The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1901-07-08

American statesmen, who hold con-
stantly in their grasp the political
pulse of our vast and ever-eXpanding
country, have been forced to hold their
breath in amazement and to gasp un-
der the electric shock which came with
the intelligence that those islands in
far-away waters had in the twinkling
of an eye become ours.
The protecting wing of the Ameri-
can eagle has been extended over Porto
Rico and Cuba. The islands of Ha-
waii-those beautiful emerald gems
resting upon the broad bosom of the
blue Pacific. have been gathered into
the great mother heart of States and
Territories, there to remain for all
time
This wonderful physical expansion
of the United States naturally pro-
vokes criticism, internal and external
But the world knows that the inmost
heart of the American people Graves
not, neither does it desire, unrighteous
acquisition of territory or of power.
The firm stand taken by our gov
eminent during the recent information
al struggle in China, proved by its act
more eloquent and powerful than
words, the honesty and sincerity of
the American nation in its relations
with other and weaker powers.
The historical finger of the nine
teenth century points with just pride
to the marvellous achievements
wrought and advancement made in ev-
cry department of human life through
out the world, and especially so in our
own beloved land. We may not at this
time do more than refer briefly to a
work entitled, The Progress of the
Century, by many eminent specialists,
in which We find most aptly and inter-
taStinerlV forth he +o,Dioc
indicating special lines of remarkable
progress: Evolution, archaeology, phi
losophy, surgery, physics, naval ships,
engineering, chemistry. astronomy,
medicine, electricity, war literature
and religion.
The perpleXing questions now
weighing so heavily upon all our indus
trial enterprises will doubtless find, in
due time. a peaceful and happy solu-
ton. No difficulties are known to the
human family, however, great which
cannot be met, overcome and adjusted.
Let US hope and pray that the spirit
of the motto, In God we trust may
not only be seen upon the coin of the
realm, but that it may find expression
through the hearts and lives of all
representatives of capital and labor.
Upon that high plane of honor and
righteousness God hath promised to
eXalt nation
Fellow citizens. we are celebrating
this one hundred and twenty-fifth an
niversary Of American independence
today under circumstances peculiar. if
not unique. On board the American
steamship China, out on the broad.
blue Pacific, the worlds greatest high
way, our flag, the Stars and Stripes.
hoating over us and our captain, our
governor. if you viii. an American.
If we have the honor to represent
here more than one nationality. it is
nevertheless a significant fact that we
are of necessity today a world to our
selves, and our world is America
Therefore, I call upon you all to join
me in three rousing cheers for our
country, our flag, our President, our
army and navy, and, last, but not
least, our beloved people"
The full program of exercises is as
follows:
/. Reading of the Declaration of In
dependence by Henry Lee, during
which Mrs. Tobin played The Sword
of Bunker Hill.
2. Address, by B. F. Dillingham;.
s. Overture, by the Filipino Band.
4. Violin Solo. by Fl. Pollak
3. Song and Dance. by Victor Kelly.
6. Hawaiian Song, by the Misses
Dillingham;, Richardson, McCandless,
Sturgeon and Ahrens. accompanied by
Messrs. Hedeman and Along.
z. A Few Words by the Chairman
s. Piano Solo. by Mrs. Boyer.