King
dom opened.
At the close Of the speech His Majesty and the
members Of the ROYAL Family withdrew.
The Hon. W NJ. Gibson moved that Mr.. c. K.
Bishop take the chair
The House then adjourned until 10 A.. Il on
Monday