The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-06-12
KAMEHAMEHA THE FIRST.

June 18th is marked as the birth an
niversary Of the Great Kamehameha, |
The first ruler CT these Islands. anG
the architect Of his own empire. Upon
him has been bestowed the title Of
THE Napoleon OF the Pacific but in
the light of the whole aspect Of his
career it can be said that he IS, with
in his sphere, more striking histori-
cal parsonage than the Little Corporal.
Kamehameha, with less selfshness in
HIS motive, accomplished TO the full
his broad and cherished plans, where
as the Corsican could stamp over all
of it only: Effort, but Failure, The
name Of kamehameha is indissolubly
associated with the magnificent report
of Kingly success. It would be we'll
to make a more thorough presentation
of the life and services of this remark
able man who struck a nation into
being. His was q character that will
endure analysis. Such a career, real
lied as it should be known, is an in
spiration and a treasure. Kameha-
meha was first petty chief in Ha-
wall He became a leader in the dis
trict of KOhala. He became King OF
the Island By conduct of series Of
brilliant campaigns he achieved au-
1hority over the group. He was able
to maintain his high position. Bold
and finished general that he was, per-
maps his greatest strength was shown
in administration of his government.
The genius-talent for work-of this
Hawaiian was many sided. He lived
simply and worked with his own
hands. He encouraged industry while
'exempIifying it. The magnetism
which attracted men to him was
his fair frankness. His policy was
proclaimed everywhere. He trust
ed his lieutenants. He confided
in his people. His positiveness
that his plans were for the best good
was shared by all who came in con-
tact with the spell of his magic clear
ness OF thought and earnestness of
purpose. He was always active, con-
stantly aggressive. 1t was but natu-
raj that he should reap the rich har-
vest of tremendous toll. All this is
the lesson that well-directed energy
and that perseverance which is ever
found where slothfulness has been
banshed, is able to fashion out the
greatest works. 1t is written that in
his early life Kamehameha was cruel,
and almost savage, but he learned
soon that kindly firmness was real
strength He was generous, cOnsid-
crate and appreciative OF noble traits.
He took correct measurement of friend
and foe alike He was well-nigh in
stlnctive in appraising the possibili-
ties or contingencies of opposition to
his enterprises. Exalted for his wis
dom, he was willing to be taught. He
counseled with strangers and enlisted
foreign allies, having the greatest care
in preliminary negotiations, but bind
ing closely to himself in the end hi:
foreign associates, blending heir in
terests with his own.> A gcodly per
tion of the extraordinary greatness 0
Kamehameha was in his fortitLd
against trials and discouragements
These were more than enough to REM
+, in twain the stoutest heart. This
y a timely season, in the life of Hawai-
nei for some of the men of the Island
to realize that within them must dwel
u portion of kamehameha spiri
let the smallest group Of determine
men of integrity once arouse and sc
in motion at a clearly defined object
fraction Of Kamehameha's impetu
rs. and the fruitiOn of great and goo
movements will show within d hal
of glory Forward, tenacious, INTEL
4 gent energy, such as here lies dorman
can and should solve the problems
the day and show to the world tn;
the Islands as 9, whole are worthy II
best that was in the man who consol
dated them into one strong centr