The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1891-11-30

A., SUu Lono was destroyed in
Inc nre. This was a wonderful un-
uerCaklng, and one which astonishes
CIe world for the grand results accom-
pushed IN so short time. But GER
s saih missionaries were enticed away
rom spiritual affairs, temporal things
oelhg TOO tempting. Mr.. Richards
Was converted from Christianity, and
Ut: Judd conducted the government
vi Chls world. The Roman Catholic
Nhufch, the head of all churches,
came here later and introduced their
Ialth' mat aroused spirit of indig-
uatl0il among the PrOtestants, and
ttou0le ensued. The Protestants had
laugnt the chiefs and rulers that their
fel!glon contained all that is essen
tlal to eternity. The innocent Cath
ones were eXiled from the country.
But after few years, they returned
ana nave remained here ever since.
Admiral LIE Plas arrived here. and
male retribution for indignities
suffered by his subjects. Representa-.
tlves of foreign powers were impli-
Gated in commercial affairs. Under
the missionary rule, the British Con-
sui was brought up on a charge and
nned. He left for Mexico where he
met Lord George Paulet before whom
he unveiled his grievances. Admiral
THOMAS was there also on the CARTS
fort. He empowered Lord George to
come to Honolulu and demand
amends. This was in February of
l943. Lord Georges ship arrived
here, but the people wondered why
the customary salute was not given.
The British Consul was received on
board, but DR.. Judd, the representa-
tive OF the Hawaiian Government,
was refused that honor. Kameha-
meha III. was away on Maui at the
time. On his return to Honolulu, six
requests were presented to him for
his appreciation. The whole nation
endured misery and humiliation.
The British warship turned her bat
terry of thirty-twO guns against our
fort, and Kauikeaouli was in a help
less condition, not knowing how to
escape from this perilous situation.
He concluded through fear to cede
his government to Great Britain that
being the only alternative left him
under the circumstances. His de-
voted friends, however, advised
him not to do so. They recommended
that the late General Jas. F. r. Mar
shall should be sent on a secret
mission to invoke the mercy of
the great powers in order that we
might regain our lost independence.
Messrs. Richards and Haalilio, who
were sent to European powers before
Mr.. Marshall on a similar mission,
were cOurteOusly received by the
British and the French courts. Their
prayers were answered. Admiral
Thomas, who was then at Valparaiso,
nd fO fnr l,1IY1
irving here in July. When his ship
entered our harbor, the people began
| to entertain hopes and were exceed
ingly joyful. Their rejoicings knew
no bounds, but they could not account
for their happiness. 1t was rumored
| that Admiral Thomas had come to
restore them their independence. It's
| anticipation made the people fOrgetful
of bygone miseries. Admiral Thomas
came and soothed the aching hearts
| of our chiefs, and on the 31st day of
July the flag of Hawaii again f1utter-
ed in the breeze, the British flag being
| taken down for eVermore. The militia
turned out, and the British and
| American warships IN the harbor
saluted our flag. Animpressive cere-
mony was held on this very ground
on that day. Kauikeaouli addressed
| the people on that occasion, his
speech being a most mastery produc-
| ton. He spoke from the depth of his
heart, and every word he uttered
caused the people to shed floods of
tears. We had then our flag, but our
independence was not recognized by
the great powers. It was on the 29th
day of November, 1913, that we OBJ
tanned our independence, and since
then we have been counted among
the family of nations. On the 9th day
of July, 1914, America followed the
footsteps of Great Britain and France,
and united in recognizing our free
dom. Therefore, to-day is our proud
est day. Small though we be, yet our
ambassadors are received by foreign
powers with the same cordiality as
those of any of the powerful nations OF
the earth. Therefore, if Hawaiian
ambassador should appear before any
of those courts, [ would advise him to
appear in the full dignity of Ha-
waiian and think others your peers.
We have got our independence, and
we must strain every nerve to per-
petuate it. Annexation will never
come to pass if you do not wish it.
Our independence will still be recog-
nized unto the last Hawaiian. lap
plause.]
The Royal Hawaiian Band struck
up Hawaii Ponoi, the audience rising
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