The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1890-08-04
xrNo xALAxAvA.s APOLOGY.
An unplsasant Circumstnacs which Re-
sulssa From Drinking Ava

Rtyo NNsSN
A. u~plsss>.t Circumstascs which RE-
suited From Drinking Awa.
Herbert L. Aidrich In Wide Awake.
The death OF King kamehameha v. In
ls72 was q double grief 10 the people Of
the Sandwich islands. He was not only
their king. but the last of the much he
loved loyal family Of k~amehameha That
had united the various tribes on the island
a. nation. Under the kamehamehas
the nation had developed marveiously.
and the beautiful city of Honolulu had
become one of the great commercial cities
OF the Pacific occan.
In seeking another king the people nat
urally turned to the representative OF the
next most illustrious family, and William
Lunalilo became king by popular de-
mand. In less than n year he. too, died,
leaving no successor. This threw the ma
ton into great disorder, for the
chieftains laid claim TO the
fore any outbreak occurred the United
States, England and Germany each sent
. man Of war TO Honolulu To protect the
business interests OF the city. The pres
ence of these vessels had the desired ef-
feet. The people gave up all rcbellious
schemcs n came To q calm d~eliberation.
The result was that David kalakaua, n
descendant Of one OF the former power
full chicftians was chosen king.
In making preparation for the corona
ton. n great carnival was planned. The
arrangements were on u large scale, that
the whole nation might enjoy them. First
the king should he crowned, then there
would be "A grand procession with an
abundance OF gay colors n flowers, and
tho lnv WntrII elnSa with "A fensf "a lpr1n
everybody should eat and he merry. The
officers from the mcu-of-war were the
special guests Of the king and appeared
dressed in full uniform.
Ii was n grander occasion h Homo
lulu had conceived Of before. In the
midst OF the festivities King Kalakaua met
some of his old associates and allowed
himself to indulge too freely In the strong
native drink called ava. soon afterward,
as the procession was moving toward the
outskirts Of the city where the feast vas
TO he held. he offered M indignity 10 the
American flag. A young Lieutenant from
the American war vessel who Witnessed
IL quietly stepped from his place in the
procession, went up Ia the king and de-
manded an apology. Receiving none he
challenged his majesty To mortal combat.
The lieutenant was SO deliberate and cool
IN his there was no break or
Init in III procession, and not "a dozen
people otice the occurrence.
The park was soon reached and the fes-
tisities were continued. There was sing
ing and dancing i'm honor of the invited
guests. Pretty compliments were ex-
various nations and the newly made king
received all the attentions due 10 his
newly acquired dignity. Everybody was
gay except his majesty. He was serious,
yet not so much 80 as 10 draw comment.
A. the first opportunity the king quietly
withdrew, beckoning 10 him an old friend
Of many years standing, Captain Kelley,
al American sea captain, who had heen
one Of the few witnesses Ia the little
scene.
"Ned," said the king to the captain, as
they reached a retired place, ''you saw
that affair and want you 10 go and see
the lieutenant. You are "a friend Of his
and n friend OF mine. Tell him I didn't
mean anything by IT,"
~ know the lieutenant too WELL" said
he, ITO tell him that. lie will listen To
nothing but an apology"
But" urged the king, you know I
don't feel that way toward the United
States"
II know that very well, David" was the
reply. but nothing short Of an apology
will ever satisfy the lieutenant. That |
know, FOR your act was too public"
ID YOU suppose that J.. a king, will
apologize 10 that man." said David.
"As you think best. David. But my adj
vice to you as a friend IN 10 apologize.
You did not act the part of a gentleman
n as a gentleman you should apologize.
N II Won do not apologize before night
be will publicly brand you as "a coward.
That means disgrace 10 you; the people
will never obey a king who is called u
coward"
"Ned," said his majesty. putting his
hand on the captains shoulder. ''you are
right. Go aud get the lieutenant and
bring him here"
A few minutes later. when the captain
returned accompanied 10y the lieutenant.
King kalakaua stepped up aud extended
his hand.
"Sir," said he, II apologize Ia you. with
sincerity. My act was not gcntlemanly
and | truly reer.i IT,"
And now. captain az he extended
the other hand Co his friend. ''lct me thank
you. aud say. too. that ! shall never again
drink ava"