The Hawaiian gazette., 1882-03-22
urrheOn to the Planters at the
IuvitatinR of His Majesty.

lr rsrousc to the invitation Of King Ksla-
s,m -.y-fye gentlemen assembled at the
,,fs,. the Minister of the Interior on We'd
- DE I'D instant at noon, to partake Of
lis -s.y's hospitality
tn. Hon. ;. y. Castle, Chairman of the
Association. introduced the gentlemen in a
l,,i, and added that they represented the
,Isrtf.- interests Of this country, and they
sor-r- the welfare OF His Majesty and the
Uava Kingdom.
Nh 4. 5. HartweII stepped forward and
spgk. rs follows;
Won. T,1rsr: The Planters Association have
5f,csu..t yJUr very EInd invitation to lunch with
ytsf 81 Isv. as an indication that you appreciate
ti5 gfr-.4.5- which they have In view and the mag
0it-|T. tla interests which they represent. The
monies of tins Association are practical men, ac
,-1siIrri % deal with facts, and not eXcelIug IN
lrrar1r8tlys dIcllJu Or IN mere hp-serylce- Ihey
-,.u-s5arTt as understand. three-fourths OF the
of tlI- country They include, as 1
befgv. no men who are seekers after any
r,iac. u--fg-ulut, honor or dignity, other than
fh4t EiEu honor and dlgu-ty OF being laN-Obsery-
it,.- members x tins community. recardful above
IN tIsrr- Hf tie preservation and iOaS-continu-
ne =. The law and good order which has always
firav.IIsd iu .uese Islands since they bscame
ESTABLISHED a an independent natiun
i should do injustice 70 the feelings Ehich |
know 7rIu1st. the minds Of all tue gentlemen IN
~, A--0cIssi1l If neglected 10 assure YOU. as
do assure YOU, that the Planters Association have
II t-lrt tie uIIuJen1nce-as they have largely the
supD1r.-ut Your Majesty's Government, and of
thg institutions " this country. They recognize
yF1tH pleasure and thanEulneSs the evidence that
yuur Ministry are ready 10 Cooperate with them
iu an proper and reasonable efforts for the ayr
cultural and commercial prosperity Of this nation.
And % VIII. / know. be the aim and the Effort of
tins Association. 20 render all reasonable and
proper and IL cooperating with Your Ministers IN
llCIr llburs for the general good Of the entire
community
d capital Is naturally sensitive here. as It Is
q; lgrC else, 10 any possibility Of mal-aduIlu-
= ration Of the laws " Of any unfair distribution
q social burdens; II It Require here. a. II does
= sewhe-e- full and equal protection Of the law.
d Is also true that It Is the great conseryUtor Of
peace. tle humcst opponent OF any innovation Of
the old land marks winch mark the prosperity Of
@ country.
Most 0f the members OF tins Association have
the pleasure and the honor OF Your Majesty per
-cuil acquaintance. They desire me 80 express to
SOU thg.r thanks for yuur courtesy
The Hon. ". y. Armstrong replied sor His
Majesty. He said
His Majesty commands me o. say III response 10
yuur kind address that he thanks you for your tx
prussIJls Jf LOYALTY. He recognizes L. YOU a body
III men who are doing an immense service TO the
nation IN developing the natural resources Of the
country, while the most OF you are alien IN blood
and a number Of nAtlCualtles are represented BY
YOU His Majesty ran1guIzes a Uultsd body IN
urgduciu- wealth. He desires me 20 assure Won,
~ on his part, be viii do every thing to promote
vorr interests as well as those Of all OF his people
ku- vUuF need should receive a SPECIAL regard, IN
asuucl as the prosperity Of the country depends
50 largely upon 1t. In doing what Is possible for
the great interest which you represent His Maj
esIy asks and expects your coOper ration II all mat
tgrs which concern his Kingdom. Il Is his desire