The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-01-18


Judiciary building where lines Of light
made pleasing whole. An enormous
amount Of labor was expended on the
Executive building and grounds. The
illumination began at the pinnacle OF
the flag staff and the brilliancy increased
and broadened to the limits OF the great
square rich in tropical trees and shrubs
and flowers. Above 1000 waxen candles
were used here and nearly ms many in
candescent electric lights were placed
through the efforts OF Mr.. Cassidy and
his well organized corps OF wiremen.
There was line OF incandescents en-
closed with Japanese and Chinese lam
terms extending from the corner Of
Richards and King, square up King.
a couple OF miles of light found place In
front OF and above the Executive build
ing. Several sketches were made of the
| illuminations. A trip around the city
| developed many private residences APP
propriately decorated.
The fireworks, which were used Law
t1shly, consisted of rockets, Roman can
dies and crackers and bombs. These
were set off on the grounds of the ex-
ecutive and judiciary building and the
displays were greatly admired. The
decoration at the government buildings
were the Offering of the soldiers them
selves and were highly creditable in
every way.
EVENING PARADE.
The evening demonstration abandon
ed by the general arrangement COM
mittee was taken up by the enthusiastic
Portuguese contingent and most sue
cessfully carried out. These patriotic
citizens came down from the slopes of
/ Punchbowl about 800 strong just in
| time for the speechmaking. Their own
band led the procession and played un-
usually well. The marchers bore torches
and transparencies. The sentiment first
shown was: "Progresso, Uniao, Lib
eradado." Other inscriptions were :
Lily make room for your Anti" Lib
erty or Death" America is our Goal. -
mo Monarchy in Ours" Liberty and
Union" Up. G., and Portuguee, "
We're the 400" At the end of the col
umn was fire works wagon which left
a trail of explosions and colored lights.
MASS MEETING.
The attendance at the mass meeting
was variously estimated at from 1000 to
10000. 1t included throngs of natives
and the seats reserved for ladies were all
occupied Enthusiasm was unbounded
tiit SptthtIe btlIR
ed by cheering and remarks of approval.
The proceedings were enlivened by the
discharge of fireworks at intervals and
music from the bands. A spontaneous
outburst was the given of three cheers
for President Dole.
Hon. j. B. Atherton was chairman.
In "A brief address he spoke of the
meeting of Nos. 2S to protest against the
action of Mr.. Cleveland. The opinions
they expressed are fixed. The year
Just ended has been one of trial. The
Provisional Government, administered
and sustained by the most trustworthy
men in Hawaii has stood firm and it is
now, with strength, means and backing,
on solid footing. 1t will live and
prosper until admitted into the great
American Union.
Collector General j. b. Castle said:
There was but little to be added to what
had already been uttered What was
to be said should be heard in no I'M
certain tones. 1t should be such ex-
preston as would reverberate through
the ages of the Hawaiian future and live
as legacy 10 our children. A year ago
there was struck blow which drove
the last nail into the coffin of mon
archy. Those associated in the Govern
They believed their hopes would W
ness fruition before the year 1897. Gan
roads lead to Rome" was an ancient and
significant aging. Our watchword il
AL roads lead to Washington" We be-
lieve Hawaii will come into the Union
We have here Government that is
sound and strong and in which the
people have confidence. He was certain
it was satisfactory, and it, or its i'm
mediate successors, were good enough
for those who desired annexation
There have been objections to the cele-
bration OF this day. Comments tinged
with disapproval have emanated in some
instances from our own ranks. The day
was most memorable one, and the
speaker would be in favor of making ii
a holiday Tor all time. Those who
thought otherwise were either imbued
with lack OF confidence or even COW.
ardice. 1t was day worthy OF celebra.
ton for many reasons. For one thing
it commemorated the unsuccessful seizure
OF the Islands nearly one hundred years
ago by the English, who we're forced tc
restore them by the action OF Napoleon
The 18th was the birthday anniversary
OF Kamehameha ILL.,, the king who de.
sired the annexation OF the Islands tc
Ine Onlleu States.
Said Judge Hartwell: Wherever il
found a community enjoying possession Of
higher sentiments, there is civil liberty
The day OF kings is past, but the rule Of
law is never ending" Judge Hartwell
waiian Government. Until the advent
of Kalakaua there had been no
actual constitutional Government. For
the first time, then, a monarch,
sworn to enforce and observe
n constitution for the first time alb
solute Kingly authority was abolished.
In Liliuokalani the country found a
sovereik IN who disregarded and ig-
nored the constitution. What did the
English do when their King John
rebelled? They forced him at Runny-
mede to obligate himself by signing the
Magma Charta. On the 18th of Janu,
airy, 1893, the monarch of this country
abrogated constitutional government
by violating and d.fying the constitu-
ton. From that instant Hawaiian
constitutional government ceased to
exist. The proceeding that followed
was conservative and legitimate one.
Citizens took upon themselves the
functions of government, The ulti-
nate end sought Is annexation to the
United States. Inc government Is
protecting citizens and property and
quietly aud fairly conducting the af.
fairs of state. We have stable Gov
eminent. That is the only Government
and it will continue to be the recog-
nized, honored and efficient power on
the Islands.
President of Punahou College, Prof.
F. A. Hosmer, said that Prince Bis.
marck, at "a banquet, offered toast t.
the fatherland, Great Britain and the
Republic of the West. The FIR, nch and
Portuguese Governments further afford
fine examples of Republican forms OF
government. Out here on an island IN
the mid Pacific. people with thu
incentive of patriotism, have
been brave enough to resist
dissolution. Professor Alexander's
history is authority for the notorious
foot that Hawaii hoe NOT Co, tuapt,