The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-11-05
HONOR TO THE MIKAD0.
THE PROGRAM AT THE OLD AR
MoRY SATURDAY NIGHT.
The Crowd-Patriotic Addresses-Imper-
ial Decree How the Day
Passed.

At o'clock Saturday evening the old
Armory on Beretania street,was crowded
to its utmost capacity by people of all
nations who had ASSEMBLE to honor the
natal day of the Emperor of Japan.
Admittance to the building was by card,
and policemen were stationed at the
door to see that those who entered were
possessed of an invitation. A large
crowd stood on the outside during the
entertainment.
The pavilion was gaily decorated with
lanterns and flags, japanese, Hawaiian
and American colors in the order mem
toned predominating. Fire works were
sent off from the square on Palace Walk.
At Z 80 O'Clock Rev. Jiro Okabo took
the stand and in few well chosen re-
marks opened the meeting. His patri-
otto utterances were loudly applauded
by the assembled multitude OF japanese.
The following program was then
rendered:
"Kimigayo" and Overture. .......
...................H Hawaiian Band
Opening Address. .....,. Few. j. Okabe
"Terclo-setsu" ................C Chorus
Reading OF Imperial Decree. .....
....:...::............. Mr.. S, Fujii
''Takachiho" and "Mesashige".
Observation-Disclosures. Hawaiian Band
Statutory. ..............M Mr.. X, Imanishi
Observation-Disclosures Beach,. Sousa
Hawaiian Band
Address. ..................Mr Mr.. Il. Kato
"Sakura" and CLINE natsu", ......
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. Hawaiian Band
Address. ....:...... d.. S. Asano
! Selection from "Mikado" Sullivan
Hawaiian Band
Address ............D DIR. S. Kobayaehi
'Imayo". ............. Hawaiian Band
Address. ............M Mr.. b. Shimizu
March-"Republic of Hawaii. Berger
Hawaiian Eand
Address. ..............M Mr.. G. Martha
'Kimigayo" ..........Ha Hawaiian Band
"Hawaii Ponoi."
Consul Full read the Imperial De-
cree, being the same issued by the pres
ent Mikado on his accession to the
throne. The diplomat began with
remarks upon the prosperity and adj
vancement Of Japan during the past
twenty or more years. He also touched
upon the unpleasantness with China and
referred in a patriotic manner to what
Japan was doing and would do in the
struggle. The Consul's remarks met
with great applause, some OF the Japan
ese springing to their feet and throwing
their arms wildly into the air. The fol-
lowing is literal translation OF the
decree read:
1. Assemblies are established, as
political institutions, in which all State
affairs are to be decided by public
opinion.
2. All classes of people in the Empire,
without regard to rank or condition,
must be animated by one Spirit in carry.
ing out the political development of the
country.
3. All officers, either in the civil OF
military service, and the common PEG
pie, shall pursue a good purpose, ano
must not be discouraged.
4. All ancient and unworthy customs
and practices are abolished, and all peo
pie ARCTIC conform their lives to the
great cause of the Universe.
5. knowledge must be sought by all
and the foundations of the Empire be
held in reverence. In the hope anG
promise of making reformation of the
nation, which is needed, the Emperor
as the leader of the people solemnly
swear before the Deity of the Universe
that we will establish policy which il
for the good of the country, and vii
provide institutions which will main
tain the rights of the people, and til,
people shall also actively assist anC
labor in union with this purpose.
J The address OF welcome was delivered
, by Mr.. X. Imanishi. 1t was short, bu
| assuring to the large number OF peopl
present. Mr.. +. Kato, OF "Itohan,
came next and delivered rousin,
9 patriotic address. He was followed b,
D Drs. Asano and Kobayashi, both o
= whom were greeted with and sat dow
amid great applause. Mr. B. Shimizu
9 editor OF the ShimpO, came next and h
was followed by Mr.. &, Martha, secretar
. OF the japanese Legation.
\ 1t is estimated that 5000 people al
tended. The Government band fun
nished music for the occasion, playing
for the most part, japanese airs.
{ neat refreshment stand had been erecte
. in the corner Of the pavilion, wher
!, drinks and fruits were served TIL
crowd was for the most part Japanes,
The others consisted of white peopl'
u Portuguese and natives, and one or tw
/ Cinnamon strolled in.