The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1885-11-30


dom. As it is by moral and not BY physical
force that the integrity and independence
OF this State VIII be preserved, 1 think that
all that can be done TO broaden our intelH-
gence and to widen our education should
be done. We cannot learn entirely from
books or from the tuition of cur resident
teachers, for civilization to us is not
yet very beaten path There is greater
and wider world beyond the limits of
these Islands, and it is therefore with sat
isfaction that have watched the results
OF that education by travel, which has
been the fortunate lot of His Majesty and
other distinguished Hawaiians, and is still
OF several young Hawaiians who are OBJ
tanning an education abroad, which viii
enable them to be of service TO their cOun-
try. 1t IS gratifying to know that they
are spoken highly of by their preceptors,
and rank high among their scholastic COM
petitOrs. Broad and liberal views and a
knowledge of countries and men are neces-
sary to cope with the advance of the age,
and it is by the accretion of ideas gained
elsewhere that those who are destined by
Providence TO lead us are made worthy of
the Office. Such a course of education by
its results is not extravaganza, bat money
well invested. A nation can scarcely be
too lavish in the training of its children.
But perhaps the Hawaiian stands before
the people of the word most prominently
as n humane nation; nation where 1.-THE
needy are not forgotten, nor the expecta-
tons of the poor turned to naught, a" one
where charity levels all ranks and sets all
distinctions at naught in taking care of
the sick, the wretched and miserable, and
one where the affection of the afflicted is
not despised. Our King and his Minis
tiers have nobly maintained the national
character in this respect also. Day by day
the thoughts of His Majesty the King and
his beloved Queen are turned towards their
suffering subjects and the stranger within
our gates. Noble institutions of benevo-
lence abound i'll our land, and very great
proportion of the revenues of the Kingdom
are devoted to their support. In its hui
manity the Hawaiian race has an iIhper-
ishable monument. When we remember
such institutions, prompted only by the
spirit of benifcence and benevolence, as
the Queens and other hospitals, the Leper
Settlement of Molokai and the Branch
Hospital at Kakaako, with the re-
Gently opened Kapiolani Home, and the
number of private charitable associations
we have no wonder that this trait of the
national character is well appreciated by
all enlighted nations. We are not selfish
nation, but extend our aid to all.
In closing this address we cannot help
being reminded of the principal actors
upon the scene of action in those days 1t
was critical period, settling for ever, we
hope, the fate and destiny of this nation.
Great and magnanimous King Kauikeao-
uli Kamehameha Ill, who Immediately
after the recognition of the independence
of this Kingdom by the three great powers,
England, France and the United States of
America, granted lands to his Chiefs and
people and opened sxsten4o Land tenure to
foreigners which has been maintained
to the present day. 1t is well that
he has been styled "Magnanimous, for
not only his political acts have shown it,
but individually and personally he was so.
There were his principal Chiefs Kekaulu-
obi Kekauonohi, Konia, Keohokalole
Paki, Kapaakea, Kanaina, Kekuanaoa
John Ii and his Ministers and political
advisersDr. Judd, John Young, Haalilio
and Mr.. Richards, the two last who went
as Ambassadors to advocate our cause of
independence. All of these people within
these forty-two years have passed away
the late Honorable Paul Kanoa being the
last.
The future of our country is full OF
promise. The name of Hawaii has
become honorable among the nations
Let it be our duty, fellow citizens
to endeavor and do our part to maintain
the Independence of our country; to assist
His Majesty's Government in carrying out
their duties and measures to promote the
general welfare; to strengthen and widen
the foundations of our national Indepen
dence, ever praying to the Almighty tC
! long preserve the health of our Sovereign
Long Live His Majesty King Kalakaua
The First"
At the conclusion the orator was loudly
applauded for his eloquent and suggestive
address. The band played Hawaii Ponoi,
after which the Rev. ]. Waiamau pro-
nounced the benediction, and the exer
cises at the church were concluded.
THE FEAST.
From IL to , o'clock there was a native
! feast in the basement of the church. The
! large room was prettily decorated with
! flags, wreaths, flowers and evergreeus. On
| the spacious platform was a long table fol-
/ foreigners, and it was literally patronized
! On the floor were eight long tables, besides
! two rows of smaller ones, all of which were
loaded down with good things prepared
| and served in Hawaiian style. The par
| Elephants of the feast were numerous, anG
/ the church building fund will benefit t.
the amount of about 500. 1t was an en-
| tire success, and reflected credit on the
! promoters.
COMPETITIVE DRILL,
At o'clock the concluding exercises OF
| the public programme took place in thu
Central Park Skating Rink in the form o
| IA competitive drill between five voluntee1
companies, the prize being national flag
The interior of the rink was tastefully fes
TONED with Hawaiian flags. On the maka
side hung the royal standard and a canopy
was formed of another, under which tn,
royal party we've seated. To the right O
| His Majesty the King were their ROya
( Highnesses the Princesses Liliuokalani
/ Likelike and Kaiulani, His Excellency Pau
! Neumann, the United States Minister Res
dent, His Excellency Geo. w Merrill anC