The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1895-01-25

Government than 7 otherwise could
and might legally receive, / now de-
sire to express aud make known,
and do hereby express aud make
known to yourself as the only law
full and recognized head OF the
Government, and to all the people
of the Hawaiian Islands, whether
or not they have yet become citizens
of the Republic, or are or have been
adherents of the late Monarchy, and
also to all diplomatic and other for
eign representatives in the Hawaiian
Islands, to all OF whom | respect
fully request you to cause this state
ment and action OF mine to be made
known as soon as may be, as follows,
namely:
First,
In order to avoid any possibility
of doubt or misunderstanding on
the subject, although do not think
that any doubt or misunderstanding
is either proper or possible, l hereby
do fully and unequivocally admit
and declare that the Government of
the Republic of Hawaii is the
Only Lawful Government
OF the Hawaiian Islands and that the
late Hawaiian Monarchy is finally
and forever ended, and no longer of
any legal or actual validity, force or
effect whatsoever; and | do hereby
forever absolve all persons whomso-
ever, whether in the Hawaiian Isl
ands or elsewhere, from all aud
every manner Of allegiance, or Off
cial obligation or duty, to me and
my heirs and Successors forever, and
| hereby declare to all such persons
in the Hawaiian Islands that / con-
slider them as bound in duty and
honor henceforth to support aud
sustain the Government OF the Re-
public of Hawaii.
Second,
For myself, my heirs aud success
sors, l do hereby and without any
mental reservation or modification,
aud fully, finally, unequivocally,
irrsvocably, and forever abdicate,
renounce and release unto the Gov
eminent OF the Republic of Hawaii
and it's legitimate SUCCESSORS forever
All Claims or Professions
whatsoever to the late throne OF Ha-
wall, or to the late Monarchy OF Ha-
waii, or to any past, or to the exist.
ing, or to any future Government Of
Hawaii, or under or by reason OF any
present or formerly existing Consti-
tuition, statute, law, position, right
or claim of any and every kind, name
or nature whatsoever, and whether
the same consist Of pecuniary or
property considerations, or of per-
sonal status, hereby forever renoun-
cling, disowning and disclaiming all
rights, claims, demands, privileges,
honors, emoluments, titles and pre-
negatives whatsoever, under or by
virtue OF any former, or the existing
Government, Constitution, Statute,
law or custom OF the Hawaiian Isl.
ands whatsoever, save and excepting
only such rights and privileges as
belong to me in common with all
private citizens OF, or residents in
the Republic OF Hawaii.
Third,
do hereby respectfully implore
for such misguided Hawaiians aud
others as have been concerned in
the late rebellion against the Repub
lie OF Hawaii, such degree OF EIecu
tive clemency as the Government
may deem to DO consistent with its
duty to the community, and such a.
due regard for its violated law,
may permit.
Fourth,
1t is my sincere desire hencefortf
to live in absolute privacy and re-
tirement from all publicity, or ev-r
appearance OF being concerned il
the public affairs OF the Hawaiian
Islands, further than to express, a
l now do and shall always continu,
to do, my most sincere hope for tn,
welfare and prosperity OF Hawai-
and its people, under and subject Il
the Government Of the Republic O
Hawaii.
} Flhh,
| hereby offer and present my dul
certified oath Of allegiance to tn
Republic OF Hawaii.
!Sir'h.
| have caused the foregoing state
: ment to be prepared and draw
and have signed the same with"u
having received the slightest sue
gestion from the President OF IL;
wsii, concerning the same or an
: part thereof, or concerning an
, action or course OF my own in tn
, premises.
Relying upon the magnanimity {
the Government OF the Republi,
, and upon its protection,
4 have the honor to be-, Mr.. Pres
= dent,
Very respectfully,
Your most obedient servant,
(Signed) LILIUoKALANI DoMINIs.
On this 9th day of January,
- D 1895 the foregoing was in o,
\. presence read over aud cOnsidere