The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-09-02

sul for Sweden and Norway. consuis
for Chilli, Germany, Belgium. Neither
lands. Denmark, acting British consul.
Chinese consular agent aud assistant
consular agent.
Hawaiian Flag Lowered.
The Hawaiian band played Hawaii
Ponoi. the Hawaiian national anthem
Col Fisher gave an order 10 the ma
tional guard battery station on the
executive grounds, in command
OF Lieut. Ludwig, 10 fire ma
tional salute OF 81 guns. which
was repeated 10y the guns OF the Phila-
delphia. AS the echo OF the last gun
reverberated in the hills a bugle sound
ed and the rational ensign OF Hawaii
came slowly down until it reached the
ground. never TO go up again
There was a short pause, then the
Admiral nodded slightly TO Lieut. VIM
terhalter, who gave the order: "Colors:
roll Off j" The flagship band struck
up the thrilling strains of The
Star pangled Banner" and as the
Stars and Stripes slowly assembled
there was breathless suspense. But
as 1t reached the top, cheers broke
forth from the crowds below, and
salntes of 81 guns were again fired 10y
the Hawaiian battery and the Phila-
delphia, which was at distance ia the
harbor.
A few minutes after hosting of the
official flag, Others Were raised from
the two side towers, and from the mill.
tary headquarters, just across the
street from the executive grounds
Minister Sewell then read the follow.
ing proclamation:
To THE GOVERNMENT AID PEOPLE or THIS
HAWAIIAN ISLANDS By the terms ~ a loint
resolution by which the cesslon az Hawaiian
islands and their Dependence To the United
States Is concluded. It is provided that uAtil
congress shall provide for the government o;
Hawaii an civil. judicial ana military powers
exerc.s 4 hy officers ~ the existing government
are % ~ vested ia such person or persons. and
70 be exercised "A such manner as the president
OF the United states shall direct
In the exercise of the power thus confcrl eli
upon him by joint resolution the president here
by directs that the civil, judicial and mil iiary
powers In question shall be exercised by the
officers of the republic Of Hawaii as ite1istet
Just prior 10 the transfer OF sovereignty subject
70 his power TO remove such officers and I'LL va
cancles- All sucn others Will be required al
once to take an oath o. allegiance 70 the United
States. ami all military forces Will be required
10 take similar oaths and all bonded Officers
Will be required 10 renew their bonds TO the
government OF the United States.
The power OF the minister OF foreign Affairs
will. upon the transfer OF sovereignty and
property OF Hawaii 10 the United states neces-
sarily cease. 50 far a. they relate TO the con-
duct OF diplomatic intercourse between Hawaii
and foreign powers Municipal legislation o
Hawaii except such a. was enacted for fulfill
ment OF treaties between that country and for
eign nations ana except such as is inconsistent
with the joint resolution. or contrary 10 the
constitution of the United States. or to any
existing treaty with the United States. Is <
remain in force till the congress or the Unitet
States shall Otherwise determine EXISTING
customs relations % Hawaii with the Uniiet
States and with other countries are TO remain
unchanged tin congress shall have extended
the custom, laws and regulations OF the Unitet
states 70 these islands Under the various
provisions the government OK Ii. Islands vii
proceed without interruption.
HAROLD NJ SEwrIr.
Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Pleui 30.
Tertiary OF the United States OF America
Honolulu. August II. lsss.
Oath Administered.
After Mr.. Sewell had finished Chief
Justice Judd administered the follow
ing oath TO all government o fficials, ex
cept Minister Of Foreign Affairs Cooper,
whose Office necessarily terminates:
DO solemnly swear that viii support and
defend the constitution Of the United states Of
America against all enemies. foreign ant
domestic; that will bear truth and aliegiancs
20 same. and that take this obligation freely
without any mental reservation or purpose Of
evasion SO help me. God
After the flag raising the First regi.
ment of the national guard of Hawaii
formed three sides OF a square on the
parade ground. battalion Of Amer
lean seamen formed on the grounds in
such way as to complete the immense
square. In this position the troop,
presented quite an imposing sight. In
the center of the square Col. Fisher
took the oath, and then administered
it to his staff, field and line officer,
drawn up together. staff Capt. Pratt
carried a beautiful silk American flag
Addressing Col. Fisher, President
Dole formally presented the dag to the
regiment, being the Camp Boston flag
of 1898. The flag was immed iately un-
furled in line. The Hawaiian dag had
been folded and wrapped around its
stan when the colors were lowered
from the executive building.
During the dag presentation Chief
Justice Judd swore in the staff officers
OF President Dole.
Following this the members of all
the companies were sworn in. They
were taken up in line, and those wish.
ing to take the oath were requested &c
Nearly all hands went up. This adds
1000 more able men TO the United
states army. The Hawaiian regiment
then escorted the American troops back
to the boat landing.
Gorgeous Evening Reception.
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