DAUGHTERS OF HAWAII.

An organization to be known as the “Daughters of Hawaii” was formed November 18, this year by Mrs. Emma L. Dillingham, Mrs. Sarah Collin Waters, Mrs. Lucinda Severance, Mrs. Ellen A. Weaver, Mrs. Annie A. Dickey, Mrs. Cornelia H. Jones and Miss Anna M. Paris. Its object is “To perpetuate the memory and spirit of old Hawaii and to preserve the nomenclature and correct pronunciation of the Hawaiian language.” No one is eligible to membership who was not born in Hawaii of parents who came here before 1869.

[I had a nice time at Queen Emma Summer Palace yesterday. They have a new exhibit called "Kiakahi," dealing with the Queen's travels abroad. Here is one of the first articles mentioning the Daughters of Hawaii found in the English newspapers. There are many more interesting accounts which can be found at http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/ and by choosing Hawaii as the state and using the search term "Daughters of Hawaii" (in quotations).]

(Hawaiian Star, 12/7/1903, p. 7)

The Hawaiian Star, Volume XI, Number 3654, Page 7. December 7, 1903.

Queen Emma Summer Palace

Hanaiakamalama, Ianuari 2, 2014.

Queen Emma.

The latest heard of our beloved Queen is that she is staying at Hyeres, in the south of France. We are greatly pleased to say that she is in excellent health, and so are her attendants. By the kindly invitation of His Highness, the Naval Minister,  she toured the places where arms are stored, and the harbor of Toulon, and she was well received with all honors appropriate for her stature. There was given a grand reception on the evening of the day on which she went there.

The Queen plans to go to tour Italy, and to return by way of the Helvetic state. Emalani kindly agreed to the urging by the Emperor of France to return for a bit with him and to stay for some weeks in Paris, and from there to Britain and all the way back to Honolulu nei.

[There is much printed in the Hawaiian-Language Newspapers about Queen Emma's travels abroad. Here is but one report informing her people of her progress.]

(Au Okoa, 4/23/1866, p. 2)

Ke Au Okoa, Buke II, Helu 1, Aoao 2. Aperila 23, 1866.

ANNOUNCEMENT.

Daughters of Hawaii.

The Daughters of Hawaii will hold a reception on Thursday, September 11, 1924, at 4 p. m., at Hanaiakamalama, the Home of Queen Emma, in Nuuanu Valley, to honor the Kaukaualii Elizabeth Kekaaniau Pratt, for her 90th birthday.

Open to all members of the Association.

BERNICE SPITZ.

Secretary.

(Kuokoa, 9/11/1924, p. 6)

Ka Nupepa Kuokoa, Buke LXIII, Helu 37, Aoao 6. Sepatemaba 11, 1924.

Hawaiian Boy in New York.

U. S. Steamer “Don” Navy Yard,

New York, August 13, 1866.

O Kuokoa Newspaper: Aloha oe:

I am P. K. Someone under your care; I am stating my hope before the friends living under the protection of King Kamehameha V, the King of the Hawaiian Islands.

The Queen of the Hawaiian Archipelago landed in New York on the 8th of August, 1866 from Britain. The ship Java entered New York harbor and a 21 gun salute was sounded at the fort, in aloha for Queen Emma Kaleleonalani.

Another day thereafter, the Queen went aboard the welcoming vessel called the Receiving Ship Vermont. When she went aboard, a 42 gun salute was sounded, and afterwards, she went aboard the Revenue Cutter ship. There were many distinguished people who went along with her to show honor to her Queenship, and there were many prominent girls of the United States of America who went touring along with her within New York City, and they felt admiration for the Queen and they called her Her Excellency before all other foreign lands [? imua o na aina e]. She was brought from the Nation of Hawaii.

Thereafter, she went to the city of the president [? alii kui] of the United States, where she was hosted with dignity for their aloha for the Queen of the Hawaiian Islands, Emma Rooke.

Therefore, I am overjoyed for our Queen, as I speak before the girls of the Nation of Hawaii about the grandeur of their Queen Emma, and because of this they should be joyful when the Queen arrives in the Hawaiian Nation. Here is another thing which I say before you all, our Queen is someone who is greatly honored by the enlightened nations, by her travelling in foreign lands with humility. She is not pretentious like some other women; she is greatly spoken of by reputable women of other nations, and they hold her in high esteem; therefore, O Girls of the Hawaiian Nation, be respectful of your Queen, like the fine girls of the United States who admire your Queen, the Queen Dowager Emma.

With appreciation,

P. Kelekai.

(Kuokoa, 10/ 13/1866, p. 3)

Ka Nupepa Kuokoa, Buke V, Helu 41, Aoao 3. Okatoba 13, 1866.

LOCAL NEWS.

NEW YORK AND THE VICINITY.

Movements of the Queen Dowager of Hawaii—She attends church twice yesterday—Interesting interview with deaf mutes—Queen Emma passed a comparatively quiet day on Saturday. She had her photographs taken in various positions at two photographic galleries in the morning, being accompanied by Miss Spurgin, Major Hopkins, her maid servant, and Mr. John Welsh. She also, in company with Miss Spurgin, did some shopping on Broadway during the day. The Rev. Dr. Gallaudet, Rector of St. Ann’s Church for Deaf Mutes, visited Her Majesty in the evening, and invited her to attend his church yesterday. The invitation was accepted. Gen. Darling and Col. Gerhard, of Gov. Fenton’s staff, also called and extended a formal invitation to the Queen to visit Albany, which she promised to do on her return from Boston, in the evening Her Majesty and suite dined with Hon Moses H. Grinneli and suite, and at 10 o’clock the royal party returned to the Brevcort House.

Early yesterday morning Old Trinity was crowded in every part by visitors, who, from appearances, had been attracted there by the announcement that the Queen would be present. At about half-past ten  her Majesty entered the Church accompanied by her suite, and proceeded up the main aisle, proceeded by the sexton and Rev. Dr. Vinton, who conducted her to the pew which the Prince of Wales occupied when he was here. The royal [unclear line] In the first pew were her Majesty Queen Emma, and Mr. Odel (Hawaiian Consul) and [unclear] Second—Major Hopkins, Miss Spurgin, and Mr. Chilton, Government Agent from Washington. Third—Mr. John Walsh, Mr. J. V. B. Marshall and the Swiss maid servant. As her Majesty entered the pew she knelt and remained some moments in silent prayer, and as she rose an elegant prayer book bearing a suitable inscription, and bound in royal purple with illuminated rubrics was presented to her. A suitable writing was also within the book, staiting that it was presented to her Majesty in memory of her visit and her fellowship with the Apostolic Church. Morning prayer was intoned throughout by the Rev. Dr. Vinton; the first lesson was read by Rev. Joseph J. Kinegood, of Eastern Pennsylvania. The second by Rev. Sidney Corbett, of Quincy, Ill. In the ante-communion service the epistic was read by Rev. Mr. Elesegood, and the gospel by Rev. Dr. Vinton. The music was splendid and consisted of Onseley’s service in G. the anthem, “O! Lord our Governor.” Ps. VIII, V. 1, 3, 4, by Marcello, also in G. This was the anthem sung at the Coronation of the Queen of England, and at the visit of the Prince of Wales to Trinity Church. The 41st hymn concluded the musical portion of the exercices. The solos were by Master Knowles and Mr. Yatman. In the anthem both organs were used, as they were in the [unclear] Voluntary (hallelujah chorus) Organists, Mr. W. A. M. Diller and Mr. Arthur G. Messeter. In the morning service the prayer for a safe return from sea was said, it having special reference to the Royal party. The Rev. Dr. Vinton preached the sermon from the words, “If I perish, I perish.” Esther IV: 16. He gave an account of the deposition of Queen Vashti and the elevation of Queen Esther, and remarked that this must have been no chance work, but was pre-ordained by the Almighty for the preservation of her people. He concluded by directing all to do their duty fearlessly in this world and Christ would hold out the golden sceptre of his love to those and bring them to this presence. A collection was then taken up for the benefit of the church in the Sandwich Islands, after which the congregation retired. As the Queen entered her carriage she was loudly cheered by the crowds who had collected outside the church. The party then retired to the hotel. The Queen and suite again attended St. Ann’s Church on Eighteenth street, near Fifth avenue, at 3 1/2 P. M. and witnessed the service for deaf mutes. The Rev. Dr. Gallandet explained many of the signs before the service commenced and stated some interesting circumstances connected with the church. The services were conducted by Rev. Dr. Vinton, and the sermon was preached by the Rev. Eastman Benjamin, the whole being interpreted by Rev. Dr. Gallaudet in the sign language. At the close an address was delivered by Rev. Dr. Vinton, who stated that the present was an occasion of thankfulness, inasmuch as a lady born in one of the isles of the sea and who had been lifted to a throne, had come among them to witness the miracle which had been performed, of causing the deaf to hear and the dumb to speak. It was delightful to show this miracle to her Majesty, whom God had made the instrument of making a nation Christian, which only a few years ago had been steeped in heathenism. She was now on a mission for the purpose of raising houses of mercy in her own land, and he hoped God would prosper it. By invitation, the Queen and suite remained after service, and a number of questions were asked the mutes and answered. Her Majesty, who by the way writes an elegant female hand, wrote the following, and handed it to one of the lady deaf mutes:—”My delight has been very great at being able to have prayed with you this day. I shall always remember brothers and sisters in you here when I am far away in my own land, far off, in my prayers. Do you believe we shall meet in Heaven and why?—Emma R.” The lady mute immediately wrote the following—”We, deaf mutes, are very happy to see her Majesty Queen Emma, of the Sandwich Islands to-day; and moreover we are greatly delighted in sitting with you in the house of the Lord. For myself I believe that there will be a mutual recognition in heaven.” Her Majesty then shook hands with several of the mutes, and also with the clergyman. She was accompanied to the carriage by the Rev. Dr. Gallaudet, who pressed her hand  and said, “God bless you.” She thanked him with a smile, and was driven to the hotel. This morning the Queen and suite will take the eight o’clock train to Philadelphia, en route to Washington. Mr. Cheiton, the special envoy from Mr. Seward, will accompany the royal party. The Queen will be received at Washington by Attorney General Stansbury, Acting Secretary of State.

(New York Sun, 8/13/1866, p. 1)

The New York Sun, Year 33, Number 10,629, Page 1. August 13, 1866.

WASHINGTON.

Movements of Queen Emma—Visit to the Tomb of Washington—No More Rations to be Issued to the People of the South.

Washington, August 16.—In consequence of the report of Messrs Steedman, and Fullerton, and other information from the South, obtained through reliable sources, General Howard will issue, in a day or two, an order cutting off all rations issued to the people of the South, both white and black, and throw the means of support of destitute people upon the local authorities. This order will apply to inmates of hospitals or insane asylums. It is said President Johnson is in favor of the above order.

Her Majesty Queen Emma has spent the whole of to-day in visiting the tomb of Washington at Mount Vernon. Secretary McCullouch placed at her disposal the light and elegant revenue cutter Northerner, which returned yesterday from a trip to Portland, where she had been to convey Secretary McCulloch and family. The party, consisting of the Queen Dowager, Miss Spurgeon, Mr. P. S. Chilton, of the State Department, Consul General Odell, and Mr. Hopkins, Chamberlain, left Willard’s Hotel at eleven o’clock, and drove direct to the Navy Yard, where the Northerner was stationed. Through some misunderstanding the order for the trip did not reach Captain McGowan until nearly ten o’clock this morning, and consequently when the party reached the Navy Yard the cutter had not sufficient steam to start at once. There was also a blunder in the time at which her Majesty was expected to arrive, so that the Admiral commanding was not on hand to welcome her; but this was fortunately remedied by the politeness of that old and tried sailor, who received her Majesty and suite, escorted them on board the cutter, and apologized for the temporary absence of the Rear Admiral.

The news of the arrival of the Queen soon spread, when Read Admiral Radford, together with Commodore Smith, Captain Brown, Captain Balch and other officers of the navy, arrived and were introduced to the Queen, simultaneously with which a salute of twenty-one guns was fired in honor of her arrival. A short time was spent in interchange of friendly sentiment, some of the officers present having visited the Sandwich Islands and met the Queen at her palace. When the Admiral invited her Majesty to inspect the Navy Yard she was first shown the large fifteen-inch guns and a number of pieces captured from the enemy at different times and places, many of them broken and shattered by shell and explosion, but all of historic interest, and was then conducted to the ordinance room, shrapnel room, laboratory, room for the manufacture of percussion caps, and, in fact, shown everything of interest connected with the Navy Yard, in every department of which she seemed to be much interested. The Queen seemed particularly interested in the process of making percussion caps. The machine was put in operation, and a rod of copper given her. After explaining the process of manufacture she went to work and made over a hundred caps, which she desired to take with her. Another room was subsequently visited, where the explosive substance of the caps was supplied, and the caps made ready for use. Shortly after twelve o’clock the Queen and party returned to the cutter, which was then in readiness to start, when the Hawaiian flag was hoisted in honor of her Majesty, and the vessel loosened from her moorings and headed for Mount Vernon. The party on board, besides her Majesty and suite and the officers of the cutter, consisted of Rear Admiral Radford and two daughters, Captain Balch, Captain Brown, and Commodore Smith. The Queen and suite occupied seats upon the upper deck, beneath the awning, where they had a fine view of either bank of the Potomac, and seemed greatly interested in all they saw. Queen Emma asked many questions as to the positions occupied by the contending parties in the late war, and showed and intimate knowledge of the history of the Rebellion. The low stage of water prevented the cutter landing at the wharf upon her arrival at Mount Vernon, and all hands were compelled to go on shore in small boats. Previous to landing, however, an elegant cold collation, consisting of roast chicken, game, fruit, wine, and other delicacies, were served in the cabin of the Northern Light, furnished by Messrs. Sykes & Chadwick, of Willard’s Hotel, and served under their superintendence. Upon landing the first place visited was the tomb of Washington, where due respect was paid to the memory of the Father of this country, after which they repaired to the mansion, where they were kindly welcomed by Mr. U. H. Herbert, who for several years has had charge of the grounds, and who took particular pains to show and explain everything of interest. Every room of the house was explored, all the relics of Washington examined, and everything connected with Mount Vernon fully explained to her Majesty during the two hours passed within and around its sacred precincts. Nothing connected with the visit of Queen Emma to Washington has seemed to afford her so much genuine pleasure as the trip to-day. The fine weather, cool breeze, and splendid view, together with the freedom from restraint seemed to make her feel more at home, and she entered fully into the spirit of the occasion. She expresses herself highly pleased with Washington, its public buildings, and the reception she has met with while here, but greatly disappointed in the city itself as falling far short in size, beauty of its private residences, and general appearance from what she supposed the capital of so great a nation would possess. She expected to find the same magnificent palaces which she saw in Fifth avenue, New York, but instead has seen only common two-story brick tenements. The party arrived at the Navy Yard at 6 o’clock this evening, when the Queen made a short call at the residence of Rear-Admiral Radford, with whose daughters she had become well acquainted, and then returned to Willard’s to dinner.

A number of the representatives of the several tribes of American Indians now in the city, having expressed a desire to call on the Queen, claiming her as of the Indian race, their request was laid before her Majesty by the Acting Commissioner of Indian Affairs, Mr. Charles E. Mix, when she expressed her delight at the opportunity of seeing these representatives of the aboriginal races of this continent. She had contemplated a journey across the plains, expressly to see the native Americans, but by this unexpected opportunity a long and fatiguing journey would be avoided, and her wish be gratified. It was arranged that the Indians should be presented to her this evening at half-past 8 o’clock. At the appointed hour, accompanied by Miss Spurgeon, Mr. Chilton, and Mr. Hopkins, the Queen appeared in one of the large parlors of Willard’s Hotel, when the Acting Commissioner was presented to her. The representatives of the various tribes were then ushered in and presented by the Acting Commissioner. Those presented consisted of five Choctaws, headed by Governor Peter P. Pitchiynn; five Chickasaws, under Governor Winchester Colbert; three Southern Cherokees and nine wild savage Pawnees, including two squaws and one pappoose. The Choctaws, Chickasaws, and Cherokees were fully civilized, many of them being gentlemen of wealth and standing, and all educated. One judge, a doctor, and a clergyman were of the number. The Pawnees were of the wild, savage claas, accidentally in the city, and appeared in all the grandeur of their native garb, with feathers, war paint, weapons, moccasins, etc. The Queen seemed to be more than usually interested in their interview. At first her attention was fastened upon the savage Pawnees. She examined their weapons, dress, and ornaments, questioned them as to their manners and habits, manifested a peculiar sympathy for the squaws, and repeatedly chucked the pappoose under the chin. Tiring of these they were dismissed, when she entered into a lively conversation with the educated representatives of the other tribes got some general ideas of their respective histories, present condition, etc., and finally drew out a speech in his native dialect from Governor Pitchlynn, which was translated by the Choctaw preacher who was with him, and which amused and pleased him greatly. Pitchlynn, Colbert, and others, had children with them, towards whom the affection of the Queen seemed to go forth in a remarkable degree.

She insisted on shaking them all by the hand, and kissing such of them as were not disposed to avoid the consideration. The interview lasted about an hour, and was one of the most interesting that has occurred during her Majesty’s stay here. No programme has yet been arranged for tomorrow. The Queen has accepted Secretary Seward’s invitation to become his guest, and will repair to his mansion to-morrow, where she will remain until Monday, when she leaves for Niagara Falls.

(Evening Telegraph, 8/17/1866, p. 1)

The Evening Telegraph, Volume VI, Number 40, Page 1. August 17, 1866.

We Do Not Approve.

As we read the words which President Johnson spoke at his audience with Queen Emma, we nearly ridicule them. Were he instead the greatly beloved Abraham Lincoln, were it perhaps during his time, then the words would have been splendid. He was a very humble man, whereas this President is arrogant. It is unfortunate that it was him, and that he is the head of the Nation which we love. Here are his good for nothing words:—

“I offer you my esteem as you enter the Nation’s capital, for a people of 30,000,000″ [He knows that Hawaii is a tiny Nation, and is boasting of America's greatness.] “It is not because you are Royalty that I give you my regard, but because you are a woman who has looked out for the interest of your people.” [What is wrong with showing aloha in her Royal status?] “I can say that in our country, we are all royalty, we are all Kings and Queens. Therefore, when you speak to one of our people, you are speaking Monarch to Monarch.” [Queen Emma is aware of how America is; what purpose does it serve to speak those words in a welcoming address? You'd imagine that he would have words of aloha for Hawaii. America couldn't be more against their President [? Oi ole kue ko Amerika i ko lakou Peresidena].

[Johnson's speech as quoted in Memphis, Tennessee's Public Ledger of August 24, 1866, is as follows:

"I am most happy to renew to your Majesty the assurances of profound regard and esteem made to you by the Acting Secretary of State, and it affords me pleasure to offer you a cordial welcome to the capital of these United States, the seat of government for over thirty millions of people. And in according you this earnest welcome, permit me to assure you that it is not because you bear the title of Queen; it is induced solely by the prestige that has preceded you, that has assured us of your virtues as a woman, and especially of your efforts in the cause of Christianity, civilization and education among the people of your country. It is more on that account than of the rank or appellation that you bear. If I were disposed to be facetious on this occasion, I might say that while none of the people of these United States wear crowns, while no man is acknowledged as a king and no woman as a queen, yet while you are here in these United States, you will have none but queens to associate with."]

(Kuokoa, 10/27/1866, p. 3)

Ka Nupepa Kuokoa, Buke V, Helu 43, Aoao 3. Okatoba 27, 1866.

Pertaining to Queen Leleonalani.—This past Saturday, our beloved Queen returned to her residence Rooke House, seaside of Kaopuaua; and there many people went to give gifts [hookupu], and give their warm aloha to her. There was great and numerous hookupu given to her. This past Friday, she left the stifling air of town and returned to her Home in the uplands [Hanaiakamalama], where they relaxed to the sweet call of the singing snails [pupukanioe], and her royal husband and their beloved child who left for the dark lands.

[Here is another example where the initial "Ka" or "Ke" in a distinctive name is left off. Whereas Queen Emma is usually known as "Kaleleonalani," here she is called "Leleonalani." This works just as long as there is no confusion as to what or who is being referred to.

Kaumualii = Umualii, Kawaiahao = Waiahao, Kamoiliili = Moiliili, &c., &c., &c.]

(Au Okoa, 11/5/1866, p. 2)

Ke Au Okoa, Buke II, Helu 29, Aoao 2. Novemaba 5, 1866.

AN AMAZING AWA BOWL.

Brought over by Jim Davis, the supercargo [kupakako] of the steamer Upolu, was a stone awa bowl that has a god image [kii akua] on its side. It is estimated to be 150 years old. This kanoa was found in the earth of Halikiki, Kona, Hawaii, a few feet underground. It was found when the land was being worked to plant coffee, and some people said there was a house foundation there in the olden days. There are many who say that a kanoa carved out of stone is very rare, and that most seen to this day are made from wood. This kanoa will be taken to the Bishop Museum after the one who it belongs to gives his consent.

[There was also this story on a stone kanoa at the Museum. And this did not i hear make its way to the Bishop Museum...]

(Aloha Aina, 6/9/1900, p. 6)

Ke Aloha Aina, Buke VI, Helu 23, Aoao 6. Iune 9, 1900.

About Queen Emma Lani.

We extend aloha to Queen Kaleleonalani with her safe return to her birth sands, and to the bosoms of her makaainana and the makaainana of her Chief one who has departed.

We give our thanks to Almighty God for lovingly watching over and guiding her, on her voyage over the ocean and the great lands of the Earth. And for the giving of kind and loving receptions in all places she went, in Royal courts as well as amongst the commoners.

We are pleased with the joy of their Highnesses, the Alii, the Kaukau Alii, and all of the Honorable ones of this Archipelago at the return of this Royal Descendant of Hawaii nei.

We are pleased as well along with all the makaainana of the Entire Nation, at seeing once again her face.

Along with this joy is also some sadness and grief for the taking of Her Royal Sister-in-Law [Kaikoeke Lani],¹ and her Foster Mother [Makuahine Hanai].² We remember this, and we ask of the Benevolent God to envelope in the protection of His Aloha, all who are grieving because of their aloha for those who have departed.

¹Victoria Kalohelani Kamamalu Kaahumanu (11/1/1838–5/29/1866)

²Grace Kamaikui Ruka [Rooke] (1808–7/24/1866)

(Kuokoa, 10/27/1866, p. 2)

Ka Nupepa Kuokoa, Buke V, Helu 43, Aoao 2. Okatoba 27, 1866.

Filed under: Alii, Aloha Aina, Hawaiians Abroad Tagged: Emalani, Grace Kamaikui Rooke, Kaleleonalani, Kalohelani, Victoria Kamamalu Kaahumanu

Hoapili W. Kaauwai and Kiliwehi.—We are curious about the attendants mentioned above, because they have not returned from the trip of the Queen, whereas they were two who joined in on the journey of Kaleleonalani when she set off for the continents of the East and the West. Therefore we question and ask, where are those two? Maybe they are staying on land or gone astray at sea? We hear a lot of stories, yet we will not lose our head and spread them at once, because here we are in Honolulu where it is said, “speculate this way, speculate that way”.¹ Tell us, O Alii and makaainana loving Hawaii.

¹”Nunu aku, nunu mai” perhaps is a variant of “Nune aku, nune mai”, and is a saying associated with busy Honolulu. Is there anyone with more information on this saying?

[There is much written about the happenings between Hoapili and Kiliwehi.]

(Kuokoa, 10/27/1866, p. 2)

Ka Nupepa Kuokoa, Buke V, Helu 43, Aoao 2. Okatoba 27, 1866.

Hawaiian Language Book

A BOOK EDITED BY HENRY P. JUDD

A book completed in the Hawaiian language is being published by the press next month.

It was written by Rev. Henry P. Judd (Kauka), a professor of the Hawaiian language at the University of Hawaii.

The writing and editing took two years, and it was 30 years of learning and practicing of the language.

Kauka (Judd) says there are three sections to this book. The first part is the studying and the giving of rules of Hawaiian expression; the second is reading lessons; and the third is the translation of 3,000 words.

Mr. Judd has taught and travelled here and there in the islands obtaining what he was after. His kupuna came to Hawaii nei 111 years ago, and therefore, he has the appropriate place for his work. Every Sunday, he gives his sermons in Hawaiian to Hawaiians in Kaneohe.

He gained his knowledge and proficiency in the Hawaiian language through his becoming a translator [Maheleolelo] in the courts, the [Evangelical] Conferences, and other gatherings.

This book is being published by the Newspaper Company of Honolulu, that is the Star-Bulletin of Honolulu.

With Mr. John F. G. Stokes, one of the first trustees of the Bishop Museum, Mr. Judd is now in the process of making a word list in English and Hawaiian, which will be completed in a few months.

[This is referring to the book: Judd, Henry P. The Hawaiian language. Honolulu: Honolulu Star-Bulletin, Ltd., 1939.]

(Hoku o Hawaii, 7/26/1939, p. 1)

Ka Hoku o Hawaii, Volume XXXIV, Number 13, Aoao 1. Iulai 26, 1939.

Filed under: Book, Education, Language, Missionary, Translation Tagged: Henry P. Judd, John F. G. Stokes, Kauka

[Found under: "This and That."]

The Portuguese are hewing a-la stone in the uplands of Waipilopilo for the new structure that the Hon. C. R. Bishop is considering building for the benefit of the young children of the school and a place to house the antiques of the royal women Pauahi and Kaleleonalani.

(Kuokoa, 6/2/1888, p. 3)

Ka Nupepa Kuokoa, Buke XXVII, Helu 22, Aoao 3. Iune 2, 1888.

Our English Items.

Ahi Wela.

[THE FIRE OF LOVE]

Kuu pua i li’a ai,
A’u i kui a lawa,
I lei hoohiehie,
No ke ano ahiahi,

Hui:—Ahi wela mai nei loko,
I ka hana a ke aloha,
E lalawe nei i kuu kino,
Konikoni lua i ka puuwai,

Elua no maua,
A i ike ia hana,
Lai ai ka nanea ana,
Hooipo i kuu kino.

(English Translation.)

The flower I cherish
I have strung for my wreat
To grace myself
At eventide

Cho:—The fiery flame is within me,
It is the work of love,
It is bringing trouble to my soul,
Causing my heart to throb.

Together we have roamed,
And viewed the olden scenes,
Fanned by the gentle winds,
So soothing to my heart.

(Kuokoa Home Rula, 5/21/1909, p. 1)

Kuokoa Home Rula, Bukke VII, helu 21, Aoao 1. Mei 21, 1909.

The Claim of Liliuokalani, Former Queen of Hawaii.

HATCH’S STATEMENT BEFORE THE COMMITTEE.

Mr. Chairman and gentlemen, I am very glad to have the opportunity to appear before you to make a statement in regard to the claim of the late Queen, especially because I was concerned in the provisional government which carried on the contest with her some twelve years ago. I may state that I have been a resident of the Hawaiian Islands for thirty-one years. I was not in Honolulu at the moment of the overthrow of the throne, being in California attending to some private business. I returned within a few weeks after that event, and from that time to the time of the signing of the treaty of annexation I had something to do, as an advisor and minister of President Dole, with the revolutionary government.

Mr. Graham. And the former sovereigns who had to do with this land.

Mr. Hatch. That is what I, am going to explain in detail.

The first sovereign of the whole group was Kamehameha I, who reigned a little over a hundred years ago. Prior to that date the group of islands was divided up among a number of petty kings. Kamehameha I was the first king to reduce these lands to his rule. He reigned as an absolute monarch. His son, Kamehameha II, and Kamehameha III, who inherited the throne, were absolute monarchs. The title to every bit of land in the kingdom was vested in the sovereign. He could deprive anybody of their occupation or land by a simple decree.

Kamehameha following the advice of lawyers, in whom he had confidence concluded that it would be for the benefit of the kingdom to establish a constitutional monarchy, so he voluntarily promulgated a written constitution, containing a bill of rights, and guaranteeing private holdings in land. He also submitted to the legislature an act providing for a commission to pass upon all claims to real estate.

Mr. Graham. Who was appeared as a grantor in those titles?

Mr. Hatch. The sovereign. And a royal patent under the great seal, confirming the act of the land commission is the starting point of all Hawaiian titles to this day. This made a clean start in about 1840.

I wish to submit to you my view of the Queen’s interest in the portion of the land in Hawaii known as the “crown land.” I take it that she has an equitable life interest in the income of those crown lands and has never been deprived of that life interest by any sort of legal procedure. She was deprived of her throne by act of war. There was a revolution, and an actual state of warfare existing for over three years; practically during the whole term of President…

(Kuokoa Home Rula, 5/21/1909, p. 1)

Kuokoa Home Rula, Buke VII, Helu 21, Aoao 1. Mei 21, 1909.

…Cleveland’s administration. Through that state of war came the establishment of the Republic of Hawaii. This action was forced upon the revolutionary party in Honolulu in consequence of the action of President Cleveland in attempting to restore the Queen to the throne. As long as the government remained a provisional government, it was comparatively easy for the President of the United States to claim that the provisional government had no right to exist and that the Queen was the lawful sovereign, which would have defeated the whole revolution. Not submitting to President Cleveland’s view of the question, which had been in dispute since he became President of the United States, the provisional government, acting with the support of the people, represented the business interest of Hawaii, called a constitutional convention, and regularly proclaimed the Republic of Hawaii, which was granted recognition by the leading nations of the world. That was followed by the treaty, the Newland’s resolution, and the actual raising of the flag by the armed forces of the United States under the command of Admiral Miller.

I claim that from start of finish there was no procedure taken against private property, either by the provisional government or by the United States, that would deprive a party, from the Queen down, of one iota of private property. Certain people who conducted a conspiracy were tried by regularly constituted tribunals and were sentenced to [unclear] but there was never any intention to deprived them of their private estates. The constitutional convention declared by resolution that the crown-land estate was public property. There was no decision of a court, however, and no hearing given to the Queen. It was merely a [unclear] without any consideration of her interests. It was a [unclear] measure. A state of war was still existing.

After the heat of the contest passed there was a strong feeling that the Queen should be given some allowance in consequence of having been deprived of the income of the crown lands. A committee of the Senate, headed by Senator Mitchell, made a report that the sentiment was universal in Hawaii, irrespective of party, that the Queen should received some compensation for her loss of her life interest in the crown lands. They held that she had no legal title, but had a very strong equitable claim.

Mr. Fulton. Has the United States any control of those lands now?

Mr. Hatch. The fee simple title is in the United States subject to the Queen’s life interest. By the treaty and the resolution of annexation the title to all public property in Hawaii became vested in the United States. The Territory was given the use and benefit of the Crown lands, as well as the other government lands, to support the territory government. These lands are mostly under lease and produce an income. That income is applied to the support of the territorial government.

Resuming the narrative of the history of the Crown lands: There was left a very large area of land, the public domain, after all private claims had been met by the land commission. As to that, the King recognized the wisdom of this proposition, which of course did not originate in his own brain, but was suggested to him by his legal advisers, who were educated lawyers, that he held that public domain in two capacities to a certain extent as heir of his grandfather—that was a private interest—and that as a sovereign there was a public interest which he represented. Now he said, “I will divide these holdings; I will keep as my private portion one0third of the domain, and two-thirds I will deed to the government as government lands.” That was carried out by actual deed and approved by net of the legislature. The portion which he reserved as his private estate is the domain which is now in question. It has been considered to have acquired a quasi public character, I deny that it has ever lost its character as a private estate. It was and has remained a private estate down to this day, as I contend.

To throw some light upon the question whether these early sovereigns had the right of selling the land, I cite you the second volume of the Hawaiian reports, page 715. The case is entitled “In the matter of the Estate of his Majesty Kamehameha IV, late deceased,” and was decided by the supreme court in 1864. The King died without children. His widow, Queen Emma, made a claim to a share of these lands as a widow. The court held she was entitled to dower in this estate as wife of the King. I claim that this case is a very strong confirmation of m position—that this is private land. No court would hold that a widow of a King was entitled to dower in public lands. The court goes on to give a history of these lands, [partially unclear from here on down].

[This is also translated and printed in Hawaiian in Kuokoa Home Rula. "KOI A LILIUOKALANI, MOIWAHINE MUA O HAWAII."

Although this document should be easily found elsewhere, there are other stories in newspapers like Kuokoa Home Rula that are not legible online. They need to be rescanned clearly, so that they can be read as they were written, for what good is information if it cannot be read?]

(Kuokoa Home Rula, 5/21/1909, p. 2)

Kuokoa Home Rula, Buke VII, Helu 21, Aoao 2. Mei 21, 1909.

MAKALAPUA.

O Makalapua ulumahiehie,
O ka lei o Kamakaeha,
No Kamakaeha ka lei o na Liawahine,
No na wahine kihene pua.

Hui:—E lei ho–i e Liliulani e,
E lei ho–i e Liliulani e.

Haihai pua Kamani pauku pua Ki-ki,
I lei hoowehi no ka wahine,
I walea ai i ka waokele,
Iuka o Omaonahele.

Lei Kaala i ka ua a ka Naulu,
Hoolue ihola ilalo o Haleauau,
Ka ua lei kakooula i ke pili,
I pili ia e ka mauu nene me ke kupukupu.

Lei aku i na hala o Kekele,
Na hala moe ipo o Malailua,
Ua maewa wale i ke oho o ke Kawelu,
Ka lei Kamakahala a ka ua i Waahila.

[Another well known mele for Queen Liliuokalani found within the pages of the Hawaiian-Language Newspapers.]

(Aloha Aina, 1/16/1897, p. 7)

Ke Aloha Aina, Buke III, Helu 3, Aoao 7. Ianuari 16, 1897.

KE KAENA A KA MOI KALAKAUA

Ua kaahele au maluna o ka ilihonua me na moana,
A Inia mamao, a me Kina kaulana;
Hoea i na aekai o Aferika, a me na palena o Europa,
A halawai me ka ikaika o na aina apau,
A ia’u i ku ai ma ka aoao o na Poo Aupuni,
Ka poe mana maluna o ka lakou, me ka hiehie Alii;
Hoomaopopo iho la au i ka ukuiki, a nawaliwali o ko’u,
Me ko’u Nohoalii hookahua ia maluna o kahi puu Pele,
A ma kahi he miliona i hooko i ka keia mau Moi,
He mau tausani wale iho no malalo o ko’u mau malu;
Aka, ke upu nei loko, na’u ke Kaena hiki,
Aia he mau nani maloko o na poai o ko’u mau aekai—
I oi aku ka makamae i ka o’u mau hoa Moi,
Aohe o’u kumu hopo maloko o ko’u Aupuni,
He hiki ke hui me ko’u lahui, me ka weli ole,
Aohe makau no’u iho, me ke kiai pilipaa ole ia,
A na’u ke Kaena, he momi i hoounaia mailuna mai na’u—
Eia me A’u ke Aloha pilipaa o Ko’u Lahuikanaka.

(Au Hou, 2/14/1912, p. 25)

Ke Au Hou, Buke 3, Helu 6, Aoao 25. Feberuari 14, 1912.

King Kalakaua’s Boast.

O’er land and sea I’ve made my way
To farthest Ind, and great Cathay;
Reached Afric’s shores, and Europe’s strand;
And met the mighty of every land.
And as I stood by each sovereign’s side,
Who ruled his realm with a royal pride,
I felt how small my sway,—and weak:—
My throne based on a mere volcanic peak,
Where millions do these Kings obey,
Some thousands only own my sway.
And yet I feel that I may boast,
Some good within my sea-bound coast,
Richer than those of my grander peers,
That I within my realm need have no fears:—
May mingle with my people without dread:
No danger fear for my unguarded head,
And boast a treasure, sent me from above
That I have indeed, my people’s love.

(Pacific Commercial Advertiser, 8/27/1881, p. 1)

The Pacific Commercial Advertiser, Volume XXVI, Number 9, Page 1. August 27, 1881.

Schools and Seminaries.—In the very important point of providing instruction for all classes, as in every other duty connected with their sacred calling, the missionaries stand prominent. With them, I believe, resides the merit of having excited the chiefs to desire a school for the systematic education of their children of both sexes. With the concurrence of the king and chiefs, in 1839, the American mission selected for that purpose Mr. & Mrs. Cooke, who were assistant missionaries. Having lately at the request of Dr. Judd, visited the school daily, to watch the progress of a disease, bearing more resemblance to the “typhus mitior” of “Cullen,” than any other known types of fever, I have been an eye-witness to the anxious and parental-like care of Mr. & Mrs. Cooke, both of the sick and healthy children of the chiefs; and I am prepared to state from observation, that a more proper selection could not have been made.

The school-room is very commodiously arranged. Strict order and obedience are observed, without any exertion of authority approaching to harshness. Books, maps, stationery, gloves (terrestrial and celestial,) are at all times within the access of the scholars, and there is an excellent apparatus to illustrate the movements of the planets which compose our solar system.

(Friend, August 1, 1844, p. 35)

The Friend, Volume II, Number VIII, Page 35. August 1, 1844.

The following is a list of the young chiefs at present in the school of Mr. and Mrs. Cooke:

*Heir apparent to the crown. (The king having no children.)
†Governor presumptive of Kauai.
‡Gov. presumpt. of maui. (Now convalescing from fever.)
‖Convalescing from fever—(25th May.)
§Heir apparent to the premiership.
¶Half-sister of Abigail.
**The premier.

Nor do Mr. & Mrs. Cooke neglect to impress upon their pupils that the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and religion the basis of all private and public worth. A portion of scripture is read morning and evening, with singing and prayer, in the presbyterian form of family worship.

On Sundays, the pupils regularly attend two services in native, by the Rev. Mr. Armstrong, and one in English, by the Rev. Mr. Damon.

Mr. and Mrs. Cooke, both by precept and the example of their own well regulated family, enforce the utmost propriety of moral deportment, and every punctilio of cleanliness, dress, manner and address, calculated to add the polish of refinement to more solid and useful attainments.

The pupils rise with the sun, breakfast at 7 A. M., dine at 1 o’clock, take tea at 6 P. M., and retire early to rest. At table, Mr. and Mrs. Cooke always preside, and there is an abundant supply of good and substantial food.¹

The school hours are from 9 to 12 A. M., and from 2 to 5 P. M.

The medical care of the pupils has devolved upon Dr. G. P. Judd, who not withstanding his onerous and multifarious duties as secretary of state for foreign affairs, head of the financial department, &c., &c., always finds time to attend, when wanted. i myself have been an eye-witness of the extreme anxiety and tenderness with which he watched the progress of the fever of little William, whose symptoms were, for several weeks, very alarming. And it is but right I should add that his good and exemplary lady was a frequent visitor at the bed-side of the sick child.

It is impossible, in any part of the world, that sick children could have been better looked after, than were William, Lot and Jane, by Dr. Judd, and Mr. and Mrs. Cooke, whether as regards the curative or nursing department.

Amongst other things pleasing to observe, was the great concern and affection of the parents, especially in the case of William, who was the only one in real danger.

The pupils are encouraged in the gymnastical exercises which tend to develop the physical powers and fortify the constitution. Among these are playing ball, flying kites, cultivation of flowers, swinging, see-sawing, walking, and riding on horseback.

To me it is a most pleasing scene to see them all, boys and girls, well attired and well mounted, merry and good humored, curvetting, galloping and turning round their horses with great dexterity. This pleasure I have, almost every evening during my rides, as I seldom fail to meet and ride on part of my way with them.

When Admiral Thomas was here, he was always glad to see them at his house, and to encourage them to go out to tea-parties at the houses of respectable foreign residents here. I have thus met the young chiefs often in society, and I have always found that they support their part in the conversation, in English, with much decorum and propriety. In fact, there is nothing perceptible in their manner or habits that could strike a stranger as differing much from the manners and habits of young English or Americans of the same age.

Each child or pupil has from two to six native attendants, namely: tailors, washers, grooms, &c., according to the age, rank and sex of each; and these are all under the direction of John Ii and his wife, both most respectable natives, who cooperate with Mr. and Mrs. Cooke in excluding these attendants from any intercourse of intimacy with the young chiefs that could communicate to them their own vices, prejudices and superstitions.

Mr. Cooke assures me that in every department of education, they show a readiness and docility quite equal to any other children, of the same ages, and under the same circumstances.

If is evident that under his and Mrs. Cooke’s tuition, these young chiefs will go forth into the world and assume their respective stations, having a fund of general knowledge vastly superior to what is sometimes found in the riders of extensive provinces, and even some republics in Spanish America. It is equally obvious that the administration of these future rulers must be immeasurably more enlightened than any that has ever before existed in these islands; and when they come into power, a new and better order of things may be expected.

This most useful institution, fraught with so many blessings present and prospective, temporal and spiritual, is supported at an expense to the government of about $2000 yearly. This is all that is allowed to Mr. and Mrs. Cooke, for their own salaries, for finding the table, domestics and all incidental expenses. To me it is incomprehensible how they can do so much, with so little.

The clothing is found by the parents or guardians of the pupils. It is supplied in abundance and good taste.

Separate rooms are provided for every two of the pupils; and the apartments are clean, well furnished and well ventilated. There are in all 17 rooms of various dimensions, opening into a court 36 feet square, with windows on the outside, which is 76 feet square. The whole building cost originally little more than $2000, though it is solidly constructed with sun-dried bricks (adobes) with a well thatched roof. But the furniture must have cost a great deal, as no comfort, in that respect, that can be imagined, is wanting.

The Rev. Mr. Dibble says that the king, when surveying the happy group, and noticing their improvement, remarked: “I wish my lot had been like yours; I deeply regret the foolish manner in which I spent the years of my youth;” and I would venture to add, that the king has more reason to be proud of this chiefs’ school than of any thing within his dominion.

(Friend, August 1, 1844, p. 36)

The Friend, Volume II, Number VIII, Page 36. August 1, 1844.

¹This comment about the abundance of food reminded me of something Liliuokalani said in Hawaii’s Story by Hawaii’s Queen. “…our instructors were especially particular to teach us the proper use of the English language; but when I recall the instances in which we were sent hungry to bed, it seems to me that they failed to remember that we were growing children. A thick slice of bread covered with molasses was usually the sole article of our supper, and we were sometimes ingenious, if not over honest, in our search for food: if we could beg something of the cook it was the easier way; but if not, anything eatable left within our reach was surely confiscated. As a last resort, we were not above searching the gardens for any esculent root or leaf, which (having inherited the art of igniting a fire from the friction of sticks), we could cook and consume without the knowledge of our preceptors.”

Speaking of Hawaii’s Story by Hawaii’s Queen, i was expecting the new much-awaited edition to be available already, but hopefully it will be out in bookstores soon! I am thinking of putting up related articles like this one (mostly from the Hawaiian-Language Newspapers) to perhaps give a fuller picture of topics covered in the Queen’s book.

[This is written by Robert Crichton Wyllie, and is found in a very enlightening treatise describing many aspects of life in Honolulu in the 1840s. "NOTE On the Shipping, Trade, Agriculture, Climate, Diseases, Religious Institutions, Civil and Social Conditions, Mercantile and Financial Policy of the Sandwich or Hawaiian Islands, viewed in relation to other groups of islands, and to the natural and acquired advantages of the Sandwich or Hawaiian Islands." Friend, June 1–September 24, 1844.]