The Daily bulletin., 1889-11-29

rights and your independence.
Your independence, that freedom
to exercise your original rights of
Inheritance, wohld have been but a
name to-day, had Providence allow
ed the intrigues of an unprinciplcd
representative OF this nation living
abroad, connivod at and assisted by
some who are in the judiciary of this
kingdom to-day, and advocated by
an administration that received us
support from foreigners and natives
alike, through its tspledges to main.
tain and protect that independence
that was assured us by our good
friends, the nations that stand ready
to guard and treat us justly"
The orator thanked God. how
ever, that all foreigners were not
alike and was confident that the
mass of foreigners were ready TO
join with Hawaiians in the contest
to restore their privileges and to
admit them to share at least in the
adm mistration of their own country.
After reading extracts from the
| diplomatic correspondence connect
cd with Hawaiian independence, Mr..
Bush closed with peroration cNtoll-
ing the spirit of patriotism and pride
Of national independence, and in
voking the "grand examples" set
TIawaiians by the noble patriots of
past ages as well rs great men of
their own race. GAS long as there
is one representative of our race
alive" he closed by saying,
"may the sentiment of true
patriotism and the love of Hawaiian
national independence never cease,
and let us ever cherish our national
motto, 'rhc life of the country is
established in righteousness.
General j. +. +. Marshall, who
had part in the successful efforts of
lS43 to have the Hawaiian flag re-
stored by England, then delivered
n historical address on the subject
of that crisis. Mr.. Bush interpreted
his speech, almost every sentence
of which was loudly applaudcd by
the natives. The speech will appear
in full next issue.
All through the speech-making
the SAVIOR of the banquet in ancient
Hawaiian style came invitingly up
from the rush-noor, on which the
dishes were laid in double rows
lcngthwise of the lanai, and one
across the head, with room for the
eaters to recline between the rows.
All that was modern were the gay
colored crocliery calabashes and
plates, and the bottles of temper
ance drinks placed amongst the poi
and fish and ground-bakcd pig. 1t
is needless to say that when the
word was given to fall to, the multi
tude responded with alacrity. And
there was great feasting and mirth
for while. Prince Albert at the
same time royalty entertained a
large number of ladies and gentle
men in his dining room, where were
laidEout dishes in fine Hawaiian and
haole style both, accompanied with
the foaming tankard, the ruby-Glled
decanter, and lots of liquid to cool
but not inebriate.
After refreshments the company
enjoyed sort of free and easy time,
listening to the Quintet Clubs ex.
cellent music, and chatting in group.
on the verandahs and under the
trees. Large reinforcements OF
naval marines and sailors, illemen
from No. 8 celebration, and citizens
generally swelled the throng in the
afternoon. Engine Co. No. were
present in an omnibus, making 9
brilliant showing in their red uni
form. Among others who paid theil
respects to the host were DR.
Rodgers, Col. V. V. Ashford, Major
Hebbard, Chief Engineer Wilson
Messrs. B. Ordenstcin, A. Hutchin-
son the sculptor, j. w. Gibbs
Daniel Mckenzie, O'Hallaron, j.
A. Mehrtens, Geo. Norton, Il.
O'Sullivan, and others. The picnic
lasted until about five O'Clock.
Housing the China Engine.
An event of the 2Sth was tn,
"housing" of the China Engine Co.
No. 5, in their new fireproof engin,
house, on Maunakca street. Hither
to, since the great fire of 1886, tn,
Chinese Company's engine had beer
housed at the Bell Tower, whenc,
il was removed yesterday to its new
quarters. At about IL O'Clock n
III. the engine was taken from tn,
! Bell Tower, and hauled down For
i. street, along King street, and NJ
Maunakea street, to the new engin
house, preceded by the Hawaiian
Band, playing march music. At il
! destination it was received b,
Mechanic Engine Co. No. 2, an,
safely and eXpedtiously housed,
part of the ceremony being the de
. livery, in the engine room, of con
/ gratulatory address by Mr.. T.. II
|, Ryan, foreman of Engine Co. No
. 2, responded TO by Mr.. Hang Sam
' foreman of the company to whicl
the engine belongs. The room wa
. superbly set off by fesloons and de
: vices of greenery, and other becon
, itafs al