The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1894-07-03
The Royalist Mass Meeting Held on
Union Square.
NUMBERS, BUT NOT ENTHUSIASM.
About Two thousand People Listen to
Bush and Nawahi-A Resolution
Adopted, Protesting Against the Pro-
mitigation OF the New Constitution

The royaiist mass meeting, held
yesterday afternoon on Union Square,
was 4 success in point of numbers, but
was not much when il came to en-
thusiasm. At only one time during
the meeting was there any loud cheer
ing, and then it was not spontaneous,
but was given because it was asked
for by Chairman Nawahi.
Over 1000 were present. By actual
count, made by men stationed at all
the entries to the Square, 1924 native
men and PSI Chinese were there. The
white men and the women and chill
dren were not counted, but they pro
baby brought the total up to the
figure mentioned. A number of these
were supporters of the Government
who were attracted to the scene by
curiosity. 1t was a perfectly orderly
crowd. The speeches were mild in
tone, and advised no extreme meas
ures whatever.
Among the prominent royalists
present were Judge Widemann, John
Cummins, w. III. Cornwell, J. o.
Carter, r. w. Wilcox, John e. Bush,
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Norrie, and Frank Godfrey. Among
the supporters Of the Government
We're noticed Judge Cooper, w. w.
Hall, J. w. Girvin, +. }. Lowrey, Del
egate Feruandes, Captain Kibiing
aud many others. Admiral Walker
was also u spectator Of the scene, al.
though he LETT before the speechmak-
ing was over.
During the afternoon, one of the
70 m "a
ing the stand in front of the residence
of MIR. Nacayama. The stand was
decorated with flags and presented
quite a pretty sight. The owner of
the premises had not been consulted,
however, as to his property being
made use of, and objected. COnse-
quently the flags were taken down,
only the one against the fence re
manning, and table was placed Oh
the sidewalk for the speakers to
stand on.
J. Nawahi opened the meeting.
He said:
81 wish to express my thanks to all
the Hawaiians and others who have
collected here, as you have come to
show the whole world how much you
love your country. The Kamehame-
has have given us this country, but
the haOles have pushed us out. Do
the Hawsiiaus want this? ICries of
"No, nop'1 Some resolutions will be
read to you, and they will show the
world your feelings on the subject.
Before saying more L will call on two
gentlemen to- read you these resolu-
tions. MIR. J. X. Kaulia, the Secre-
tary of the Hui Aloha Alma, will read
you the resolutions In Hawaiian"
Voice in the crowd, in Hawaiian
1--WE don't want any baldheaded men
to address us."1
Mr.. Kaulia was introduced and
read the resolution in Hawaiian.
Nawahi then introduced Mr. J. O.
Carter.
Mr. Carter said he had been request
ed 10y the Hui Aloha Alma to read
the resolution in English. 1t was as
follows:
Be it resolved, That the Hui Aloha
Alma and other patriotic leagues, to-
gether with the loyal subjects of the
Hawaiian Kingdom, i'm mass meeting
assembled, representing by far the
greater majority of the legitimate
voters OF this country, de hereby most
solemniy protest against the promul-
~qtion OF new Constitution, formed
without the consent and partici-
patton of the people, and we also
protest against changing the form
of government from the one un
der which we have lived peace
fully and prosperously for mary years.
And that We maintain that the will
OF the majority of the legitimate vot-
ers Of Hawaii should be the supreme
power of the land, as such power is so
recognized and accepted in all civil
lied countries, and by all the eulight-
eDed governments of the world.
John a. Bush was then introduced.
He said:
{" Friends, and fellow citizens We
+. are convened here this afternoon I'M
Ger the broad canopy of heaven to
enunciate impor ant principles, not
to ventilate any personal grievances.
We want to protest against the pro-
mitigation OF new Constitution,
which we deem subversive of our
rights as free citizens of this country.
In the Interests of every individual,
present Or absent, whom we represent,
we are here tn set forth the rights OF
every man and woman in Hawaii nei.
We are not ignorant of the right of
those who have assumed the govern
ment of this country to govern legiti-
mately. We recognize this fully. We
believe that civil government is or
dained for the good of every man,
woman and child; let the Christians
near hat. Ii government is estab
iIsheh for tn. good of the people, il
should be supported. We are not in
FAVOR Oh anarchy. We believe that
government SHOULD be established by
the people AMI for the cool OF the
people There Is more repuo llca ism
In that speech than has been shown
during the last eighteen months. We
are gathered here To make protest
against the further entertainments of
. country who is supposed to- be
friendly to Us, aud to protest against
TINS proposed prbmulgation. (Voic
III the crowd Take drink anu Gear
your Inroat.) Today We fini our
selves being mad. u party, by tacit
consent, To hagrant breach of
frIendship TO q COUNTRY To- whiclI