Saturday press. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1880-1885, 1882-09-02

prevent. ur NriHH with vHn on This sr-.'l occl.
si1H.
looked forward ,.,ta m1ob pleasure 60 Joining
tu this camrimgH. ta Hs fttall7uty General
Comfy. who .H Tally rls, aud deserves tHe respect,
lnt regards 10, liI thu residents 1f tn7 c..v rul
particularly nf b.s r1antgymru
with ,h5 expression " uv bees. Wishes fl- ls.
future happiness and -'-c,,s ot General CnmIH
ard 'H"''t 7 I"rR'n Nj Chairman,
Yours rcswctnlly.
W. L AILfS
lgA.l tu.vura. Esa. chairman ~ is-em.
Ply, etc. cic, utc
\ letter from Hon 5 \ Castle was also
read gs follows.
uoNotJty. Mug. Htb. lss-
~ NJ. tEItaHa . fH. VytfHa W. Euy,r.v t.
general Cua,lg
Drlr Sin "a regret that aui unable To h, pro-
sent NJ the gathering OF this evening 10 pay my
parting salutauous 60 the houored representative
OF the Great Republic to this Kingdom who Is
about TO lcav. us.
But | may unite with others who are proud nf
that land "a their birth place, in testifynC TO the
faithfuness TO its interests which has mari el his
intercourse with the government TO which he has
been accredited and his urbanity and Kindness in
public and private life, i'll which too his excellent
lady has co-oporated in most acceptable manner.
We are proud OF our birthright rs 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 Il hundred years ago, to is
ton
" Is sun growing more rapidly than ever, and
will continue TO grow. as long it offer bread
10 the hungry clothes TO the naked and refuge for
the oppressed IN return for the industry which
turns its extended plains into fruitful fields and
utilities its waterfalls for manufactures and helps
to create its busy u,arts of commerce Il will
grow ~ long rs mon can fly to- its shelterng arms
and taste its benefcent rule
In the century that il past, the great republic
has grown from less than million of square
miles TO three and a half millions from less than
three millions of inhabitants to nearly ffty-throe
millions,
Its agriculture. its manufacturers, its commerce,
It's 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
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
Celt, Teuton and other races in less numbers have
swellod the national life.
cannot realize that most of these changes have
taken place during my brief life, that when frs,
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 was less than one million
of square miles.
When but lad remember the orator upon my
countrys natal day. ~ he drupped his burning
sentences. saving:
This day the roar of the cannon is heard from
" Maine to Georgia. From the shores of the At
"lautic to the deep valleys of the Mississippi
Had he lived i'll this day, he might have said
from Maine TO Mexico. From the shores of the
Atlantic, 10 the ocean washed shores OF the Pacific.
The growth, the prosperity of the Great Repub-
lie has been truly marvellous in all that goes to
make great people.
God grant that it may continue, that its fame
fot 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 Il cordial welcome, not
doubling that lie will prove worthy of the great
p1 IN rom
Joining with You Mr. Chairman and gentlemen in
wishing the retiring Minister and his family
prosperous journey home, | remain
:. n. CASTLE.
He then proposed a 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 q farewell and good wishes to
the respected and universally liked retir-
ing Minister Resident, General James NJ
Comfy, he. proposed. Our Late Minister
Resident"
1t 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 were made.
The General arose, most gracefully ac
knowledged the honor, and said
"ME. CHAIRMAN, CousTRYMEs AND FRIENDS: No
language can express the pleasure 1t gives me to
receive this expression of your friendship and re-
gard. am hungry for the appreciation of good
not to be appropriated. by the individual, but IS
made to the representative character of the indi-
vidual. The thing that makes it precious beyond
price 20 me IL, that you have accepted me as nearly
enough worthy, as 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 TO
every feeling Of my nature not to say that il is
ineNpressby 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 in life. liberty, property and the pursuit
of happiness. But you are well aware that all
political topics here still tuba with me. can
only say that my attachment to this country and
my interest in the welfare of my countrymeu who
have made their homes here, will be deep and
/ lasting. i shall look upon the course of events
here IN the future with an interest second only to
that which feel i'll the affairs of own 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
done during five years of strong desire and limited
performance.
cannot close better than by proposing the health
of my successor, Mr.. Daggett. / desire To COM
mend him to you. He will need, as l did, your
countenance and friendship, and have no hesita-
ton in promising for you that he will receive them.
| ani somewhat like the old bear who is about to
retire to his winter quarters and suck his paws.
Mr.. Dageett is like the young cub whose troubles
are all before him. Laughter When the trouble
does begin, the best luck can wish him il, that
/ Le may DO like the old maid in the play, Always
during which the band struck up now propose
Minister Resident, Mr.. DagGett.
II was received with loud cheers and
enthusiasm. Mr.. Daggett then responded;
MN. CHAIRMAN AND FlIrNDs A travelled Amer
l lean once Informed me that, after journeying
\ around the world for nearly year, and seldom
] seeing either an American dag or an American
I face in foreign port, the most joyous sight that
/ ever met his vision was that of the stars and
/ stripes in q port in Madagascar, where they had
been thrown TO the breeze by Yankee sailor. lie
said IL seemed 10 him that the very ground on
! which the old flag cast its shadow was sacred, and
that the very air energzed by its kiss.
80 with me my friends one of the most joyous
and friendly faces OF my fellow counirymen since
air We breathe, and their presence cyerywher,
gives an assurance Of social commercial and poll
teal stability
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