The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-09-01
KALAKAUA'S KINGDOM
RumOrs of Revolution Posi-
lively COntradicted.
His Imperial Majesty Has Been Asked fol
New Constitution by His Subjects.
A Favorable Reply.

The arrival of the steamer Alameda from
Honolulu Saturday has taken the gilt of
the statement recently made by Admiral
Brown Of the Charleston that revolution
was brewing in the Hawaiian Islands.
The passengers, among whom were Blcker-
ton OF the Hawaiian Supreme Court, NJ
Louisson OF the firm of Gleenebaum d Co.
of this city, E. X. Hendry OF the Hawaiian
Hardware Company, DIR. Miner ana D.
Roth, were interviewed, and a general de-
NAL was given to the rumor OF rebellion.
d. A. Mckinley, Consul General for the
Hawaiian Islands, cOnVersed with those OF
the passengers of the Alameda upon whom
lie could rely for truthful and intelligent
news, and he told CALL reporter that he
was very much relieved to find that the
probability of revolution in the Islands
was not worthy of serious consideration.
He also received letter from a merchant
there which stated that matters, politically
and otherwise, were quiet and no lear Oh
disturbance was felt.
JUDGE BICKERToN'S STATEMENT.
Judge Bickerton was surprised when
asked II the native element in the ISLANDS
were inclined to drive foreigners away
He said: There is not word Of truth IN
the statements. Everything was quiet up
to my departure on the 23d, and nothing
occurred before that TO Indicate any trouble
The Legislature was ard still is in session
considering constitutional questions, which
gave rise to heated debates. l know moth
ing of any reported movement Of the native
element to GUST the foreigners. Every
thing is quiet in the islands, and has every
appearance Of remaing SOL
The honolulu papers, however, partly
confirm Admiral Browns statement OF
national movement among the natives. 1t
is announced that on August 18th large
aud Influential body of natives, headed by
Judge 5. X. Mahoe, Chairman, handed
petition to the King recitlDg that they were
appointed Conventional Committee repre-
senting the islands OF Hawaii. Maui, Oahu,
Kauai, M0lokai and Lauai. Said committee
assembled in Honolulu on August 9TH and
in accordance with the strong feelings OF
his Majesty's subjects in the different
Islands, resolved to present a petition, which
says;
PETITION TO THE KING.
WHEREAS, Your Majesty was forced 10 abolish
the Constitution of kamehamena without al
lowing you proper time 10 consider and consult
with your subjects In regard 10 the Constitution
which WAS forced upon you, and Is al present In
force, and as such was very disgiaceful act 10
The Crown OF Hawaii mel, and placing you IN
very peculiar predicamenI, aud which you could
not prevent at thai time; Therefore, you ai-
proved and signed The said Constitution under
OF the ballot box gwen 10 your subjects By The
Constitution OF kamehameIa V, on the 20th DAY
OF -4dgust, AID. 1864, ana amended by King LII
Gaiiio IN Tie year 1873, and amended again In
the year 1874, IN The Reign Of y0ur Ma iesty, said
rights % your subjects nave been taken frsn
fla=la Hta your subjects were forced 10 be sworD
Ect1s she present. constitution, III ofu3r tifat
fb5y Giisut rave th@ir llghIs at The ballot bon;
ala II they iid not consent 10 be sworn they
V0alG have been deprived entirely of their right
20 vote; aud whereas. on account OF Tie maay
objections new apringng mp tn the Kingdom Il
hawaii ana amoug youi people with regard toA
the present Constitution, obsti uc,lng all manner
Of work and promotion OF peSce III the land, as
we'll as perfect personal safety heretofore en-
jOyed by your independent Government OF Ha-
wall mel; and whereas, your Majesty's subjects
cannot bear with patience lis troubles under the
present Constitution, and In order 10 wipe out
these difficulties ana 10 set at ease lhe minds OF
your Subjects therefore, be 1t
ResotUed, That The petition OF your subjects be
a good cause for our King to request the Legis-
lalure 10 enact a law authorizing you TO call a
convention for the purpose OF drafting suitable
ana equitable Constitution for your kingdom Hl-
medately after line Propagation OF The Assembly
oil 1890.
a FAVORABLE REPLY.
The Kings reply was as follows:
Judge S. 4. Udhoe. Chairman of Delegates
fran the People-SIR: In reply 10 the petition
presented TO me by the delegates from tue sew
eral electoral districts OF the Kingdom, an
nounce through you and lie other delegates 10
my people That the requests shall receive my
consider aiion. i commend the prOpreiy with
" hich you have presented the wishes OF the peo-
pie, using your constitutional right 10 present
their petition Tor The redress of grievances. l
shall submit the matter to the Legislature and
request that body 10 take the steps required 10
cary Out The desires OF my people, in whose be-
half this petition has been laid before me-
The petition was brought before the Leg
islative Assembly on August Goth by MOBILES
Widemann and Berger and Representatives
Cummings, Lucas, Pua Kamai, Marques
White Bush, Wilcox and Waipuilani pre-
senting petitions from the several districts
named in the petition to the King, all of the
same tenor. On motion they were all laid
on the table, to be considered with the
Pacific Cable Bill.