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... some years . We never failed to go to church in a procession every Sunday in charge of our teachers , Mr. and Mrs. Cooke , and occupied seats in the immediate vicinity of the pew where the king was seated . The custom 6 Hawaii's Story.
... some years . We never failed to go to church in a procession every Sunday in charge of our teachers , Mr. and Mrs. Cooke , and occupied seats in the immediate vicinity of the pew where the king was seated . The custom 6 Hawaii's Story.
Page 51
... seat was reserved for her appropriate to her rank as queen dowager , but she never showed the king in any way that she appreciated his courtesy . CHAPTER VIII KING KALAKAUA My brother's reign began on Feb. Queen Emma 51.
... seat was reserved for her appropriate to her rank as queen dowager , but she never showed the king in any way that she appreciated his courtesy . CHAPTER VIII KING KALAKAUA My brother's reign began on Feb. Queen Emma 51.
Page 97
... seats assigned to the ladies of the cabinet at the right of the king's dais . The wives of ministers had the front row of seats . ( In times of more ancient date the first seats of honor were always taken by the native Hawaiian ...
... seats assigned to the ladies of the cabinet at the right of the king's dais . The wives of ministers had the front row of seats . ( In times of more ancient date the first seats of honor were always taken by the native Hawaiian ...
Page 98
... seat with the cabinet ladies , and even to take the first seat , thus assuming precedence over all . It was a surprise to Minister Car- ter on entering to find the seat which belonged to his wife occupied by another person . After a ...
... seat with the cabinet ladies , and even to take the first seat , thus assuming precedence over all . It was a surprise to Minister Car- ter on entering to find the seat which belonged to his wife occupied by another person . After a ...
Page 99
... seat of honor , and , as before , absolutely refused to leave it . Words passed between the chief justice and the minister . Mr. Judd claimed that he was the highest officer in the islands . To which Minister Cooper re- torted that he ...
... seat of honor , and , as before , absolutely refused to leave it . Words passed between the chief justice and the minister . Mr. Judd claimed that he was the highest officer in the islands . To which Minister Cooper re- torted that he ...
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Page 387 - Now, to avoid any collision of armed forces, and perhaps the loss of life, I do under this protest, and impelled by said force, yield my authority until such time as the Government of the United States...
Page 397 - Congress, all the military, civil, and judicial powers exercised by the officers of the existing government of the same shall be vested in such person or persons and shall be exercised in such manner as the President of the United States shall direct for maintaining and protecting the inhabitants of Louisiana in the free enjoyment of their liberty, property, and religion.
Page 397 - The municipal legislation of the Hawaiian Islands, not enacted for the fulfillment of the treaties so extinguished, and not inconsistent with this joint resolution nor contrary to the Constitution of the United States nor to any existing treaty of the United States, shall remain in force until the Congress of the United States shall otherwise determine.
Page 397 - States the absolute fee and ownership of all public, government, or crown lands, public buildings or edifices, ports, harbors, military equipment, and all other public property of every kind and description belonging to the government of the Hawaiian Islands, together with every right and appurtenance thereunto appertaining...
Page 370 - O, it is excellent To have a giant's strength ; but it is tyrannous To use it like a giant.
Page 396 - WHEREAS the Government of the Republic of Hawaii having, in due form, signified its consent, in the manner provided by its constitution, to cede absolutely and without reserve to the United States...
Page 398 - The present convention shall be ratified by both contracting parties in accordance with their constitutional procedure, and the ratifications shall be exchanged at Washington as soon as possible. In witness whereof, the respective Plenipotentiaries have signed the convention both in the English and Spanish languages and have thereunto affixed their seals.
Page 398 - The President shall appoint five commissioners, at least two of whom shall be residents of the Hawaiian Islands, who shall, as soon as reasonably practicable, recommend to Congress such legislation concerning the Hawaiian Islands as they shall deem necessary or proper.
Page 398 - There shall be no further immigration of Chinese into the Hawaiian Islands, except upon such conditions as are now or may hereafter be allowed by the laws of the United States; and no Chinese, by reason of anything herein contained, shall be allowed to enter the United States from the Hawaiian Islands.
Page 395 - Plenipotentiary, His Excellency John L. Stevens, has caused United States troops to be landed at Honolulu, and declared that he would support the said Provisional Government.