Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1904-01-16
HONOLULU WELCOMES TAFT
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more peaceful state under the Spanish
rule than they are now" answered Gov
ernor Taft. 1.-The islands are now in
perfectly tranquil state. During the
past year great work has been done to-
wards the determination of the Lad
rones and all the principal parts Of
the group are now perfectly safe. AS
a matter OF fact the Governor con-
ciuded. IF you came down TO see the
Philippines we will let you take
walking trip there and you wont have
to go about with revolvers and knives
either"
As soon as the steamship had anch-
orod off the harbor launch carrying
Governor Carter, Collector of the Port
Stackable and others. went alongside.
These boarded the Korea and extend-
ed the first greetings of Hawaii to the
prominent statesman.
AS the steamship came up to the
l!ackfeld wharf the Territorial band
which had been stationed there. struck
UP "The Star Spangled Banner" fol-
lowing with other patriotic melodies.
As soon as the gang plank had been
extended to the wharf. Captain Mex,
Williamson, the local depot quarter
master and Colonel Soper and other
officers Of the National Guard went on
board and paid their respects to Gov
ernor Taft. Captain Williamson ex-
tended his regrets that the command
ing officer OF the troops was not In Ho-
nolulu to meet the new Secretary OF
War, who In his turn showed his inter-
est by asking several questions regard
ing the strength and nature of the
troops stationed in Hawaii.
Regrets were expressed to Governor
Taft that the inclement weather should
possibly interfere with the pleasant
ness Of his stay but he heartily averred,
that no small thing as bit of rain
should be allowed to dampen his ardor.
Governor Taft Is accompanied by
Mrs Taft, Miss II. Taft and Master C..
Taft. +. w. Carpenter accompanies
him as his private secretary.
Entertainment
Great preparations have been made
for the entertainment Of Governor Taft
and the rain will not be allowed to in
terfere with any OF the plans. II all
goes well. the new Secretary Of War
must needs depart from the city with
many pleasant Impressions of Homo
lulu and the Honoluluites and 1t Is the
fervent wish Of all that he will In his
administration of the affairs of the
War Department. keep an eye always
open for the welfare of these little
American pebbles far out In the Pacific
Ocean.
Immediately after leaving the
steamer, Governor and Mrs. Taft were
taken to the home OF Governor and
Mrs. Carter. In Nuuanu. After little
rest. the Governor came to town with
Mr.. Carter and visited the Honolulu
Iron Works, the government buildings
and the various Federal Offices in the
city.
Between IL and ~ o'clock the re
turn to the Carter home was made and
breakfast was served to the visitors.
| At 1880 O'Clock Governor and Mrs
Carter. as host and hostess, took the
visitors down the road to Eva planta-
ton In special train. The party con-
sisted of some forty in all, among the
number being included Governor and
Mrs. Taft and the former Grand vizieI
OF Persia, Mira All Asghar Khan, Alta
beg Azam, and his suite. The guests
were taken over the sugar estate In
the plantation train and the big mill
was closely inspected. Governor Taft
expressed himself as surprised at the
extent of the operations carried on and
had many congratulatory words to say
to the management.
II Is expected that the special train
will arrive back In town at about 3: 5,
o'clock. Governor Taft will then b,
driven quickly from the depot to Pal
ace Square where Company r." n. q
H., in command of Captain Johnson
will put his men through half hours
drill for the benefit of the visiting Sec
rotary of War.
Directly after the drill will come tn,
big reception In the legislative hall
where IL is expected hundreds of tn,
representative people of the city will
present themselves.
Governor and Mrs. Taft will spen,
the night at the home of Governor an,
Mrs. Carter.
Surprise.
When talking together aboard tn,
| korea thiz morninp mo nr tho Natiou
al Guard officers who went to NEE
Governor Taft, happened to mention
that his nomination as Secretary o
War had been confirmed by the Sen
ate. Having been on the ocean at tn,
time of the receipt of the news here
he was naturally very pleasantly sur
prlsed.
ouakings.
Matters military were preached b.