The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-02-21

cIusively-He Had n Kind Heart, His
 People Liked Him and He Left Hia
 Property to the Poor.
 King Lunalilo, whose birthday was celebrated yesterday at the Lunalilo home, was born on January 31, 1882 His father was Charles Kanaina and on his mothers side he was of the 'Kamehameha blood.
 Lunalilo was educated in the Royal school, which had been established for the sole education of the young chiefs. MT. Amos Cooke was it's first principal. Lunalilo was quite proficient in the use of the English language and excelled as "boy orator." He recited the standard pieces of eloquence with great vivacity. He was, besides, true hu- morist. Like his predecessor, he fla vored and sustained the "open saloon" from his early years. He never married but the natives hoped he would marry the Princess Victoria, who was of high birth, and with him firm advocate of the "open saloon" Prince Bill was asked once why he did not marry the princess. He replied that they had never been sober together at the same moment for many years. When he was under the influence of liquor he used the English language exclusively. When his father, Kanaina visited him while in this state, he called an inter- preter in and commanded him to trans late his English words into the pative. When his father addressed him in the native language, he required the inter- preter to translate his remarks into English. This was done with solem- nifty.
 On an occasional circus exhibition, the band usually played God Save the King when he entered. Once, when the band failed to play at pm. Prince Bill arose unsteadily and directed that piece to be played The band refused because the king had not arrived. After a delay of twenty minutes, as the king did not appear, "Prince Bilf' again arose unsteadily and exclaimed, "The band will now play "G-d d--n the King
 After he became king he made royal tour of the islands. Ten thou sand of his loyal subjects met him at f1llO. A DIdJlOlIii Ne1o ClCNlCt e'iit NSS7 orated, from which he might address them. After some delay he mounted the platform unsteadily and supported by his chamberlain, Colonel Judd, for getting his audience, he raised his hand, remembering one of the declama- tions of his youth, and began:
 "At midnight in his guarded tent The Turk lay dreaming of the hour"
 Turning to Colonel Judd, he said, Translate that, colonel" Again he recalled one of his old declamations, and began:
 q would I were litle bird,
 To fly so far and high.''
 Turning again, he said, Translate that, colonel,' and then sat down.
 During his short reign the only event of importance was mutiny or rebel lion of some of his royal troops. They assaulted their captain and with two guns and a few rounds of grape shot, retired to and barricaded the barracks. | The cavalry, consisting of thirty horse men, surrounded the place, but kept out of the range of the rebel guns. The king opened negotiations for a surren- der. As the food supply of the rebels was entirely cut off, they refused to negotiate until they had been fed and the kindly king ordered poi and fish to be passed to them through the port holes The bloodless insurrection ended and all were pardoned. In spite of his unfortunate habits, | Lunalilo did more for his people than any of his predecessors, and more than | the kings of the world have done for their subjects. Tn his will, he provided | that after the death of his father, to whom he left life interest in his es- tate, his property should be devoted to ', the care of the poor and aged Hawaiians. He directed that his estate should be | sold off until the sum of twenty-five thousand dollars had been realized, and that this should be invested ''in the erection of a building or buildings on the island of Oahu, of iron, stone or brick, and other fire proof material for the use and accommodation of the poor, destitute and infirm people of Hawaii an (aboriginaD blood or extraction" He expected that after the erection of this building, the persons admitted would be supported by general volun- tary contributions. But he also pro- vided that if there was any income from the estate after the buildings were erected, it should be expended for the care of the inmates.
 At the time of his death the estate was small, but the following year the reciprocity treaty was passed and it began to rise in value. The trustees, of whom Governor Dole was one, pur- chased about twenty-one acres of land