The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1907-05-28

and host. welcomed the party to the
Peninsula. He also announced the
occasion as a birthday anniversary of
Congressman Brick, upon whom he
called to speak. Before the answer
ing address, however, Congressman
Hamilton called Upon the company to
drink to the health of Mr.. and Mrs.
Macfarlane, which was done with en-
thusiasm.
DIR. Brick, after returning the thanks
of the party for the welcome extended
them, referred to his birthday as CIV
ing him special preeminen e over
every other member of the Congress
sional party. making him a Hawaiian.
At least, he said. If not outwardIy to
all appearances a son of the soil, in
wardly and at heart he was true Ha-
waiian and one who could be depended
upon to work faithfully hereafter for
the good of Hawaii.
General Keifer, of Ohio, made. as
usual, witty speech, thanking the
people of the Islands for the universal
and warm welcome they had extended
to the party The visit of the Con
gressmen had fitted them better, he
said, for the work they would have to
do in legislating for the advancement
of Hawaii. While here the members
of the party had received lessons that
would make them broader and better
able TO appreciate any future discus
sion of Hawaiian affairs that would
come up in Congress.
Judge Conner, of Iowa, made de-
Tense of his State, which had been re-
ferred to jestingly by some of the pre-
vious speakers. He also voiced the
pressing appreciation of the hospitali-
ty extended to them en- all sides by
the people of Hawaii, VINO had treated
their visitors better than any such
party had ever been treated before in
any part of the United States
Congressman Hamilton then referred
to the uniform kindness of the Homo
lulu press towards the Congressional
visitors, coupling with his remarks the
name of Walter G. Smith, of the Ad-
vertiser.
In response Mr.. Smith said that the
local press was noted for it's kindness,
not only to visitors but to each other.
He reminded the guests that Honolulu
had had a civilized press before any
Rocky Mountains. a press which had
the Stars and Stripes long before an
neXation.
Wallace r. Harrington, editor of the
Bulletin, next spoke, relating two or
three good stories. prompted. he said
through sitting throughout the lunch
con beside Congressman Capron, the
star story teller of the party.
Frank l.. Hogs, of the Star, ac-
knowledged seasickness, but made
neat address in spite OF this. on be-
half OF the Honolulu press he thanked
the Congressman for the promises they
had made TO assist Hawaii.
The last speaker to be called upon
was Congressman Bates. of Pennsyl-
yania, an explanation being demanded
as 10 how he had managed to get his
picture In the newspapers 10 the ex-
clusion of other members of the dele
CATION. This explanation Mr.. Bates
did not make, emphasizing, however,
the expression OF pleasure felt by the
entire party at the hearty aloha they
had received everywhere in the Islands
and assuring his hearers that what
could be done for the advancement of
Hawaii by himself and his colleagues
In the party would be done,
Following the luncheon, which broke
up after the singing OF Aud Lang
syne," the visitors spent short time
strolling about the grounds, listening
Ia the music 81 the quintet club and
watching the daylight fireworks set on
The return trip Was made By many
on the train. which arrived la the city
az $50. the majority, however return
ing By water arriving short lime
lalnT.