The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-08-27

sui for Sweden and Norway, consuls
for Chilli, Germany, Belgium, Neither
lands, Denmark, acting British consul,
Chinese consular agent and assistant
consular agent.
Hawaiian Flag Lowered.
The Hawaiian band played Hawaii
Ponoi, "the Hawaiian national anthem.
Col Fisher gave an order to the ma
tional guard battery station on the
executive grounds, in command
of Lieut.. Ludwig, to fire a ma
tional salute of 81 guns, which
was repeated by 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 vas a short pause, then the
Admiral nodded slightly to Lieut.. VIM
terhalter, who gave the order: "Colors:
roll Off" The flagship band struck
up the thrilling strains of THE
Star-Spangled Banner" and as the
Stars and Stripes slowly assembled
there was a breathless suspense. But
as it reached the top, cheers broke
forth from the crowds below, and
salutes of 81 guns were again fired by
the Hawaiian battery and the Phila-
delphia, which was at a distance in 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 h executive grounds.
Minister Sewell then read the follow.
ing proclamation:
o H GOVERNMENT AND PEOPLE OF THE
HAWAIIAN ISLANDS By the terms OF q joint
resolution by which the ceSSion OF Hawaiian
Islands and their dependencies to the United
States Is concluded. it is provided that until
congress shall provide for the government OF
Hawaii, all civil. judicial and military powers
exercised by officers Of the existing government
are to be vested in such person or persons. and
to be exercised in such manner as the president
Of the United States shall direct.
In the exercise of the power thus conferred
upon him by joint resolution the president here
by directs that the civil, judicial and military
powers in question shall be exercised by the
OAlCtI VI Lut EcpuDllC q I1dWdH dS IL existed
Just prior to the transfer of sovereignty. subject
to his power to remove such officers and fill va
cancieS. All such officers Will be required a;
once to take an oath Of allegiance to the United
States, and all military forces will be required
to take similar oaths, and all bonded officers
viii be required to 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 to the United States. neceS-
Sarily cease, 50 far as they relate to the con-
duct OF diplomatic intercourse between Hawaii
and foreign powers. Municipal legislation Of
Hawaii, except such As was enacted for fulfill
ment Of treaties between that country and for
eign nations, and except such as is inconsistent
with the joint resolution. or contrary to the
constitution Of the United States, or to any
existing treaty with the United States, is tc
remain in force till the congress OF the United
States shall otherwise determine. Existing
customs relations of Hawaii with the United
States and with other countries are to remain
unchanged till congress shall have extended
the customs laws and regulations of the United
States to these islands. Under the variou.
provisions the government OF the islands viii
proceed without interruption.
HAROLD NJ. SEwELL.
Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipo.
Tertiary of the United States Of America.
Honolulu, August II, 1895.
Oath Administered
After Mr.. Sewell had finished Chief.
Justice Judd administered the follow.
ing oath to all government officials, ex.
cept Minister of Foreign Affairs Cooper,
whose office necessarily terminates:
do solemnly swear that 1 will support and
defend the constitution of the United States OF
America against all enemies. foreign anC
domestic: that l will bear truth and allegiance
to same, and that l take this obligation freely
without any mental reservation or purpose of
evasion; SO help me, God.
After the flag raising the First regl.
mcnt of the national guard of Hawaii
formed three sides of a square on the
parade ground. A battalion of Amer
lean seamen formed on the grounds in
such a 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 officers
drawn up together. Staff Capt. Pratt
carried a beautiful silk American flag
Addressing Col. Fisher, President
Dole formally presented the flag to the
regiment, being the Camp Boston flag
of 1893. The flag was Immediately u
furled in line. The Hawaiian flag had
been folded and wrapped around its
staff when the colors were lowered
from the executive building.
During the flag 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 to
uncove and raise the right hand.
Nearly all hands ven 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.
Honolulu people say that such a dis.