The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-02-16

palace gorgeous rainbow appeared di-
rectly over the building. and the meteorolog-
ical spparltion was regarded as pleasing
symbol Of the peaceful ending of some
what troubled career.
LYING IN STATE.
The coffin was placed on a bier in the
middle OF the throne-room. Upon it were
laid the late Kings crown of state. also his
sword and scepter. Over the bier was
spread Il large feather cloak, which formerly
belonged to Nahisusena, an old chiefess of
renown and sister of Ksmehameha l.
Another feather cloak was thrown over the
easket, excepting the glass front, which
was uncovered SO that the features might
be seen. Kahilis were placed around the
room.
People of all classes without distinction
were admitted into the room, and it was a
pitiable sight to see the natives, men,
women aud children, wailng, as is the
usual custom OF Hawaiians at the death of a
sovereign or chief.
Two native men were noticed to have dis
figured their heads by shaving parts of the
hair. 1t is an old custom among the
HawailanS TO perform such acts of diSfsura-
tion for any one who is beloved, whether
chief or commoner. Such an act is called
by the Hawaiians 'maewaewa," or "mane-
wanewa." 1t consists not only in the shaving
OF the head by men and the clipping the hair
snort by the women, but also by breaking a
front tooth.
THE FUNERAL.
James w. Robertson, Vice Chamberlain,
issued an official notice that the funeral of
his late Majesty would take place from
lolani Palace on Sunday. February 18th. at
IL o'clock in the morning.
Special services were held in all the
churches commemorative of the Kings
death, and nearly all public and private
organizations and secret societies met and
adopted resolutions of CONFIDENCE. The
chamberlain gave notice that the court
would go into mourning for two months.
PRoCLAIAIING THE QUEEN.
Shortly after the news was received of
the Kings death meeting of the Cabinet
was held and Her Royal Highness the
Princess Llliuokalani was proclaimed
Queen under the style and title of Lilluuka-
lani.
MUTTERINGs OF REVOLUTION.
Before the arrival Of the Charleston, with
the Kings remains at Honolulu, conflicting
rumors were III circulation as to the politi-
cal result of kalakaua's visit to the United
states, and the effect of the grand reception
arranged for the King upon his return from
San Francisco.
Notwithstanding the fact that the natives
were apparently joyful over the expected ar
rival OF their monarch from his visit to the
United States, and that huge tIiumphal
arches had been built, apprehensions were
felt for his safety. Secret meetings had
been held by those opposed TO his rule, and
revolution had again been broached. There
were rumorS, too, apparently from reliable
sources, That the King was in danger of as
Sassinatlon immediately upon his arrival
But when the cruiser Charleston was telc-
graphed from the signal station on the
point, with her yards cooked and the ship
draped IN mourning, the mutterings of an
other revolution were Immediately quieted.
1he death OF the King, coming as great
surprise, turned the wrath, for The tims be-
ln2, al least, o. The most Jealous OPPONENT
to bis rule and government. His enemies
we're turned into friends.
SYMPATHY AROUSED.
Runners were 50 in circulation that the
hinsdom would fall into the hands of the
lhsGrrecuonlSts, but this, tco, was quickly
dIsTelled when tie preponderance OF syu-
pdthy was shown for the Queen after the
Charleston 5 arrival Ine impression CON-
monly prevailed that the former rcvolutign-
lists would attempt to make a republic of
the Islands. This impression, ever since the
ARRIVAL OF the Kings remains, has gained
considerable cTedence.
Colonel George w. Macfarlane, the late
King chamberlain, will resign his position
immediately after the funeral. TAs al
though not publicly known, is authoritative.
1t Is said that the Kings sister was under
the impression that Macfarlane would not
resign. 1t Is more difficult 10 serve Il queen
than king. and Chamberlain Macfarlane
realizes that since the death of his rovnl
Il
Interests require bis personal attention
Much surprise and not a little speculation
IS expressed on all sides at Colonel Macfar-
lane action, as 1t is well known alike to
friends and others that the Queen is de-
cldedIy in favor of her brothers Choice
Colonel Macfarlane's influence was very
great with the King, and 1t is now pretty
generally known that he was the acting
power behind the throne. His health is
still poor, but he is improving.
\ POINTED QUESTION.
His EXcellency John A. Cummins, Min
Isier OF Foreign Affairs, in an Interview
was asked the pointed question whether or
not the members Of the Cabinet would re-
sign, aud whether it was compulsory upon
their part to do so. He said: II do not
think the new Queen Will ask the Ministers
OF the Cabinet TO resign their positions.
During the kings life, and especially Int
terry, she has been in lerfect accord with
the Administration. However, should she
request the resignation of the Cabinet her
demands " Iii most certainly be refused, for
We were appointed by the King and Gn act
OF the Legislature, and the matter is there
lore entirely out OF her hands. Ii she
should insist upon our resignation we will
certainly test the conStituJonality of the
matter. Nothing but special act of the
Legislature will unseat US"
Ine different members uf the diplomatic
CORPS and tie consular officers evinced
great relceEce in discussing the future
pNIit4ASl otdtuS VI luc lstdnuS. MIN !Stef
Stevens declined to make any expression
upon tie subject He lntimated, however,
that If the resignation of tie Cabinet was
asked for trouble would possibly ensue
In speaking OF the anticipated action of
the Cabinet after the Kings funeral the
Hon. A. Z. Peterson. AttoFney-General of
Hawaii, SAID to the writer: "When the
Queen requests the resignation OF the CabI-
net 1t VIII become question of policy
whether to resign or to stand by the consti-
tuition.
THE HAWAIIAN CONSTITUTION.
Article XII Of The new Constitution
says the Cabinet shah consist of the MIN
Ister oI Foreign Affairs, the Minister of the
Interior, the Minister of Finance and the
AttOrneyGeneIal, and they shall be his
Majesty's special advisers in the executive
affairs OF the Kingdom, and they shall be
eX-tfnclo members OF his Majesty's Privy
Council OF State. They stall Ue appointed
and commissioned by the King and shall be
removed by Kim only upon ii vote of want
OF confidence passed by majority OF all the
elective mem bers Of the Legislature, or upon
CONVICTION OF felony, and shall be subject to
Impeachment No act of the King shall
have any effect unless it be countersgned
by member of the Cabinet who. by his
Signature, makes himself responsible"
he Hon. Z. Z. Ashford, ex-Cabinet Min
lister, sad that III his judgment the resigna-
tiOn OF the Ministry was absolutely COM
pulsory. The present Ministry" he said.
has no status except in defecto The
Queen has right to her own Cabinet, and
the old Cabinet dies with the King"
THE SITUATION.
These words cunning from a subject OF
Queen Victoria, who as an Euglshman once
held cabinet position in Hawaii, are very
significant. 1t means one OF two things. III
the new Queen retains the late Kings Cabi-
net She openly shows that she is in accord
with Kalakaua's policy and will remain
friendly to the United States. II she insists
upon the resignation of the Cabinet Minis
tels it means a rebuff to America and
movement favoring British coutrol of the
Hawaiian Islands. There is no use disguis-
ing the fact that Ashford and other prom
inent Englishmeu here expect to be ap-
pointed members OF the Cabinet by the new
Queen.
KALAKAUA's WILL.