The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-01-21
KING KALAKAUADEAD
Ruler of Hawaiian Islands Re-
leased From Suffering.
SAN FRANCISCO IN MOURNING
The Charleston VIII Bear the Body
Home and First Tell Honolulu
OF the Sad Event

eAS Francisco, Jan. co.--Kalakaua T., king OF
the Hawaiian islands, died at the Palace hotel
In this city at $50 this afternoon. There had
been no hope OF the kings recovery since sun
day, though his alarming condition was not
generally known until last evening, when the
attending physicians announced that his NAL
ady was Bright's disease of the kidneys and
ursemis.
Kalakara's visit here was made on account of
his falling health. He commenced to gain soon
after his arrival here but the improvement was
only temporary, and soon after his return from
the trip to Southern California, last week, his
condition became much worse. During few
days he was unconscious nearly all the time,
and his life was prolonged only by the use of
stimulants During all last night death was ex-
pected at any moment. The kings physicians
and other attendants, including Consul-General
Mckinley, Colonel r. Fl. Baker, the kings chief
OF staff, Colonel George McFarlane, his chamber
lain, and several ladies, remained at the bedside
or in an adjoining room There was no i'm
provement in his condition this morning, and
by noon ii was seen that he could live but few
hours longer. At times 1t was impossible to dis
fingyish his breathing at all, and though res
piration was slight 1t was also very rapid. The
king continued to sink until Lao p. m, when
Colonel MeFarlane bent over the bed and asked
the king If be knew him. No reply came to the
question, and not even the slightest token of rec
ignition. Then. at the request OF Colonel Nc
Farlane. Rev. J. Sanders Reed, rector of Trinity
Episcopal church, read selection from Scrip
ture, and the demonstration OF grief on the part
OF the chamberlain and other attendants was
very affecting. The reading OF seriptural pas
sages was continued nearly an hour. The pa
TENTS breathing grew fainter every moment,
and those who were watching at the bedside
could scarcely notice any sign of life.
At 2;30 .. M, Medica, Inspector Woods, who
he ha
last spark of life had fed.
King Kalakauas remains will be embalmed at
once. While no definite arrangements have
been made yet for funeral services here and the
removal OF the remains to the island kingdom,
II is probable that services viii be held in Irin-
ity Episcopal church on Thursday, and that the
remains will leave here for Honolulu on the
United States flagship Charleston before the
close OF the week.
The next regular passenger steamer for Homo
lulu will not leave here until January y, and tits
PROBABLE that the first intelligence OF the kings
death which will be received by the Hawaiian
people will be when the Charleston arrives at
Honolulu with the remains OF the king aboard.
The flags on all the public buildings here
were placed at half-mast today, and the Ha-
waiian ensign is also at half-mast above the
Palace hotel
The body of the king was embalmed tonight,
and tomorrow the remains viii be placed in a
to the mortuary chapel of Trinity church, where
they will be guarded by detail from the
United states army forces here. The remains
will not lie in state, and will not be exhibited
to the public. At ! O'Clock Thursday afternoon
funeral services will be held at Trinity church.
The remains win then be escorted by the United
States troops, Second RI ,ade California National
Guard, and the various Masonic bodies to the
wharf, where they will be officially received by
Rear Admiral Brown aad conveyed on board the
Charleston. which came down from Mare
Island today. The Charleston will sail for
Honolulu at o'clock on Thursday afternoon.
Colonies MacFarlane and Baker and the kings
personal attendants will accompany the re-
mains.
David Kalakaua was born in Honolulu, No
veTnber l6, 1886. OF royal parents, being the son
OF the Hon. G. Kapaakea and the High Chieftess
Keohokalole- ie was also descended from the
great house of Kerwe, from which all of the
generations antecedent thereto from Lai-iai, the
great progenitress, or Eve, of the Hawaiian race.
He was married in 1862 to most estimable Ha-
waiian lady, the present Queen Kapiolani, who
received her name from the famous chieftess of
Hawaii who broke the Pele kapu, and who was
one OF the earliest converts to Christianity.
Kalakaua T. was elected king of the islands on
the 18th of February, 1874, and a ruler always
showed wise tendency toward liberal views on
all subjects relating to the government of his
kingdom His constitutional advisers were able
and trustworthy, having the welfare of Hawaii
al heart, and whose constant endesyors were
directed toward the commercial and political
aivancement OF the islands.
Ills majesty was idolized by hrs native sub
e Il, and very popular with the foreigners
residing ia dominions. His departure
marked by the expression of much loyalty and
devotion on the part of the Hawaiian inhab-
itants. who, when he left for the United states,
babe him Godspeed and followed him with
their heartiest good wishes He appointed the
Princess Liliuokalani. who was heiress apparent
to the throne, as princess regent during his abb
md TrrSn fna
Personally, King Kalskaua was tall, robust
man, having a splendid physique. he was
genial aud affahie, but, withal, possessing full
share OF kingly dignity. He was a finished
scholar, familiar with English, French, German
and Spanish. and made important contribu-
lions TO the literature of his own country. He
composed the beautiful Hawaiian national
anthem, and was the author OF THE Legends OF
Hawaii, a book which has had a large sale, and
has ELECTED much praise from the critics. Previ-
| Gus to his death he YVES engaged in the prepare
ton of scientific work
His majesty was keen sportsman, a capital
| shot and a good horseman. He was fond of
| social enjoyments, an accomplished musician
| and q brilliant couversationalist He took
| special pleasure in the entertainment of men OF
letters and humor, respective OF nationality,
and was very attentive to visitors and foreign
residents at Honolulu, ana always maintained
| the most friendly relations with the United
States.
Kalakaua's first visit to this country wss in an
| official capacity in 1874, on which occasion he
| left Honolulu in the United states steamship
DcleSlA Oh AAOSclAuSI IL, dA4A aAAANSu III
| Francisco November ~. He returned to his
island home in 1875, after three months trip,
| and in ISs0 he made tour of the world, being
| the first monarch who ever made so extended
| tour. The women of his family are spoken of
| ladies of great attainments and high character.
On his maiestys last visit he came in the
cruiser Charleston as the guest OF the United
| States, and was attended by his chamberlain and
private secretary, Colonel George W. Maciarlane,
| and his aid-de-camp, Colonel Robert Hoapili
Baker His majesty was received by General
Gibbon, with the royal honors betting his
exalted station, under special instructions from
the authorities at Washington City, and ever
since his arrival at san Francisco her leading
citizens have endeavored 10 furnish suitable en-
tertainmeat for the ROYAL guest.