The record-union., 1891-01-21

royal Hawaiian ladies. Their stay in Eu-
rope was shortened by the news of the
revolution at Honolulu, June 1887. Upon
hearing of his trouble they journeyed
homeward as soon as possible.
KALAKAUA's REIGN.
The most noticeable event of Kalakaua's
reign has been the negotiation of the
treaty OF commercial reciprocity with the
United States, which almost led to a rup-
ture with Great Britain. Kalakaua was a
strong advocate of this treaty, and madea
personal visit to Washington TO promote
it. His last and fatal visit to this country
was mainly undertaken to promote Il
revision or modification of this treaty,
the efficiency of which had been impaired
by the enactment ofthe Mckinley tariff
bill
Another notable event was the procla-
nation of the new Constitution, in COM
pliance with the demand of the Reform
or Revolutionary party in 1887, by which
the royal prerogative was greatly
abridged and popular control substituted.
His reign also witnessed remarkable in
dustrial development, including the con-
struction of railroads on three of the prin-
cipal islands.
THE KINGS SUCCESSOR.
Kalakaua is succeeded by his sister,
Lydia Kanlakaheha I4iliuokalani, who
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proclaimed heir apparent to the throne
April II, 1877, on the death of Prince
David, brother OF Kalakaua, who had
been proclaimed heir upon the Kings
Inauguration. Princess Liliuokalani is
now acting regent, having twice pre-
viously filled the same high office during
the kings absence from the kingdom.
THE NEXT HEIR.
The next heir, in the legitimate order of
succession, is the young Princess Kaiu-
lani, born October l6, 1915. She is the
Youngest sister of kalakaua, and Hon. A.
s. Cleghorn. This young lady is now in
England, pursuing her studies under the
best instructors to fit her for the high
position which she is probably destined
to fill.
THE QUEEN REGENT.
Princess Liliuokalani. regent and actual
Queen of Hawaii by right of succession,
is childle9s. She married Hon. John
Owen Dominis, September l6, 1862. Her
husband is well known on the coast, and
as Governor of Oahu was very popular
with visitors to the islands.
Queen kapiolani had two of her
nephews created princes, but they are not
in the line of succession, and will prob
ably be passed over by Lilioukalani in
naming her successor, according to the
young men, or indeed to any of Queen
Kapiolani's blood. Her sisters only
child will almost to a certainty be pro-
claimed heir apparent. A sister of Queen
Kapiolani, Princess Poomaikelani, will
also certainly fall into disfavor with Lii
iuokalani when she ascends the Hawaiian
throne.
Princess Poomaikelani had great power
over kalalSaEa, and it was owing to her
advice and evil influence that he entered
upon the reactionary course which, un-
checked by Minister Gibson, precipitated
the revolution of 1887. Indeed but for her
advice, which sought to restore the
ancient heathen customs of the aliis at
the Hawaiian court, it is doubtful If there
ever would have been any trouble be-
tween King Kalallaua and the foreign
residents OF his kingdom.
The new sovereign Of Hawaii will not
repeat the blunder of Kalakaua in this
particular.
Liliuokalani was educated at the school
for chiefs established by the American
missionaries ut Honolulu, and is a lady
Of great dignity and fair educational
attainments. She is also an author and
musical composer Of some ability. Lii
uolalani's visit to Amerca and England
has broadened her views and the island
Kingdom may be expected to prosper
under her rule.
THE KINGS REMAINS.
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 20.-The body of
the late King kalakaua was embalmed
tonight, and tomorrow the remains will
be placed in metal casket, hermetically
sealed, and conveyed to the mortuary
chapel of Trinity Church, where they viii
be guarded bya detail from the United
States army forces here. The remains
will not lie in state, and viii not be ex-
hibited to the public. At l o'clock
Thursday afternoon funeral services viii
be held at Trinity Church. The remains
will then be escorted by the United
States troops, the Second brigade of the
California National Guard and various
Masonic bodies to the wharf, where they
will be officially received by Rear-Ad-
miral Brown and conveyed on board the
Charleston. which came down from Mare
Island to-day. The Charleston win sail
for Honolulu at O'Clock Thursday after
noon.
Colonels Mcfarland and Baker and
the Kings personal attendants will ac-
company the remains.
HONoRS TO THE DEAD.