Saturday press. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1880-1885, 1882-09-02
Col w p Nion had sent nuo'c. wh..l
was read u- follow

hooked forward with gasi. pleasure to joining
tu this compliment tH Nis tktrll'uey General
Comfy who 1 fnliy has, and deserves the respects
and Regards 90. fI thr residents Ht tHis city Hu1
particularly az h.s roautrymGu
With Ga. oppression of Uv Nr-. wishes i1r t..
i1tlr1 hyUp,nrr7 and success Ui General Gown.
ard f'n''v REMAIN Nr. Chairman,
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reA.I. tauuaea. E.a. Chairman % tsseal
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\ letter from Hon. : y Castle was also
read as follows
HoSotglv. Aug. 4,n. Iss-
o. "a. ,a4.t.s. . 40. N.stfu .f Fr....H 1.
Dan SIN IL regret that au unable to l.t pre-
sent 90 the gathering OF this evening 20 pay MY
parting sAlntauons 20 the houorcd representative
q the Great Republic TO this Kingdom who is
about 10 leave us.
But / may unite with others who are proud of
that land rs their birth place, i'll testifync TO the
faithfunoss to its interests which has marked his
intercourse with the government To which he has
been accredited and his urbanity and Kindness in
public and private life, in which too his excellent
lady has co-operated in n most acceptable manner
We are proud of our birthright as citizens of the
greatest republic, and. without dsparagement TO
any other great nation. one Of the greatest of
tons. IL has grown with marvellous rapidity
from its infancy of n hundred years ago, 20 its
iion '>''''''' '''' ''P"''-
Il is still growing MOTE rapidly than ever, and
will continue TO grow, long IL can offer bread
10 the hungry clothes TO the naked and refuge for
the oppressed in return for the industry which
turns us extended plains into fruitful fields, and
utilities its waterfalls for manufactures and helps
TO create its busy nlarts of commerce. II will
grow as long as men can fly to its shetering arms
and taste its henetcent rule
In the century that il past, the great rcpublic
has grown from less than Il million Of square
miles 10 three and 4 half milons-from less than
three millions of inhabitants TO nearly ffty-three
millions.
It's agriculture, its manufacturers, its commerce.
its schools its churches, have kept pace with its
growth in population and territory and form the
elements of its imperial power.
The changes have been unprecedented and I'M
PARALLEL in the worlds history. louisiana
Florida, Texas, California. and other vast terri
tories as fruits of the Mexican War, and last the
vast Territory Of Alaska, whilst Anglo Saxon
Cet, Teuton and other races in less numbers have
swellei the national life.
cannot realize that most of these changes have
taken place during my brief life, tina, when first
saw the light, in the imperial State OF New York
the great republic numbered but seven millions of
souls and excluding the then recent purchase of
Louisiana, her territory uns less than one million
of square miles.
When but lad, | remember the orator upon my
countrys natal day, as he Dropped his burning
sentences. saving:
This day the roar of the cannon is heard from
Maine to Georgia, From the shores of the At
"lantc 20 the deep valleys of the Mississippi
Had he lived in this day, be nigh; have said
from Maine 10 Mexico. From the shores of the
Atlantic, 10 the ocean washed shores Of the Pacific
The growth, the prosperity of the Great Repub-
lie hes been truly marvellous in all that goes to
make great people.
God grant thai it may continue, that its fame
for Justice may be as widely extended as for its
greatness. That oppressed humanity may find a
safe refuge beneath the shadows of its eagle
wings, and good men. like the one about to leave
US. always be the representatives of the Great
Republic everywhere.
We give his successor cordial welcome, not
doubling that he will prove worthy of the great
country he has been appointed to represent.
Joining with YOU Mr Chairman and gentlemen in
wishing the retiring Minister and his family a
prosperous journey home. ! remain
:. y. Castle.
He then proposed toast, to which he
thought all Americans would respond with
feelings of pride and JOY: The President
of the United States"
1t was responded to with three rousing
cheers, repeated.
Mr. Jones then announced. His Majesty
the King"
Then, calling attention to the event of
the evening, farewell and good wishes to
the respected and universally liked retir-
ing Minister Resident, General James NJ.
Comfy, he. proposed. Our Late Minister
Resident"
It was greeted with cheers, and enthusi-
astically responded to. The band struck
up Columbia the Gem of the Ocean" and
loud calls for General Comfy We're made.
The General arose, most gracefully ac-
knowledged the honor, and said:
"MB. CHAIRMAN, CoUSTRyMES AND FRIENDS: No
language can express the pleasure it gives me to
receive this expression of your friendship and
gard. am hungry for the appreciation of good
men. am well aware that this demonstration is
not 10 be appropriated by the individual, but is
made to the representative character of the ndi-
viduGl The thing that makes il precious beyond
price TO me is. that You have accepted me as nearly
enough worthy, such representative, TO be sent
back 10 Headquarters with YOUR endorsement on
my back Approved and respectfully forwarded
Laughter and applause For this thank you from
the bottom OF my heart. / should do violence 10
every feeling of my nature not to say that it is
ineIpressibly gratifying to me-
There are many things | should like TO say to
you, about the future of this country, where our
treaty relations have opened up avenues of bust
ness for YOU, and where You, equally with the sons
of the soil, have and should have the protection of
the law III life, liberty. property and the pursuit
of happiness. But you are well aware that all
political topics here still tain with me. | can
only say that my attachment to this country and
~ interest i'll the welfare of my countrymeu who
have made their homes here, will be deep and
( lasting. j shall look upon the course of events
here III the future with an interest second only to
that which feel III the affairs of country.
When you weep will weep when you rejoice
shall rejoice. Your kindness, your support and
approval in times past, shall be my pride and re-
ward for whatever of service may have been or
I performance.
l cannot close better than by proposing the health
OF my successor, Mr.. Daggett. l desire TO COM
mend him to you. He will need, as l did, your
countenance and friendship and have 10 hesita-
ton in promising for you that he will receive them
am somewhat like the old bear who il about to
retire TO his winter quarters and suck his paws.
Mr. Daggett IL like the young cub whose troubles
are all before him. Laughter. When the trouble
! does begin, the best luck wish him is, that
I he may be like the old maid in the play, Always
ready and never wanted Laughter and cheers
/ during which the band struck up now propose
to you, gentlemen, the health Of the United States
I Minister Resident, Mr.. Daggett.
II was received with loud cheers and
enthusiasm. Mr.. Daggett then responded
Mn. CHAIKMAs AND FEmNps A travelled Amer
l lean once informed me that, after journeyinp
around the world for nearly year, and seldom
/ seeing either an American nag or an American
face In foreign port, the most joyous sight that
/ ever met bis vision that OF the stars and
| stripes in a port in Madagascar, where they had
/ been thrown TO the breeze by Yankee sailor, Hs
! said il seemed TO him that the very ground OF
which the old flag cast It's shadow was sacred, and
that the very air was energized by it, kiss
30 with me my friends, one of the most loyoui
/ experiences of life has been the kindly greetings
and friendly faces of my fellow eounirymen since
I my arrival here. They, too, seem TO yitalize tbs
air We breathe, and their presence cyerywher,
| gives an assurance Of social, commercial and poll
teal stability.
To speak OF oneself Is not an agreeable task
and feel somewhat 4 fellow did in of ia,