The Hawaiian gazette., 1899-06-13
kAAEHAMEHA THE FIRST.

p June llth Is marked as the birth an
I niversary OF the Great Kamehameha
r the first ruler of these Islands. anC
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 1t can be said that he is. with
In his sphere, a more striking histori-
cal parsonage than the Little Corporal.
kamehameha, with less selfishness in
his motive, accomplished to the full
his broad and cherished plans, where
as the Corsican could stamp over all
of 1t only: Effort, but Failure. The
name OF Kamehameha Is indissolubly
associated with the magnificent report
OF kingly success. 1t would be well
to make a more thorough presentation
| OF the life and services of this remark
able man who struck a nation into
being. His was a character that will
endure analysis. Such career, real
| lied as 1t should be known. is an in
SEPARATION and 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 a series of
brilliant campaigns he achieved au-
thority over the group He was able
to maintain his high position. Bold
and finished general that he was, per-
haps 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
exemplifying il. 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
ina that perseverance which is ever
'ound where slothfulness has been
Danished, Is able to fashion out the /.
greatest works. 1t is written that in
lis early life Kamehameha was cruel
md almost savage, but he learned {.
Don that kindly firmness was real I
trength. lie was generous, consld- +
rate and appreciatiye of noble traits. +
lie took correct measurement OF friend +.
nd foe alike. He was well-nigh in q
tinctiye In appraising the POSSIBLE r
les or contingencies of opposition TO 1,
is enterprises Exalted for his wis q
ON, he was willing to be taught. He ;,
with strangers and enlisted n
'reign allies. having the greatest care I,
preliminary negotiations. but bad n
* closely to himself in the end his a,
'reign associates, blending heir in
rests with his own. 4 2cOdly Dor n
on OF the extraordinary greatness of n
amehameha was in his fortitude 60
Sainst trials and discouragements. u
hese were more than enough to rend m
twain the stoutest heart. This is 70
timely season in the life Of Hawaii oil
u Tor some of the men of the Islands on
realize that within them must dwell ~
portion OF Kamehameha spirit. Il,
II the smallest group Of determined sh
en- OF Integrity once arouse AMI set ~,
motion at clearly defined object a
action Of kamehameha's impctus y,
"a the frultlon of great ana good no
oNomonts Will show within a halo m
glory, Forward, tenacious, lnteul-
NJ energy, such as here lies dormant, IN
u and should solve the problems Of N,
o day and show TO the world that an
. Islands as a whole are worthy the 90
- that was In the man who consoll. "a,
ted them into one strong central m,
Yernment, ..