The province of Ka'u has always been regarded as a land fatal to chiefs.

At the present day an inhabitant of Ka'u can be distinguished among other natives.

He is energetic, haughty in speech, and always ready to strike a blow when occasion presents.

He is proud, and worships his liberty.

Several Hawaiian chiefs have been killed by the people of Ka'u, among others Kohaokalani, Koihala, etc.
THE HISTORY OF KOHAOKALANI.
He was, according to tradition, the most important chief on the island, and reigned in royal state at Hilea.