The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1884-08-27

nosed by King Karnehameha Ill, who reigned
when first came TO these islands-"J Ia mar y ca
o h aiaa Ia Dono' That is true, and we have
seen how far that motto has been departed from
in the last two years. We have endeavored 10
withstand bad legislation; we have vithstood Il to
the utmost and have been unsuccessful. In my
nubIic life in these islands, It always seemed that
IN tie end the cause which advocated has been
triumphant. / have stood before to-day for the
independeuce Of the country, which we hope TO
see established by the efforts OF these gentlemen
surrounding me who have hitherto stood up in
vain. The nation must be constantly on the alert
If il wishes 10 keep its Independence. l am sorry
to cast imputations on the gentlemen OF the Gov
erument, but il is incumbsnt on me to speak out,
and corruption. (Thunders Of applause And
these gentlemen. we will stand up to combat as
long as we have life left in US Ibis Is loyal
meeting see on the wall the portraits of the King
and Queen showing that you are as loyal as any
of Tie representatives Of the country. Yetve con-
slider Il a lamentable thing that the sovereign of
these islands should not have the best OF men IN
the people BY whom be is surrounded-that he Is
led avav by evil cOunsels. / speak IT kindly, but
Il arrears that he follows only the qualification Of
his own desires l say this, Sir, not out of any
unkindnass Of feeling for him, but IN sorrow that
he should be led away by men who have such
Inst for place and power that they will sacrifice
trutb and Justice to hold their positions. Let us
look avay from these things little and let me
draw vour attention to the gentlemen by whom
have been surrounded in the Legislature: IL Is
here. mobiles and representatives. who have done
an that could be done 10 support the Independence
Of the country and uphold the sovereignty Of the
King which some OF his adversaries seem TO be
undermining to the best Of their power. All honor
10 these men is due They have appointed me as
their leader, but they have fought the battles
They have done everything for the good OF the
community. When see THIS motto as the gen
tlenan Who wrote the address said, it will be only
4 short time tina, evil will triumph, and right shall
preval and you and all shall feel the benefit Of It
and honor the men who have been the means OF
obtaining the rights and Liberties of all of US.
As Mr.. Rhodes concluded his remarks Mr.. p.
c. Jones stepped forward and said gentlemen
l can't help L. must ask for three cheers for
the Honorable Godfrey Rhodes" )" This was
responded to by three magnificent cheers and
the boys put in rouslng tiger.
Representative kauhane then addressed the
audience.
GrSr1I,uS:-At the unanimous request of my
fellow members, have the honor to address you
in their behalf, and express our appreciation OF
your efforts in thus publicly edOrsing our course
In the Legislature We are soldiers from the
battle field were we have boen doing battle for
the rights of the people and the welfare of our
believed country. hoF four months nave we been
engaged in this battle, the tncidenst and the results
of which you are all familiar j eau truthfully
say that We have worked not for our own advan
tage. but for the rights and the Independence of
our native land. feel that the action which you
have taken in this matter Will be productive OF
good, Il is not only an honor conferred upon us,
but it will show the nation that our conscientious
endeayors TO do ouE duty are appreciated by the
best citizens Of this place, and II will act as a
stimulus in the future. " Ia man IL Ed o La ANA
~ P0g3r is what for guiding star, and if we
faithfully and earnestly contne our present work,
VIC will certainly triumph in the end.
In consequence of the heavy rain which had been
pouring for some time recess was taken and an
adjournment made 10 the refreshment tent. Ample
justice was done TO the viands which disappeared
rapidly before the vigorous onslaught made on
time, and after about half an hour all assembled
once more in the Hall Mr.J. .. Carter then read
the following resolutions which were unanimously
adopted:
In response to a widely expressed wish for some
formal expression of the appreciation with which
the labOrs OF the independent members Of the
Legislative Assembly are regarded by the country
at large, a number Of residents of Honolulu ap-
pointed n committee TO arrange for Testimonial
deception to be rendered to the independent mem
bers. The response to public notice was prompt
and enthusiastic, and tho following resolutions
were unanimously adopted:
Il Is RESOLVED by the undersigned, acting as they
are assured in behalf of a large portion of the
community as well as themselves,
THAT grateful community tenders its thanks
to thvse Independent members Of the Legislative
Assembly who have voted and spoken at the pres
ent Session on the side of constitutional reform,
Of pure government and Of a wise economy in the
appropriation Of public funds:
IHAT this community Is not unmindful OF the
great personal inconvenience as well as expense
with which such members OF the Assembly and
especially the independent Representatives, have,
by their patriotic efforts demonstrated that the
cause Of good government in Hawaii is safe IN the
hands Of the great majority Of the intelligent and
unbiased voters Of this country:
Thar a worthy example for future legislators
has thus been placed before the people and
TuAT the best wishes Of all who have at heart
the welfare Of this Kingdom will always attend
these geutlemUu for their good fight for the cause
of political and legislative reform.
10. Carter B.F Dillingham;
=. c. Jones W. w. Hall -
Z. Preston JohpNOtstt -
A. Young -ltsSIucas
J. II. Iaty W. G. Wilder
G. NJ. lGSe A. S. Hartwell
A. Schaefer Henry May
II. W. Schmidt N. Louisson
A. ]. Cartwright W. X. Castle
J. T. WaterhOuse. Jr. A. r. Cooke
J. B. AthertOn T. X. Walker
H. Riemenschneider.
Representative Dole upen a unanimous call from
the audience, made the following remarks:
Mn. CHA1uNAN AND GESTLENES-It is very pleas
ant on an occasion like this 10 rise and feel that
am not on the other side. i rise to thank you for
this expression of your regard rather than TO tax
politics On behalf of myself and colleagues
thank you for this magnificent reception. Any
person not member Of the Legislature does not
know what we owe to the strong backing Of public
feeling from the beginning to the end OF the session.
ponents, hope you wall excuse me II do not feel
like pitching into them when they are not
here So far, it looks as If we are going back,
but there are some defeats better than veto
ries. In five years we will be better able to
weigh and test the results OF the present
sessions work. We scored our first victory
when we elected the Hon. Godfrey Rhodes as
President. That as a permanent success our
astrophe for them although. If II had not been
for that victory the session would not have been
half so satisfactory. Some Of the best things &C
complished have been brought about more by you
than by US. Public opinion made the Government
Banking Act easily killed that there was no fun
in it. lIaughter.l This assistance we counted
on and felt The great object Of the Opposition
has been good Government. So far as immediate
results are concerned we cannot show you great
deal-in that we have failed. But our labors
have not, for all that, been IN vain. In tue South
ern States, when the cOOns are caught up tree by
the hunter they feel that il is about up with them.
We may say respecting the members of this Gov
eminent that they are oOOns up tree, we have
treed the coon tvil o-ous applause We have made
such clear exposures of their msdeeds as they can
never get over. / have great confidence in the
power Of truth. / believe there isno ring no cOn-
binatiOn, that can long withstand the truth If we
have not secured the overthrow Of mis- govern ment
we have done great deal for the good OF these
Islands Exposures have been made that were
tried to be prevented-things came to light in
spite of the Government. Dark transactions were
coming to the surface right up 10 the last We
have become accustomed TO meanness and We may
have sometimes expressed ourselves IN a manner
that perhaps you could not support. But have
been severely tried and believe you-wili overlook
any hastiness Of expression that we may have been
chargeable with, A gentleman who visited the
Legislature the other day said he could not stay
there-it made him sick Although we have not
gained all would like, yet We 20 back to our
constituents, feeling that We have done our best
for the oountry's good. Again think you for this
b0untiful and sumptuous entertainment. Con
tinued appause.l
Representative Kalua was then invited to speak;
he said:
NJ. Chairman and Gentlemen The compliment
of this reception Is paid to me and my fellow mem
bers as representatives of the right and of the
wishes of the people IN the Legislature. For my
self aad my companions, thank you and through
you the citizens Of Honolulu, for the honor done
US. BY the cordial recognition which you have
this night given our efforts, shall be strength
ened continue the struggle in behalf of the well
fare Of our common country, its Independence and
progress.
For four months we have patiently and unromit-
tingly done our best in behalf Of the people. We
have been called enemies of the Government, reb-
els and would be subverters of the national indie
pendence. But We have not wHvered; We have con-
scientiously day after day resisted bad legislation
and extrayagance- At one Of the recent evening
sessions, gin reigned over a number Of the mem
bers TO such an extent that they did not know
what they were doing and voted on our side. Thus
does the brbing dinner table react upon itself in
its eudeWurs TO rob the people OF their rights. As
Mr.. Dole has said, it is you who have killed the
bank bill, we only buried it. Il Is the same with
the Lottery Bill. ! am proud TO say gentlemen
that and NV comrades leave this Legislature
with clear consgieuces and clean hands, free from