The present king, who belonged to "his majesty's opposition" during the late reign, has yet to develop his qualities as a ruler.

He has shown sound judgment in the nomination of his cabinet; and he is believed to have the welfare of the people at heart.

He is unmarried; but is not likely to marry; and he will probably nominate a successor from one of the chief or ruling families still remaining.

The list from which he can choose is not very long; and it is most probable, as this is written, that he will nominate to succeed him Mrs.Bernice Pauahi Bishop, wife of the present Minister of Foreign Affairs.

Mrs.
Bishop is a lady of education and culture, of fine presence, every way fit to rule over her people; and her selection would be satisfactory to the foreign residents as well as to the best of the Hawaiian people.
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