The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1888-08-07

aom VINO can SympathlZe as do, with GU
late President, in the anxieties which tn
temporary failure of a well planne
scheme brought upon him.
In our best efforts we often find tina
success Is prevented by events beyond GU
control. Under all the circumstances.
may perhaps be that those who knew ant
loved ). q. Wilder should not give way u
| regrets. that he Is now removed from thu
effects OF envy, hatred and malice
and that he Is now where the wicket
cease from troubling and the weary arr
at rest.
HIS .Ex- IONA. AUsTIN's ADDRESS.
Minister Austin said:
| In expressing my sorrow for the death Of
our LlustriOuS friend feel that there ART
three separate characters in which he may
I be regarded.
First, as a useful public citizen. The
best eulogy that could be pronounced upon
| him in this regard would be an enumera-
ton Of the works of utility for the country
! 81 large, and for the business community
which he maugurated and carried into
effect. Such works will, | doubt not. be
mentioned by those better able than 1 TO
set them forth, but they are too well known
and appreciated here to require statement
by me.
Second, as a member and as President of
the Legislature He was statesman of
comprehensive mind, and sound judgment.
always prepared to think and act with IN
teligenCe and promptneSS upon all ques-
tons OF public interest, q safe counsellor
for the good Of the people. Hewas q good
speaker, who could state conCiSely his
views in language always courteous to his
understand exactly what he intended 70
convey.
As presiding officer he had the faculty
Of despatching business rapidly without
curtailing the rights or mourning the i'll
will OF any.
Third, As q private individual, as a
friend | am proud TO believe, as ! do, that
l was numbered among the friends of
Samuel G. Wilder.
made his acquaintance in 1877 and the
friendship which then commenced re-
manned bright, warm and unbroken till he
was called TO life beyond the grave,
where so many Of our loved ones have
preceded him, and where We shall all hope
10 meet with him when We also are called.
l knew him intimately, and while others
may express their appreciation of his char
aCter in more fitting terms, am sure that
none can more truthfully say, mourn the
loss OF 4 good and true friend,
The business men OF this country have
lost an active, energetic, upright COM
petitor.
The Legislature has lost an able. honor
able Co-laborer in the work OF that body.
Aud We have all lost the genial, hearty
friend who was ready 10 extend q cordial
smile to every one, and helping hand TO
those who were in need OF il.
While We all mourn our great loss let us |
be consOled with the memories which will |
remain with Us, and while dropping tear
lpon his grave let us remember that his |
lie was devoted 10 useful works, and TO |
owing friendship.
HON. W. 0. SMITH 5 ADDRESS
Noble Smith said:
Mr.. President,-As we think OF the death
# Mr.. Wilder, who was so lately one OF
,ur number, food of memories crowd
lpOn Us. II becomes difficult to express
ur feelings.
We know that he would not have US utter
Orid eulOgieS, or speak extrsyagant praise,
ut, il is due to his memory and to our
elves that We pause and speak Of our
riend AND colleague.
He has been taken from the toll and
tTlte, and we remain.
He has weathered the storm and reached
he haven, We are still buffeting the waves.
de has passed = into the land of the
re9t departed, into the silent land, and
e are left to the noise and tumult OF life's
attic
But no man lives TO himself alone, every
fe leaves its impress, its =" footprints on |
le sands OF time" Every one with whom
e come in contact is influenced by our
YES.
1t is as we profit by these lessons that we
ain wisdom and strength
While others speak OF the many thoughts {
hich come unbidden on this occasion, / | /
esire to allude briefly 10 two which have {
zen present with me since his deceaSe. {
In contemplating the life OF Samuel {
ardner Wilder, certain prominent facts
)pear, among the most marked of which '
ere his popularity, and his achievements 1
great business enterprises. L
He enjoyed the popular approval and a
TEEN 10 i degree shared by few. 1t was 2
IT an eYaneSCent or epheIneral popular il
:, but regard which stood the test OF t
arS and held the public confidence. Such
rSonal popularity is not the result OF
cident, nor OF power, nor of wealth.
He was admired for his courage and sue II
IS, and respected for his integrity. but
e personal esteem in which he was held
s based on his kindness Of heart and un- =
hshneSs. :
The world-the great human heart-de- y
sndS that men shall be unselish before 1 !,
~ receive personal affection and favor. Z
:. Wilder was generous and kind Of heart =.
m natural impulse, and not from special u
nciple or policy. He was systematic, :.
)mpt. bold and persevering in business: ~
was public spirited and possessed rare ~
scutive ability, but the, elements which y
feared him TO the people were his gem
e kindness and unselfshneSS.
I Is too often the case that men are LAID tn
ay III their graves without receiving ex- be
SSions Of approval from their fellow &c
4. Alter the turf has closed over them. nj
mean lealOusieS have been vanquished tn
death, then the people do them honor. ma
gs are sung TO their memory; and the
'dS OF praise which would have done so
ch 10 cheer and strengthen them once 49,
poured out when the neel OF them is reI
is matter for congratuIation that this III "a,
IN trait OF human nature received but ~
tied illustration in the case OF Mr.. -
der. In his large enterprises and 1 ~
Is, and in his administration OF public tLi'
irs, he received the plaudits and en- -,
iums of the people. For many OF the Al
ily acts rendered to others, tributes OF 81
ction and regard we're bestowed upon w M
is gratifying that this House had 80
0rtunity to tender MIN its last expires 20
: OF approval and sympathy before it -,es
too late. -. -.
his business experiences and achieve ene
is one lesson viii impress all who are o..
liar with the facts: That was the per- I .Ss
rance and courage with which he over - -
e obstacles. But few men. under the NJ,