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The King's response to Restoration Day.
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His Majesty Edmund K. Silva, Jr. Nou Ke Akua Ke Aupuni O Hawaii
Ka Puuhonua O Na Wahi Pana O Hawaii Nei kingdomofhawaii.info
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_bilateral_treaties_signed_by_the_Kingdom_of_Hawaii
The United Nations Charter provides the rest of the authority to do it. (An autonomous independent sovereign nation-state contemplated
under Article 1 of the 1933 Montevideo Convention on Rights and Duties of States requiring the state as a person of international law possessing the four qualifications of (a) a permanent population, (b) a defined territory, c) government;
and (d) capacity to enter into relations with the other states.)
July 31, 2015
To: The Kingdom of Hawaii,
L Hoihoi E,
Today, I was asked, why am I not celebrating L Hoihoi E? With clarity of a sound and calm mind and a peaceful sprit I said: Normally I would take great pleasure in seeing the people celebrating. Joy
and laughter are the birthright of everyone.
I find myself, however, having mixed emotions about the celebrating of L Hoihoi E (Restoration Day). This holiday commemorates the period when a British admiral declared British authority over the
Kingdom of Hawaii that displaced the legitimate government of King Kamehameha III. The episode ended a few months later when the British Government reversed the admirals declaration and restored the authority of the King.
While certainly regaining independence is something to celebrate, the fact is that the British seizure lasted
only a few months and then ended.
That restoration, however, also lasted only a short time. Then, 122 years ago, the United States seized our
nation. The United States Minister played a key role in the overthrow of our government. The integrity
of the British governments restoration did not manifest in the United States and our loss of independence continues to this day.
Celebrating our independence is, therefore, premature. We have lots of work to do that will one day
culminate in our restored independence and a true celebration. Until that time, I find it difficult to join in
the Restoration Day festivities.
Some time ago, I asked someone why are you so despondent? She looked at me said, there are so many kings, queens and Prime Ministers claiming they are the one that can lead us and Ive not found one that actually has the talent, courage, wisdom and unconditional love to make that happen for us all. Everyone
is so self-serving, egotistical, vain, and untrusting.
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Ka Puuhonua O Na Wahi Pana O Hawaii Nei Nou Ke Akua Ke Aupuni O Hawaii
kingdomofhawaii.info
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_bilateral_treaties_signed_by_the_Kingdom_of_Hawaii
The United Nations Charter provides the rest of the authority to do it. An autonomous independent sovereign nation-state contemplated under
Article 1 of the 1933 Montevideo Convention on Rights and Duties of States requiring the state as a person of international law possessing the
four qualifications of (a) a permanent population, (b) a defined territory, c) government; and (d) capacity to enter into relations with the other
states.
Then I said: If you were to speak to the King what would you say to him? She looked at me and said, are
you the King? I said, what is your spirit telling you? She said, Yes you are. Then she knelt and cried. I
quickly placed my hands upon her shoulders and said; you kneel to no man and you kneel only to God.
It is my sincerest prayer that one day we can be a united people, even an independent Nation. Until such time when this becomes a reality, I will celebrate each day for breath and the ability to see another person register as a citizen/subject of the Kingdom of Hawaii. This I will say, the Kingdom is restored. There are many out there that call themselves various names to entice and lure those thirsting for leadership. In the absence of real leadership, they will join up with what they think is something pono but in reality, it is not. These groups out there are simply that, groups. We are not a group. We are the Kingdom of Hawaii. That is who we are and have been since King Kamehameha I, brought us all together. I am the King and I ask all of you to join me in restoring our independence and I can promise you, that when we are united, we will be a Sovereign Nation The Kingdom of Hawaii. Nou Ke Akua Ke Aupuni O Hawaii. Once we have our independence, we will have great cause for celebration. We are the Kingdom of Hawaii Ua Mau ke Ea o ka Aina i ka Pono, Edmund K. Silva, Jr. Alii Nui Mi cc: Na Kupuna Council O Hawaii Nei ame Moku Alii Manao Nui Lanny Sinkin
Chief Justice Hawaii Supreme Court Minister of Foreign Affairs