The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-01-06

was recognized by the man who had |
directed the movement against it.
Trouble Ended.
After the Hawaiian question had I
been submitted to Congress came a
lull in affairs locally. The American |
Minister offered warm grasp to the
people of Honolulu. and it was gladly
accepted. He affiliated with three of
the leading church congregations and
soon rose to an exalted social and po-
ltical distinction. A year later saw
him to Hawaii what Mr.. Bayard has
been to Great Britain. He became the
real head of the diplomatic corps; he
was watchful of his country's inter
ests, and broad-minded and fair in all
his dealings with this Government.
AS Resident.
Socially, no representative of a for
eign Government in Honolulu has been
more popular. Unostentatious, kind
ly, warm -hearted--he was a popular
figure in the social hall and every
home i'm the land bore a cordial vel
come for him. Afetr leaving the la-
waiian Hotel in 1894 and taking up his
residence on King street, Mr.. Willis,
with his wife, inaugurated system Of
monthly receptions to friends. Those
affairs were attended by many people
and proved the most pleasant social
functions.
Trip Abroad.
In April last the Minister and family
left Hawaii for visit to their old
home at Louisville. While in San
Francisco, on the return trip, the
Minister contracted severe cold,
which settled upon his lungs. This
was the immediate cause of his death.
At noon of October 81, while leaving
the ST. Andrews Cathedral his horse
ran away and threw Mr.. Willis to the
ground. He was taken to DR.. Wood s
Office and soon recovered sufficiently
to return to his home at Waikiki. Vice
Consul Boyd assisted him to his room.
He never left it again.
Approach of Death.
Fever increased, ard the cold taken
in San Francisco soon developed into
pneumonia. This settled so firmly up
on the lungs that it could not be
checked All human effort was ex-
pended without avail. Three physi-
clans labored necessarily and held fre.
quent conferences upon the case. \
few days before Christmas the case
was pronounced hopeless.
Flags at Half Mast.
Soon after the death of the Minister
at $3.50 this morning all the Consular
Government and shipping flags were
lowered to half mast. Expressions OF
regret were general. and the wife and
son have the sympathy of the whole
community.
The Funeral.
The funeral of the American Min.
lister will take place on Friday after
noon.
As yet but very few arrangement,
have been made for the service
United States Consul General Mills
who has the arrangements in charge
stated this afternoon that the houl
would BE- at or 3 o'clock on FRIDAY
afternoon and that the services woult
be held in the Central Union churcl
on account of its size. Rev. Dougla.
and Rev. James NJ. Monroe. pastor o
the Christian church. will otliciate:
The remains will be embalmed anC
will be placed in vault at Nuuanl
cemetery as temporary resting place
The remains will be shipped to Louis
vile, KY, for final interment.
Religion.
During his life Mr.. Willis was
member of the Christian church. 70
many years he was an active worke
at Louisville. When he came to Ia
waii, he brought his letter to tn,
Christian church of Honolulu.
Mr.. Willis also attended with tn,
greatest regularity the 6:3O o'clocl
mass Of the Second Congregation o
st. Andrews Cathedral. lie was al
ardent admirer of Rev. Alex Mackin
tosh. Special Prayers.
When it became generally known (,
the public that the American Ministe
was so low special prayers were of
fered for him in the different churche
of the city.
Ready to Die.
During the entire period of his i'll
i ness Mr.. Willis was always cheerful
He said that he was ready TO go. II
was not afraid to meet his God. II
has prayed numerous times with hi
;, pastor during the latter days of hi
IL.