The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1893-04-07
THE ALAMEDA ARRIVES.
SHE BRINGS PAUL NEUMANN
AND PRINCE" DAVID.
Vim. R. Castle Also Comes Back - An
Interesting Scene at the
Oceanic Wharf.

oceanic Wharf.
The Alameda was telephoned this
morning between 7 and 8 o'clock, but
did not reach the wharf until near 10
o'clock. Long before she arrived there
was big crowd gathered at the Gee
anic dock, among it the usual people
having business there, besides large
number of natives, sight-seers and bus
mess men drawn to learn the first news,
if any came, regarding annexation and
the mission of Colonel Blount.
At last the sharp PROV of the Alamo
da shot into view across the end of the
wharf and the crowd gathered along the
edge to descry if possible the features
of friends as they neared the landing
"There is old Paul." cried dozen
voices, as the Alameda drew on. And
sure enough, there stood Paul Neu-
mann against the rail, alternately lifting
his hat and waving his hands as his
friends hailed him from below. "Hellol
Paul, cried someone, "did you get the
Doodle or did you annex the United
States to Hawail?'
Paul smiled, and carefully kept his
eye off the groups of reporters who
were awaiting the raising of the gang
way. Among the passengers were re-
cognized the well known features of
Hon. E. G. Macfarlane and "Prince"
David and as soon as few Of the priv,
LEGGED were allowed aboard, before
the passengers landed, it was learned
that there was no startling news
brought except sugar had taken a jump
of half cent and there would probab-
ly be an extra session of Congress held
in September next.
1t was some time before the gang
way was opened to passengers and, in
the mean time, dense crowd had
gathered at the spot.
Suddenly there was a commotion
and little fellow in a big plug hat
struggled to the front and was half up
the gangway before he was recognized
as ]. w. Robertson. He had arrived
in the Queens" coach which had just
driven on the wharf, and his advent
was followed by the plug hat brigade
in white cotton gloves, looking like a
corps of undertaker's assistants.
1t was the arrival of the Hui Kalai-
alma, who drew up in two lines at the
foot of the landing and patiently awaited
the coming of jolly Paul and drowsy
"Prince" David.
Mr.. Neuman appeared at the head of
the gang-way first and was greeted with
subduedapplause. Paul gracefully lifted
his hat, as he caught on 10 the delegation
at the foot of the gang. way and with
much gravity ofeXpression said, aloha"
in his most engaging Supreme Court
voice, ere he placed his foot again on
Hawaiian soil. The plug hat brigade
bowed low and all within reach pushed
their hands forward to welcome the
commissioner of the lost cause. 1t
was a grim sight. 1t had the appear
ance of funeral, until Commissioner
Neumann reached the end of the line,
were he was heartily welcomed by
members of his family, Chief Justice
Judd, and many other citizens.
"Prince" David soon appeared. He
walked deliberately down the gangway
accompanied by Mr.. ]. w. Robertson.
The "Prince" was dressed in a dark
sack coat with colored trousers, and
looked as neat and natural as usual.
He was not allowed to delay long in
his welcome to the plug hat bearers of
the Hui Kalaiaina, but was whisked
away to the eX royal carriage which
stood afar, surrounded by servants in
livery and politicians in waiting
There was room for four. They got
in; the Honorable Paul, the ex Queens
Chamberlain, "Prince" David and
Cupid" The members of the Hui
Kalaiaina, who had not yet got into
the wagonette in waiting, bowed and
scraped. The procession started. 1t
consisted of the ex-royal carriage, a
wagonette and half dozen hacks car
rylng the remnants of the faithful.
The large crowd on the wharf was
already in motion, and the procession
ambled away between the long line of
hacks and people forming lane
throughout Fort street. Had it not
been for the sprinkling carts the royal
cause would, at least, have raised a
dust in the world.
Commissioner VIM. r. Castle was
among the arrivals, to whom a cordial
public welcome was given.