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

| June lltU is fndrkeu as lne DlTlH an
niversary of the Great Kamehameha
the first ruler of these Islands. ana
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, 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 Kamchamoha Is indissolubly
associated with the magnificent report
of kingly success. 1t would be well
to make 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 IL should be known. Is an in
spiration and treasure. Kameha
meha was first a petty chief in lia-
wall. He became leader In the dis
| trict of Kohala. He became King of
the Island. by conduct Of series Of
brilliant campaigns he achieved au-
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 II. 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 lie 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 wcll-drected energy
and that perseverance which is ever
found where .slothfulness has been
banished, 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. lie was well-nigh in
stinctlye in appraising the possibili-
ties or contingencies OF opposition 10
his enterprises. Exalted for his Wis
dom, he was willing to be taught. lie
counseled with strangers and enlisted
foreign allies, having the greatest care
In preliminary negotiations, but bad.
ing closely to himself in the end his
foreign associates, blending heir in
terests with his own. \ gpOdly pur-
ton of the extraordinary greatness Of
kamehameha was In his fortitdde
against trials and ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
These were more than enough to Tend
In twain the stoutest heart. This Is
a timely season In the life Of Hawaii
mel for some of the men OF the Islands
to realize that within them must dwell
a portion OF Kamehameha spirit
Let the smallest group OF determined
men Of integrity once arouse and set
In motion al a clearly defined object a
fraction ~ Kamehameha's impetus
and the tru.tIun OF great ana good
movements viii show within q halo
1f glory Forward, tenacious, IutoW-
gent energy, such as here lies dormant,
can and should solve the problems Of
the day ana show 10 the world hlt|
tho Islands as whole are worthy the
best thni Was IN The man who opns1ll-
dated them into one strong central
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