The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1884-08-27
Tribute to the lnde-
pendents.
A GRAND SUCCESS.
The Independent Members Received
with Enthusiasm.
Mr.. Thomas Rain Walkers S
Fine Address.
A Grand Grafton from
President Rhodes.
THE INDEPENDENT MEMBERS
SPEAK OUT.
Cheers, Applause and Thorough
Cheers, Applause and Thorough
Endorsement.

ruptiouf IN the present Legislature. The meeting
was arranged for Saturday because It was general
ly understood that the Legislature would close on
that day, but the Government party having yet a
few further designs on the public and private
nurses of the community, succeeded IN putting on
The prurocation for week lie Lyceum- where
the reception was held, vas beautitnlly deceIated
for the occasion. The Royal arms Of Hawaii were
surrounded by the national flags OF Hawaii, Eng
land and the United States, making handsome
trophy behind the platform. On either side were
portraits Of the King and Queen, and the stirring
motto Of TIA kF "a IA uiHd n T'DHo- tine
strength Of the country is founded IN righteous
ness crowned the whole. Beautiful fern ieis ad
ded grace 10 the general appearance OF the room.
Outside a large BiaIgWee WIS erected and mere was
fine spread OF nppetizing viands 10 which later IN
tbe evening ample Justice was done. The Hawai-
ian Band was Accommodated with tent ~ the gar
den of a neiphburing house and played number
Of nieces during the evening.
Precisely at s O'Clock Mr.. I. c. Jones stepped
on the platform called the meeting to order and
read letters from the independents who were alb
semi either through sickness or other cause, he
also gave verbal apologies Tor some who were un-
able TO be present. The Rev. A. q. Forbes acted
The following letter from Mr.. W. L, Green was
greeted with loud applause:
HoSoLULu, August 23rd, 1884.
To the Chairman OF the Committee of the Iesti-
monial Reception to the Independent members
Of the Legislative Assembly.
S1R:-I regret that slight indispOsitiOn prevents
me from being present at the Testimonial Beoep
tion tonight of the independent members Of the
Legislative Assembly. have not usually attend
ed political meetings, but the circumstances con-
necied with the late sessiOn Of the Legislature are
of such a nature, as TO render united expression
OF public opinion on the political situation At It's
close of more than ordinary Importance
Honest difference Of opinion as 10 the proper
measures to be passed, and Of the appropriations
Of money TO be made by the Legislative BODY are
10 be expected in all countries and 1t Is for the
minority to ncceut the laws which the majority
decide upon; but IN reviewing some OF the Acts
recently introduced and the appropriations OF
money granted II requires the utmost strength Of
charitable construction to conclude that those
who introduced and voted for them, believe them
to be for the benefit Of the country. Indeed, am
sure that only echo the general sentiment, on
recalling the course Of tie Government Of this
country for the last two ysars, when say that our
political system Hs II has lately beOu worked,
threatens to be a failure and that whether We term
II a constitutional monarchy or give It any other
name. il bids fair TO degenerate into a system Of
spoilation. pure and simple in which the tax pay
ers will be called on TO support IN eEtravgcance,
idlers and iucOmpeielts.
Apparently in reply TO the general dissaiisiac-
tiou which the hagrant course OF the mal-appr0-
priatiun Of the public moneys has necessarily
tended TO produce, uuprecedCutedly large sums
haze been voted, ostensIbly for the maintenance
of orders and for which extraordinary and use
less expenditure the same taxpayers are called
unon to provide the means.
in the ordinary course Of Cvents-may not say
in the rapid march Of political events IN tho pres
ent day-such a system can only endure iur very
short period. All honor then 10 thOsa who have
pursued the true method Of retaining for us our
King and our Constitution, and have desired TO
assure the perrnanence Of both, by cndeavuring to
preserve for them the respect and affection Of the
people.
have the honor to be- Sir, your most obodicnt
servant, W L. GRELN-
H.
number of citizens before him. They, he knew
desired purity in legislation. The object Of tins
meeting was TO show their appreciation for the
men who had fought the fight for economy and
reform. For the sacrifices which some Of these
gentlemen SO nObly made, the community at large
was indebted He begged to introduce 10 them,
MS the reader Of the address, a gentleman in whom
like Nathaniel of old there was no guile. He took
,-asure IN presenting Mr.. Il. r. WaleeT
Mr.. MaisS.af lac. after Rll1ding to- the honor done
him by the audience that he had to address, spoke
as follows:
MI. wALKIR's Address.
In asking YOU to accept this address, We are de-
siruus Of expressing, IN the strongest manner pos
sibe, our high appreciation OF the course which
Won have seen fit 10 follow during tine Legislative
Session Of 1884; and whilst so doing are sure
that We represent not only cur own earnest cor
victiOus but the decided opinion Of large part Of
the whole nation.
those which have come before you; and never have
stronger efforts been made on behalf of any pro-
posals than those made in support of some of the
measures which you, gentlemen, have considered
II yuur duty to oppose.
Whilst the majority of your number, and fire.
uueutly vuur unanimous vote, has been constant
in opposition 10 undesirable legislation, your SOW
ereirn, your constituents and the world have seen
you steadily ranged on the side Of hberality in
dealing with measures for the public benefit,
yatchful care against e1travagnnce, the avoidance
of debt the reform of abuse, and the loyal main
tenance of pure constitutional Government
That the independent members have been
minority in the Legislative Assembly is a fact
winch only heghtens your claim upon our esteem,
MS II has undoubtedly made necessary more con-
slant attention and more ygilant activity on your
part, whilst nevertheless you have been deprived
in many instances of the deserved satisfaction OF
seeing YOUR efforts crowned with success.
We have with indignation heard 1t said, and
have seen 1t stated in public paper that the in
dependent party consisted Of disappointed Office
seekers.
Gentlemen of the representative house, you 60
back to your constituencies with prOuder record
than If you had been selected for high Office. The
country knows that, disdainng TO accept Office 1t
the expense Of principle, scorning to subordinate
your consciences to any ambition for distinction
OF desire for emolument, you have striyen TO do
your duty to the state and your constituents.
What Is this dutyg What is the House of Mobiles
supposed to be appointed for by the Crowni What
y
the peoplel Are they sent TO AlnOlani 10 net as
pieces OF clOckwOrk, and TO rise and vote AYE at
the bidding o. anyone and IN favor of any propOs-
ition which may have money or influence to sup
port iiY Is it for this purpose that see mobiles
here who have been advisors Of Kamehameha Ill,
of KamehAmeha w., kRmehameha v, OF Luna
lilo and of kalakaua, mobiles, two of whom have
been for 50 many years alternately elected by the
whole Legislature TO the distinguished office Of its
presidency and representatives who have been re
furned AGAIN and auaiu for many wears past, from
such important districts?
DIR Is II your dipuified duty aud your grave re
sponsibility 10 use for the benefit of this Kingdom
the experience, the Judgement, the conscience and
the patriotic mind which have commended you
respectively to your sovereign and TO your con
stituenciesg Th. latter is the course which you
have pursued the course which We desire unhesi-
tatingly and emphatically to support; and we be-
ieve that we express to you the grateful apprecia
tiou not only Of Honolulu but of the nation.
There may be attempts made TO lessen the im-
rortance of this testimonial meeting in YOUR eyes
by tlp crv being raised Of foreigner against ma
tive and by the assertion that being composed
to 50 considerable extent of people Of foreign
traction this is demonstration In the interests Of
foreigners Such a charge against US is not true,
and will be the resource of only weak-minded or
else absolutely unprincipled men. In favor Of
what foreign race is It likely that we, drawn from
50 many different uatioualities should wish to
cXcrt influence? On the CONTRARY. the one ground
upon which we are agreed is n sincere desire for
tie welfare Of Hawaii nei, independent and pros
porous. Many Of us are born and educated here
and most Of US have the whole Of our worldly in
teresis existent in this country and are dependent
upon its institutions. institutions which, by the
law of the land, are to extend their dement's To all
irrespective oil race VINO reside hefe-iaNluliy anu
contribute their legal snare 20 the maintenance oi
the government. And are We aot all ihus inter,
ested deeply IN the nations independence and
each of to that amongst tuusc VINO