The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-04-17

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at this pass, met their fate at the
hands of Kamehameha's warriors,
while others threw thens selves down
the preeipice to perish on the rocks be-
low. The rou. was complete. and the
victory decisive. The unfortunate Ka-
lanikupule succeeded in making his es-
cape. but was eventually found in a
cave near Waipio. and offered as a
sacrifice to the war god of Kameha-
meha-
The island of Kauai soon after this
event Joined the other islands in their
allegiance to the great leader. and with
the exception of a few slight disturb
anees the sovereignty of Kamehameha
was ever after recognized rs supreme.
The death of Kaiana stands out
pathetic incident of this battle. After
aiding the great chief in many of his
conquests, after helping him to be the
conqusror that e~he was, he turned
against him on the very eve Of victory.
In his tragic story, as in that of many
others, there was a woman in the case,
and this woman was no other than the
naughty Kaahumanu. Handsome, dar-
ing, undisciplined, Kaiana is said to
have fascinated the beautiful queen,
and thereby to have excited the
jealousy of Kanehameha- The brave
chief knew that his doom was sealed,
and preferred to meet death as war
rior and not as a victim. Years after
this event. Mr.. DibbIe tells US that the
natives still pointed out the footprints
OF Kaiana as he stood to receive his
mortal blow. Let us hope that a stone
viii some day mark the spot
We have now seen Kamehameha in
war-a brave soldier, a magnetic lead
er, but was. he less great in times of
peace? i required a master mind to
hold together the various elements so
long disunited by frequent wars. This
he not only accomplished, but he be-
came also the beneficent ruler, the idol
lied chief In the selection. of advisers
and governors he was wise and dis
eliminating. and his insight into char
acter and quick recognition of certain
sterling Qualities, show that he had an
ideal beyond the times in which he hv
ed Those times permitted and endors-
ed much that was revolving and cruel
and while Kamehameha WAS addicted
to the practices of the age, we have all
through his life glimpses of q noble
nature struggling after better things
and a higher standard than had yet
been known. In the spirit of the times
1.-The king could do no wrong, yet on
one occasion we find this king great
enough, not only to acknowledge kim
self as in the wrong, but to make gem
erous reparation for the injury he in
tended but failed to infiict- DR.. Emer-
son has given as probably the most de-
tailed account of this interesting incl
dent
As the story runs: Kamehameha
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canoe. we'll manned with warriors, spied
a fishing craft just making Cor land
The spirit of deviltry seizing him he |
sought to intercept it with his own |
canoe, but falling in this, throwing |
dignity to the winds and waving to his /
men not to interfere he leaped ashore. |
and gave chase to the fishermen, who. /
landing ahead of dim. several in number,
were making their escape as fast as
possible. Hawaii was at this time an a
state of division and they belonged to
the enemy's side. Catching up how
evere with one of the party Karneha-
meha sought to wrest his net from him.
Not succeeding a scuffie ensued, when
one of the kings feet becoming wedged
IN a crevice of the lava was held fast.
Unable to run, Kamehameha hurled a
rock at his opponent who had in the
meantime sheltered himself behind a
rec A comrade, who figures III his
.ory as Naone, now entered the con-
Test. He was carrying four paddles,
down three, with the remain
ng one he struck Kamehameha a blow
IN the head that felIed him to me
ground bleeding and senseless. He then
led to join his companions But though !:
Ill made good their escape it was not
possible for them to remain long con- I
.ealed from Kamehameha's followers.
The king on recovering his senses, :
hough still suffering from the blow he
lad received, gave orders that tie two
men in question should be brought to
linn unframed. To use Dr. Enlefson's =
,wn words:
Kamehameha's head was still bun
He'd for its wounds, when the two pris-
'ners. obedient to his orders. crawled
nto his presence evidently set on meet
ne their fate like soldiers if they were
o be doomed to death.
Kamehameha propped himself on the
lbow made slight inclination upon
ecognizing the men. and then grunted
ut, .sEh. sit there Then looking
hem over he said to Naone: