Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1883-08-04


forming rather q dangerous surface ia
travel on. Here and there can be seen
crimson streaks bursting forth with dense
volumes of smoke, making the air hardly
fit to breathe, so full is it of the choking
fumes of sulphur. We travelled for about
two miles on this bleak surface, the guide
leading US in different directions, while on
either side were streams of fire dashing
madly through crevices. Again he leads
US on to still prettier sight, seemingly a
reservoir of liquid fire about 800 yards
across, surging, boiling and dashing against
the sides in fury, like ocean waves beating
against rocky cliff. But soon it sub
sides, it becoming little cool on top, like
molten iron when the heat is taken from
beneath it, and forms heavy crust, which
again becomes too heavy for the
liquid underneath, pieces falling
through it on all sides; again
the liquid fire is thrown into the air
through the apertures, illuminating the
heavens for miles around. A moment
later the whole surface across falls through
and again upheaves. A sight more beau.
tifal could not be witnessed, nor could the
pen of man fully and accurately describe
this wondrous lake of everlasting fire. It
was now after midnight when, tired and
weary, we retraced our steps over the
rugged lava, sometimes hearing it crack
around us, but fully assured by the guide
that there was no danger. He made his
way for light, which proved to be large
lantern placed on a cross or monument,
the latter being erected to the memory of
q visitor whose curiosity led him thither,
never TO return, who found
HIS LAST RESTING PLACE, A LONELY SPOT,
To be visited by none save those who come
to view the burning region.
Next morning we started for Hilo each
taking curio or piece of lava from the
burning lake, in remembrance of the crater
Klauea, and landed at Hilo in time to
take the steamer on her return trip to
Honolulu. where we helped to celebrate
the Fourth of July, which was a holiday
here and kept by most all classes OF people.
At sunrise, neon and sunset the national
salute was fired, and one also by the
United States steamship Essex, which was
| lying in port at the time. The houses
of Americans were decorated with
flags and banners, and in many places
could be seen the portraits of George
Washington and lady, Lincoln and
Garfield, entwined in evergreens. At
$50 A NJ. TIE people were on a move
round the city, being aroused by the ring.
ing of bells from churches and engine
houses, the firing of guns and pistols,
bombs and fireerackers. Everybody was
out to see the parade of the Horribles,
which was TO start Immediately afterwards.
The band of the Hawaiian Industrial
School, in large wagon, led the process.
sion, which consisted of several original
characters, much TO the amusement
of the citizens, both old and young.
AT 10 o'clock A. NJ the literary exercises
took place in front of the Hawaiian Hotel,
large platform being erected In beautiful
grounds adjoining for the accommodation of
those who took part, benches being placed
all round for the convenience of the audi.
ence, while the dignitsries of the kingdom,
such as
THE KING AND ROYAL FAMILY,
Occupied conspicuous positions on the bal
cony of the hotel. The Hon. R. NJ Dag.
gett, the American Minister, President of
the Day, called the assemblage to order,
and in brief but eloquent remarks eulo.
gized the American citizens on their patriot.
ism and devotion in bringing shout and
maintaining free Government for the peo-
pie, for their keeping up and honoring
the nations birthday, and those who
assisted in its salvation. He then
introduced Mrs. Hendry, who read the
Declaration of Independence in very able
manner. The Orator of the Day, DIR. M.
l.. Ruth, of the United States steamship
Essex, was then introduced, and spoke for
over an hour and quarter, going over the
history OF the country for over one hun.
dred years. He was frequently interrupted
by outbursts of applause, and he certainly
did credit, not only TO himself, but to the
people he represents. The national songs
were sung by select choir OF ladies and
gentlemen, the audience joining in the
chorus, and the Royal Hawaiian Band sup
plying the music. At the close of the ex.
ercises every one was invited to partske of
refreshments, consisting of ice cream,
lemonade, fruit, etc.
The festivities of the day wound up with
grand invitation ball and supper, given
at Music Hall, which was decorated taste
fully with flags and bunting entwined with
evergreens, while baskets of choice flowers
| dAu JOuuS DdlLlo ouQcu CONSIDERABLY W tu6
appearance. At $50 the grand march
started, which was INDUCED in by about l25
couples, very gaily attired, each one think
ing they outdone the other in dress and
appearance, the ladies loaded down by
long trains of satins or silks. fixed off, as
they supposed, with all the embellish-
ments of nature, while the gentlemen did
not go go much to the extreme, although
the swallow tail predominated. OF course
the assemblage was composed of
NONE BUT THE ELITE OF HONOLULU,
But did not seem to have the pleasure or
sociability connected with it that can be
found in an American ballroom. Wealth
regulates the social standing. be they white
or colored. The King and family were
present, they being the only ones noticed
of browny color, although there were
many half whites. Two Cinnamon made
themselves conspicuous behind the scenes,
occasionally serving out lemonade to those
who wished to refresh themselves. 1t is
useless for Honolulu audience to try to
get along without John being in attend
ance. The officers from the Essex were
also in attendance, and made a brilliant
display with their fancy uniforms, which
brought back the remembrance of days past.
Dancing was INDUCED in until 2 A. M.
with the exception of an intermission for
supper, which was INDUCED in by ALL Be-
fore dispensing all joined in singing the
ar.Spapgled Banner, and thus ended
the festivities.
/ have visited one or two plantations
here They are chiefly worked by Chinese,
but in some cases by Portuguese, with
white foremen. 1t is very poor country
for white labor, with the exception of
skilled workmen, who can always find en-
ployment. In fact, a
WHITE LABoRER COULD NOT LIVE HERE
For he could not get wages enough, the
market being ruled by "Kanakas," Chi
neae and Portuguese the latter being
brought here by contract. The English
steamship Hankow arrived last week
with l4l emigrants, brought here by the
labor and supply company, which is com.
posed of plantation owners and capitalists,
under contract for three years to work
for SIG per month, or SO with
board. The Government upholds them in
this mode OF slavery, making it a
criminal offense for any of them to deviate
in any way from the contracts, and like
the negro at one time in the South, if he
chances to run away from his master, ne
is taken to court and punished by fine or
| ;nonrisonment or by both He can at any