The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1890-07-08

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and japan as many more. then Seward s
propheSy viii be more than verified, and
around the shores and on the waters OF
the Pacific viii iranspire the great events
and be dsveloped the laryer commerce Of
the world. In this splendid drama OF
| future civilization and OF commercial
power these Islands VIII have their part.
| In the presence OF such an suspicious
future as these facts indicate, patriotism
Is = supreme duty-a patriotism not Of
CarthSgiui2n or Roman type, which, in-
! spined by heather Sel6shness and smbi-
! ton, hated and SntSgoniEed other us-
tlonS, but 4 patriotism born OF the Ser
mon on the Mount and taught by the
great Apostle 20 the Gentiles, which
recognizes that God has made of one
blood sll the nations Of the eSrth-a pat
riotism which in Philadelphia, July 1,
l776, gave wisdom and power 10 thst re-
mark2hle body OF men who made this
day immortal patriotism which seeks
the highest good o; all within its horizon,
whose radiant circle OF hope includes
this world and the great hereafter-a
patriotism of moral and heroic devotion,
which would keep America on the plane
Of trsternal and humane development,
and which IS an everything force, is
Necessary 20 make these Islands the
happy homes Of civilized men, sparkling
gems in the great Western ocean, more
beautiful than the famed islands OF the
Mediterranean in the brightest DAYS OF
ancient Greece. Il Is the hope and the
prayer OF all true Americans OF to-day,
this; over this splendid panorama of the
future Western world, its cities, states,
governments, schools, Its rich commerce,
busy industries, and teeming populations,
may rest the perpetual sunshine OF
Christian faith and Republican liberty,
and in Sll its vast area be taught and
praetised the brotherhood OF nations,
peace and good will among men
James Bryce. distinguished British
author. in his recent great work on the
American Commonwealth" speaks of
Americans as The mighty democracy,
destined in another century 10 form one
half OF civilized mankind. Vol. l, page
l4e
The orator was loudly applauded
for his brilliant effort as he resum-
ed his seat. The address was de-
lived without notes, and in the most
eloquent manner. His Majesty
shook hands with Mr.. Stevens and
warmly congratulated him. The ex
ercises concluded with The Star
Spangled Banner" played by the
band
Yacht and Boat Races on the Bay.
The lovers of aquatic sports were
not forgotten in the programme
made up of the smusements for the
dag. two yacht races, under the aus
pices of the Hawaiian Yachting and
Rowing Association, being included
in the official events.
Before the hour set for the start of
the yacht race, several rowing races
were pulled. The first was between
crews from the Myrtle boat club and
a second between crews of the Hea-
lani boat club; there was also an i'm
promptu dingy race between crews
from the Z. S. s. Charleston. and
barge race between crews of the
Charleston and Nipsic, the former
winning.
The Myrtle crew in the boat Alice
NJ were the vietOrs over their op
ponents in the boat Stranger. OF
the Healani crews the Good Luck
was an easy winner. an accident to
8 rowlock in their opponents boat,
the Calamity. compelling one of that |
crew to desist rowing and the rover,
(Jas. d. Holt Jr.,) thoughtfully. to |
Tighten the boat. took a header and |
swan to shore, leaving his five COM
rades to row against the opposing
crew of six. the result above men
toned being therefore an expected
conclusion.
The arrangements made by the
Secretary Mr.. ". NJ Giffsrd, and the |
regatta committee, Messrs- c. B. Will
son. c. P Isukea and j. II. Dowsett. |
were all that could be desired.
The preparatory signal for the |
irst-cIass yachts was given from the |
tug Eleu at 10:15 and the inner har-
Dor was quickly dotted with the
white wings of large and small |
yachts, they all tending to form |
grand marine picture as the boats
propelled BY the light northeast |
wind turned in slow and graceful |
movements on the slightly ripping |
surface of the bay. Fifteen minutes
later the starting gun was fired and |
the four competitors in the irst-clsss
yacht race, the Helene, Hawaii, Hea-
lani and the Spray, turned their
bowsprits seward for the starting |
point, an imaginary line between the |
and the Pacific Mail |
wharf.
The honors OF sailing the competing
craft belong 10 Fred. Whitney, captain
OF the Helene; Lorrin a Thurston, cap
tain OF the Hawaii; F. NJ Hatch, in the
Healani, and W. c. Sproull in the Spray. |
sILRI.
h. N. :.
Hawaii 10 g 30
Spray 10 g IS
Hezlani-- Observation-Disclosures 10 81 2s