The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1898-09-01
PEARL OF THE PACIFIC
Old Glory Waving Proudly
Der New Scenes.
HAWAIIAN REPUBLIC Is NO MORE
Americas Fret Break Toward Terrl-
t0rial xpansiOn-Impressivo
Ceremony at Honolulu.

San Francisco, Aug. 24.-The steam
er Belgio this evening brought the fol.
lowing:
Honolulu, Aug. 12.-Precisely at
eight minutes to IL O'Clock today the
Hawaiian flag descended from the flag
stats on all the government buildings,
and exactly at Ave minutes to the same
hour, the Stars and Stripes foated on
the tropical breeze from every Official
flagstaff.
The ceremony of today was q most
impressive one. To hear the strains of
Hawaii Ponoi" for the last time. as
national anthem, to hear the bugle
blow taps as the Hawaiian ensign sank
from its position. and to notice the
emotion Of many who had been born
under 1t and had lived their lives un-
der it, was solemn. But then came
the bright call for raising Old Glory.
and the strains of the "Star Spangied
Banner" broke forth as that banner
was unfurled to the breeze.
Then the cheers broke forth, and eyes
which had been dim for few mo-
ments became bright and lightened up
when the Stars and Stripes blew out.
The picture presented in and around
the extensive building was most strik-
ing. In the grounds and around all
the approaches were crowds of onlook-
ers Of every station Of AWARDED nations
atty. Notably remarkable was the
number Of Hawaiians. Within the
grounds the military and naval display
was fine. Hawaiian troops, United
States marines, the mounted patrol,
the police and the citizens guard pre-
sented a splendid appearance. while
the platform for the exercises and the
verandas of the executive building were
CAV with brilliant summer dresses,
dancing feathers and ribbons and the
brightest faces that Honolulu possessed.
The uniform Of staff and navy officers
added brightness to the scenc. A line
of these stalwart, well-dressed men,
stretched across the FIRST step from the
yeranda and made q distinctive mark
in q massive grouping. which was In
itself worthy Of special notice. The
weather was fortunately prOpitious.
The breeze came down Nuuanu valley
pleasantly. and made the noble flags
stream out In all their beauty.
A few minutes after the hoisting OF
the official flag. others were raised from
tho two side towers, and from the mill
tary headquarters
Minister Sewall then read procla-
nation stating that President McKin-
ley directs tilat the civil, judicial and
| military powers Of the government shall
continue to be exercised by the officers
Of the republic Of Hawaii. All such
officers will Be required to take IN oath
of allegianoest0 the United States, and
Irenew their bonds to the Omitted States
! government The powers of.the minis
ter Of foreign Affairs will cease, % faI
a. they relate to diplomatic intercourse
Ebetween Hawaii and foreign nations
Tho municipal legislation Of Hawaii
and the existing customs regulations
Twill practically remain In force until
the congress Of the United States shall
fotherwise determine.
I Following the readins Of tho pfocla.
fmation, Minister 6ewsil made An i'd
ldress congratuIsting the re9idente q
Hawaii upon the accomplishment O
annexation.
rasai 6oilfsiee.
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