Evening journal., 1898-08-23
RAISING THE FLAG.
Impressive Ceremonies In the
Hawaiian Capital.
TAKING THE OATH OF ALLEGIANCE.
President Dole and His Ministers Swear
FeaIty to the New Government.
Hawaiian Hymn Sung as the
Old Flag Went Down.

booming of cannon, mingled with the |
cheers OF the multitude and before a |
brilliant pageant of military and civic |
officials, the stars and stripes were
flung to the breeze. announcing to the |
world the creation Of the first American |
outpost in the Pacific.
The union of the Hawaiian Islands
with the United States of America was
consummated at sharp noon today. The |
lowering Of the Hawaiian flag from the
main tower Of the executive building |
and the hosting Of the stars and
stripes were accompanied with a demo-
cratic simplicity marking the most mo-
mentous occasion in the history of the
country.
Deep sympathy was displayed in the
faces of the immense throng at the
termination Of the Hawaiians as a ra-
tion, but when Old Glory was being
hoisted the scene changed to Joy and
gladness, the emblem being greeted
with loud and continuous cheers.
The day was not propitious Light
showers of rain fell during the morning
and up to the moment of the inter-
change of flags, but as the eventful mo-
ment arrived to hoist the American en-
sign the sunshine broke through the
clouds that had in the morning darken-
ed the sky, and as the starry banner
reached the top Of the staff it was
proudly unfurled, a gentle breeze hav-
ing, as for the occasion, sprung up.
All the business houses were closed,
even the numerous Chinese stores and
stands. The city was gorgeously dec
GRATED and the greatest interest taken
in the proceedings by all classes.
The attendance of the representative
natives at the ceremonies was natural
L. A..
the spot by the sounds Of martial mu
SIC
At 10 o'clock in the morning the ma
tional guard of Hawaii marched to the
boat landing and, escorting the naval
forces from the Philadelphia and Mo
hican, marched to the scene.
President Dole appeared on the plat
form and took his place with the mem-
bers of his cabinet and the Rev. G. I.
Pearson to the right of the aisle run
ming through the middle. Next came
Minister Sewall and Admiral Miller,
walking together and followed by the
staff officers of the admiral, Consul
General Haywood, Deputy General
Boyd, Colonel Barber and staff and
Commanders Wadleigh and Book Of the
Philadelphia and Mohican respectively
When all were seated, the Rev. G. l..
Pearson arose and offered a prayer,
while every one stood, the men with heads
uncovered When all had taken their
seats again, Minister Sewall arose and
was followed by President Dole. The
4 two men faced each other at the outer
end Of the platform, and the formal
ceremonies Of the flag raising began
Presenting President Dole with a copy
of Representative Newlands' resolution,
d Minister Sewail said:
y ''Mr. President, / present to you a
certified copy of the joint resolution of
congress ofithe United States, approved
by the president on July Z, entitled,
Joint resolution to provide for annex
ing the Hawaiian Islands to the United
States This joint resolution accepts,
ratifies Gnd confirms on the part of the
United States the cession formally con-
sented to and approved by the Republic
of Hawaii"
President Dole said, "A treaty of po-
litical union having been made and the
cession formally consented to by the
Republic of Hawaii and having been ac-
cepted by the United States of America
I now, in the interest of the Hawaiian
body polite and with full confidence IN
2 the honor, justice and friendship Of tn,
American people. yield up to you as rep.
resentative Of the government Of the
United States the sovereignty and pub.
lie property Of the Hawaiian Islands"
In reply Minister Sewall said: Mr.
President, in the name Of the United
States, 1 accept the transfer of the SOW
ereignty and property of the Hawaiian
government. The admiral commandns
the United States naval forces in thes,
waters will proceed with the duty in
trusted to him"
At the conclusion of these shor
n. nj, II
hand Immediately there was sigma
from the top Of the main tower, and tn
guns of the Philadelphia were sool
booming the salute of 20 guns in com
pany with the guns of the natona
guard. Another signal and the Hawaii
an band struck up Hawaii Ponoi" 70
the last time.
There was an interval Of a minute C
So and as the hands of the governmen
building clock pointed to 12 o'clock Cor
poral II. A. Kilbey lowered the Hawaii
S an flag for the last time.
The scene was a most solemn one
and on the main platform, as we'll a
throughout the remaining seats 70
IS spectators many a moist eye was no
ticed.
Admiral Miller arose and indicated b.
a. wave of the hand that everything
was ready for the raising Of the Ameri
< can flag Taps" was sounded by bu
s glers from the Philadelphia, and as tn
rs clock struck 12 G. N. Platt, seaman o.
the Philadelphia, hoisted the America
flag amid the playing Of THE sta
| spangled Banner" by the Philadelphia
| band.
There was just enough breeze stirrin
h to unfurl the flag, and as 1t waved o
it's way to the top p mighty cheer aros
from the congregaIon of people.
|E Oath Of allegiance to the United State
'* was then administered by Chief Justic
Judd to President Dole, as president {
Hawaii, now territory Of the Unite
States" and to Ministers Cooper, Smitl
Damon and King, and the ceremonit
OF the day were over.
At the conclusion of the ceremonies {
M the capitol, the Hawaiian nations
guard was escorted by the naval batta
ion to the parade ground in front of II
drill shed. There the forces were form
81 ed in hollow square and the oath wa
administered.
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