The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1895-12-02

ing At daylight word was sent 10
the steamer by shouting to a boat
from her that she was TO proceed 20
kaunakakai--4o miles away. She
made II IN four hours along a wild
coast, broken a few times by graz.
ing lands.
Few had coniurcd that this trip
TO Molokai would include the rarity
of an ascent of the famous pail at
iordiug the only entrance 70 or
escape from the settlement by land
II was an expedition fraught with
danger, but seasoned with scenery
of unsurpassed grandeur and inn
pressivcness. From kalaupapa to
TO the top Is 1900 feet of well high
perpendicular climbing. That all
were able to accomplish the journey
is little short of a marvel The
path turns and winds, is narrow
and narrower, rough and rougher,
crossed by vines, Uttered with
stones impcded by fallen limbs
and trees, always slippery, al
ways uncertain footing. always up
and mp, and up. ClH above, cliffs
down. the heavy, hungry sea at the
bottom A stumble. false step.
spraini am accidental shove. a little
iuatiention with eyes. hands or
icet would have made a tragedy
The air becomes more bracing, gets
myigorating. till exertion is scarce
ly felt 10 IS an untamcd pail.
Iwo mail carriers have given up
their lives there. Several have lost
horses. In 1908 an earthquake
changed the trail. Nearly every
rain alters IT, But it is not unat-
tracuve. The zestis 1t the view. the
half fear, the flowers, the guavas. the /
fearless natives tearing ahead TO
see that the way is clear for the
visitor. Those much travelled de
clarcd that neither Yosemite nor
yet the Alps could approach the
broken and sheer Molokai Pail
From the top one looks back in
grateful relief and is glad and
thankful ;he task is done.
From the peak Of the pail to the
home of Supt Myers is 1900 feet
Of an easy up grade. This place is
called Kalae Kate and the owner
is kindly and hospitable. He spread
a lavish lunch for the party aud
sent in all directions for ponies.
After the meal and a rest
all set out for Kaunakai-
9 miles. This was a ride not
unpleasant and at its end they
found the eight new seamen ashore
to welcome them. Congratula-
tons and condolences were ex-
changed over the milk Of young
cocoanuts from a handy grove. A
local whaleboat and the ships boat
CARED all out through muddy
shallow to the Ke Au Hou.
The party was united on board
at 3 p. IN. Sunday and in a few
minutes the steamer was pointed
for Honolulu. Rounding the light
house point at the west end of
Molokai the l. l. S. n. SIS. Mika-
hala relief expedition was sighted
aud her mission OWNED at once.
The party had been expected
back in the harbor not later
than 9 p. III. Saturday and
friends and the public becoming
nervous, the Mikahala had been
dispatched by Captain Godfrey.
The Ke Au Hou locked at pm.
having made the run from Kauna-
kakai in five hours, very good |
time. All were given a hearty
welcome by great crowd ashore,
including President Dole.
The following is a list Of the
party: J. T. Warehouse, President
Board Of HEALTH DR.. Day, David |
Keliipio, members of the Health |
Board; Minister H. +. Cooper; Sen
ator Henry Warehouse; Bishop
Ropert, Father Valentine, and five |
brothers; c. B. Reynolds; J. d.
McVeigh; Prof. Richards; Drs.
Pratt, Ryder, Russell, Capron;
Chas. Wilcox; Luther Wilcox; Rev. |
Waiamau; A. w. Carter; Prof. J. |
R. Musick; George Manson; w. r.
Harrington; Miss Kate Field; Mrs. |
Clark; Miss Bessie Reynolds; Miss
jenkins and STAR representative.