There are all sorts of stories spreading about on the sidewalks. Some of the news is shocking, some are exaggerations, and some are just baseless stories. Here is what is known—the Reformists’ idea to incite dissension is hard-pressed.
(Hawaii Holomua, 1/16/1893, p. 2)
Hawaii Holomua, Buke III, Helu 140, Aoao 2. 1/16/1893.
We hear that the local wealthy haole kamaaina support the Ruler, and so too the haole Mechanics; all that is left are those haole who are of the circle inciting dissension.
(Hawaii Holomua, 1/16/1893, p. 2)
Hawaii Holomua, Buke III, Helu 140, Aoao 2. Ianuari 16, 1893.
Her Majesty’s Ministers desire to express their appreciation for the quiet and order which has prevailed in this community since the events of Saturday, and are authorized to say that the position taken by Her Majesty in regard to the promulgation of a new Constitution, was under stress of Her native subjects.
Authority is given for the assurance that any changes desired in the fundamental law of the land will be sought only by methods provided in the Constitution itself.
Her Majesty’s Ministers request all citizens to accept the assurances of Her Majesty in the same spirit in which it is given.
(Signed)
LILIUOKALANI,
SAMUEL PARKER,
Minister of Foreign Affairs.
W. H. CORNWELL,
Minister of Finance.
JOHN F. COLBURN,
Minister of the Interior.
A. P. PETERSON,
Attorney-General.
Iolani Palace [Aliiolani Hale], January 16th, 1893.
[English taken from Chronicling America, The Hawaiian Gazette, 1/17/1893, p. 4]
(Hawaii Holomua, 1/16/1893, p. 2)
Hawaii Holomua, Buke III, Helu 140, Aoao 2. Ianuari 16, 1893.
It was the Nation of America which restored Malietoa to once again rule as King. America held back the advances of Germany on Samoa and the taking of the Kingdom. It was America who saved the independence of Hawaii earlier, and we are optimistic that America will look at what is fair and just, and it will work along with the other nations of England and France to the right thing.
(Leo o ka Lahui, 1/18/1893, p. 2)
Ka Leo o ka Lahui, Buke II, Helu 625, Aoao 2. Ianuari 19, 1893.
Here in Honolulu is Sun Fo, the child of Dr. Sun Yat-sen who is serving as President of the Republic of China. Just as his father was a favorite of the Chinese of this town, so too is he being treated with great affection these days. He is on his way to meet up with his father. This boy was born at Kamaole, Kula, Maui, in 1892, and he graduated from Saint Louis School the past year. He will continue his travels to China aboard the Chiyomaru. This Thursday, he visited with Governor Frear and Queen Liliuokalani.
[It seems many other sources like this one say Sun Fo was not born here in Hawaii… “Sun Yat-sen in Hawai’i: Activities and Supporters”]
(Aloha Aina, 1/6/1912, p. 4)
Ke Aloha Aina, Buke XVI, Helu 1, Aoao 4. Ianuari 6, 1912.
For the Alii.—Aboard the Russian warship, Morge, there were pure white Rabbits which are probably rare. They are a gift from Captain Montresor of the British warship Calypso to the Alii, Ka Haku o Hawaii. They young chief will most certainly be thrilled when receiving his Rabbits, just like other young children. It was sent all the way to Kailua by the steamboat Kilauea.
(Kuokoa, 12/16/1861, p. 2)
Ka Nupepa Kuokoa, Buke I, Helu 5, Aoao 2. Dekemaba 16, 1861.
This past Tuesday [100 years ago, on 12/19/1911], the students of the Kamehameha Schools celebrated the birthday of Mrs. Bernice Pauahi Bishop; there were a number of cars which brought them to the cemetery at Maemae; and Queen Liliuokalani was amongst the people who arrived to see the ceremonies held at the cemetery.
(Kuokoa, 12/22/1911, p. 8)
Ka Nupepa Kuokoa, Buke XLVII, Helu 51, Aoao 8. Dekemaba 22, 1911.
[So i am still looking for that Bible given at the Yokohama Union Church to King Kalakaua, when he visited there in 1881. Check out these other articles found in The Friend]
And the other article referred to therein,
“Cast Thy Bread upon the Waters and Thou Shalt find it after Many Days.“
In the history of Hawaii nei, from when the Royal Standard of her Rulers first fluttered until 10 oʻclock in the morning of Wednesday, January 18, 1893, it was the first time that the famed beautiful flag was lowered because of a foreign power, and not under the power of the Ruler of the land. For at that hour, the Queen, Liliuokalani, left her throne as was agreed to in Her Protest Proclamation, and the rooms of Iolani Palace are cold without the warmth of the only high chief left from ancient times; it is as if her walls are grieving at the disappearance of that cordial voice of greeting, and her soft carpeting cries, lonely without the rustling of royal footsteps. Aloha! Aloha to you, O Iolani of the sacred kapu—our tears do flow along with yours; however—deeds carried out by man can be resolved by God.
(Hawaii Holomua, 1/19/1893, p. 2)
Hawaii Holomua, Buke III, Helu 142, Aoao 2. Ianuari 19, 1893.
The royal standard was lowered from the flag pole of the Palace this past Wednesday, and it is not known when it will be raised again, and the former Queen, Liliuokalani, returned to her home in Waikiki to live.
(Kuokoa, 1/21/1893, p. 2)
Ka Nupepa Kuokoa, Buke XXXII, Helu 3, Aoao 2. Ianuari 21, 1893.
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