And the deuce knows what we may do—
But we’re back once more on the old trail, our own trail, the out trail
We’re down, hull down on the long Trail—the trail that is always new!’”
Thus, on our Golden Adventure, we set out to sea once more, answering its clear call; and it is Good-by Hawaii—Hawaii of love and unquestioning friendship without parallel. Her sons and daughters, they have been kind beyond measure.
Great love to you, Hawaii—“until we meet again,” the words of your sweetest song of parting grief and joyful welcome:
“Aloha oe.”
| [2] | In 1921—114,879. |
| [3] | One statesman of the old régime, however, tells me this: “But for her determination to ‘rule’ instead of ‘reign’ as a constitutional sovereign, Liliuokalani might have lived and died a queen, with no stronger support than those who deposed her.” |
| [4] | In 1916 a specimen of the yellow-fin tuna sold in the Honolulu market weighing 287 pounds. The record yellow-fin tuna at Santa Catalina Island, California, was 51 pounds. |