Year: 1873

HIS SPEECH ON TAKING THE OATH OF OFFICE.
SAN Francisco, Feb. 4.-The Cabinet of the
new King of Hawaii is composed for the most part OF
Americans, as follows: Minister for Foreign Affairs,
Charles r. Bishop Of the Interior, j. o. Hall of FL
nance Robert Startling; Attorney General. A. f. Judd
Upon taking the oath Of Office King Lunaliho made an
address to the mobiles and representatives. saying:


This is the first time in the history of this Kingdom
that the Legislative Assembly has been convened for
the purpose Of electing a sovereign tender you my
have characterized your proceedings.


Before adyertpg to any consideration OF DUTY or re-
the prOmptng OF hearts 20 express our sorrow az
death OF the ustrOus chief whose successor
/ am. The late King had decided traits Of character.
He enterprisng abored TO develop the resources
OF the country and extended his protecting hand to the
Hawaiian people; he just to all subjects; was very
sensitive TO the rights Of Hawaians, and desrons OF
promoting every project which would advance their
interests and increase their numbers. l sympathized
deeply with the late King on the gradual dminuon 0j
reasonable measures TO prevent II Will meet Win your
This nation presents most interesting example in
history OF cordial cooperation of the native and foreign
in the administration OF its Government and most
happily, too, in all the relations of life there exists
feeling which every good man viii strive to promote
on the accession 10 the throne OF every sovereign
will be endeavor to sustain the character OF
and in this connection it becomes us to cherish cordial
recollection Of my lamented predecessors as well as OF
the dsnterested and patriotic men who aided them IN
enrolling this kingdom among the family Of nations.


1t will be my endeayor TO sustain the character of the





my reign auspcious Our relations with foreign
ernmenstare OF the most friendly character, and am
satisfied will continue IL we faithfully discharge our
duty conformity with the principles OF justice and
comfy recognized among nations. At home there is
peace and reasonable prosperity, which II will be my
earnest endeaYor 10 promote.


The islands capable OF far higher Improvement
than they have enjoyed. They have capacity
enough TO make kingdom which shall command the
respect other nations, well to give greater COM
fort and happiness TO far larger number OF people.


We are fortunately placed by nature on the great
ocean highway Of nations The commerce OF all hags
should attracted hther by the safety OF our harbOr
our abundant products and liberal laws and the rega
tons ports All legislation in future having IN
view the proper protection and promotion OF our CON-
meroial relations shall meet my hearty concurrence.


There are circumstances attending accession which
arouse within @ lively sense OF gratitude TO the
whole people, They have rendered royalty and their
cordial support, and accept the trust imposed upon
me- feeling confidence in theexpression 80 spontaneously
made. -


May the blessing OF Heavenly Father, without
which there be no permanent success attend our
efforts promote the best interests OF the Government
and the people


The King then addressed the people TO the same pur-
port and thanked them for the unanmiy OF voice with
which they favor his accession TO the throne.


On the occasion OF the late Kings funeral there was
an imposing military and civic display by the native
and foreign population Bishop Willis oficiated, and
the ceremonies concluded with royal salute ana
"A reuuiom march.