The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1896-03-04

there is little visible drunkenness. l
don't RENE mber having seen any man
under the il f 'ence of liqnor, except a
few sailors. The enemies OF the present
government contemporary call it the
missionary government, because most
OF the officials and heads OF departments
are the SONS of missionaries.
During the latter part Of Christmas
week a rumor got abroad that President
Dole was going to begin the new year by
granting free and full pardon to all the
remaining political prisoners. He had
pardoneG seven on Thanksgiving Day,
but eight of those who had been the most
dangerous rebels in the outbreak Of jan
uary, 1895, still remained on "The Reefs, y"
as the prison here is called.
The rumor proved to bs well founded
President Dole, who Is one OF the kindest
men ever met, had determined to set free
the remaining prisoners, who were Chas.
T. Guick, w. T. Seward, John F. Bow
Ter, Robert W. Wilcox, John H. Wise, 10.
seph Clarke, ]. w. Bipikane, and John
Lilikoi. AT nine thirty on New Years
Day, the eight prisoners were called from
their cells into the prison yard, and there
heard their pardons read with great in
terest. The government was represented
by Minister Daman, Attorney General
w. o. Smith, and Judge ]. A. Magoon
for the Board of Prison Inspectors. The
attorney general read the pardons, and
made few remarks In kind tones, which
were answered by Major Seward with
sentiments OF regard for the clemency
extended by the government, the
others showing their appreciation by
grasping the hands OF the officials. A
large crowd of interested natives were
gathered at the outside gates, and when
the Hawaiian prisoners emerged from
their confinement of eleven months, they
were greeted with loud cheers.
'The Republic is stronger to-day than
ever, was the universal opinion. That
act OF clemency on the part of Dole will
heal over the old sores, and we will soon
be united people," said one Of the
spectators.
This statement was borne out by the
number of royalists present at President
Dole's New Year reception, the hearty
congratulations and wishes OF a happy
New Year, and many of them both to
the head Of the Republic and the Republic
itself.
President Dole's New Year reception,
just referred to, was held in the Council
Chamber OF the Executive building, and
was one of the most important and
magnificent events in Honolulu society
the writer has had the pleasure OF wit
Messing. President and Mrs. Dole show.
ed that courtesy, dignity, and at the
same time democracy due from the heads
of republic and leaders in society. Mr..
and Mrs. Dole are in the prime Of life,
gifted with strong common sense, and
what he possesses 10 executive ability
she has as leader CT society. Mrs. Dole
is graceful and beautiful lady, noted
for kindness of heart, and is as much ad
mited as her excellent husband. Like
him she is one Of the few people in this
world whose head cannot be turned by
high political or social positions and
honors.
Surrounding the President were the
staff consisting of Colonel j. II. Soper,
Major George G. Potter, Major 9. P.
Iankea, Captain j. w. Pratt, Captain M.
A. Kinney, and number of ladies rep
resenting the beauty and fashion of the
city, making altogether brilliant com
pany. Among the distinguished visitors
we're the foreign ministers aud consuls
in this city. During the afternoon Mrs.
Dole, Mrs. Paul Newman, Mrs. Lawrey,
and several other ladies' received the
young men of Honolulu 10 Y. NJ. c. A.
hall. Refreshments were served from
twelve to two, and from three 10 five
hundred persons were present, including
the principal business men of the city.
In the evening concert was given 10
the same building, which was attended
by large and appreciative audience, and
was in every way success. The Y. M.
q. A. Orchestra OF twenty members rem
dered some excellent music.
On the whole, holidays in Honolulu,
after all, do not so materially differ from
holidays in the United States. In intel
ligence, morality, and sobriety Honolulu
will favorably compare with any city OF
its size in America.
JOHN r. MUsIoK.