"At the present time I have four foreigners as my ministerial
advisers. But if, among these young men now standing before me, and
under this flag, there are any who shall qualify themselves to fill
these positions, then I will select them to fill their places.
(Loud cheers.) Aloha to you all."
His manner as a speaker was extremely good, with sufficient
gesticulation for the emphasis of particular points. The address
was frequently interrupted by applause, and when at its conclusion
he bowed gracefully to the crowd and said, "My aloha to you all,"
the cheering and enthusiasm were absolutely unbounded. And so the
great hookupu ended, and the assemblage broke up into knots to
discuss the royal speech and the day's doings.
I.L.B.
LETTER XIV.
HILO. HAWAII.
The king "signified his intention to honour Mr. and Mrs. Severance
with his company" on the evening of the day after the reception, and
this involved a regular party and supper. You can hardly imagine
the difficulties connected with "refreshments," where few, if any,
of the materials which we consider necessary for dishes suitable for
such occasions can be procured at the stores, and even milk and
butter are scarce commodities.
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