Restoration of Hawaiian Kingdom - Bush Asked To Cooperate

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After having declared the independence of Hawai'i two years ago, Edmund Keli'i Silva Jr., heir to the throne of the archipelago's monarchy has now asked president George W. Bush to back up his words with deeds and consent to the restoration of the Hawaiian monarchy.

In a letter to the U.S. President, Edmund Keli'i Silva refers to what President Bush told the United Nations in a speech on 14 September:

"In the long run, the best way to protect the religious freedom, and the rights of women and minorities, is through institutions of self-rule, which allow people to assert and defend their own rights. All who stand for human rights must also stand for human freedom."

Keli'i Silva asks whether Bush is willing to fulfill that commitment with action in the case of the Hawaiian people, whose governing monarchy was overthrown by the action of American forces 112 years ago.

The illegality of the takeover was acknowledged in a joint resolution of the Senate and the House of Representatives in 1993. Congress, on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the illegal overthrow of the Kingdom of Hawaii on January 17, 1893, acknowledges the historical significance of this event which resulted in the suppression of the inherent sovereignty of the Native Hawaiian people and expresses its commitment to acknowledge the ramifications of the overthrow of the Kingdom of Hawaii, in order to provide a proper foundation for reconciliation between the United States and the Native Hawaiian people.

The goal of the Hawaiians is the restoration of the archipelago as a free and independent nation under its own government based on the traditional monarchy. The former U.S. military bases are to be converted to civilian use and the nation's economy is be put on a solid footing with land ownership returned to the crown and a proposed flat tax on income.

Perhaps this would be a good time to review and adopt some of the economic proposals of Silvio Gesell (The Natural Economic Order). Gesell, a German/Argentinian businessman and outsider economist proposed to base economic security and prosperity of the people on common land ownership and on a currency that is not subject to the constant drain of interest payments. It is interest taking center stage in our modern nations' economies, which forces the unnatural continuous growth model on us, hurting our future prospects of survival.

In a not-so-veiled allusion to President Bush's desire to reform the world by going to war, Keli'i Silva asks that Hawaiians' desire for peaceful human progress be given due consideration:

I also encourage you to consider the potential service a non-aligned nation based on spiritual principles can provide to the Human Family. There is no need for the Armageddon scenario that you have so brilliantly brought into focus. The Human Family can choose a different path. A non-aligned nation seeking only the greatest good for the Family can assist in identifying that path and unifying the Family to choose that path.

The designated Monarch of Hawai'i invites Bush to enjoy a great lu’au and traditional Hawaiian celebration with me, while we contemplate the incredible changes that are taking place in our world.

To many Americans, the thought of "losing" the string of pearls that is the Hawai'ian archipelago may seem strange, even preposterous. Yet, there is an indigenous population desiring to return to independence and self-rule. And persistence is known to bring forth the most unlikely results...

For the record, here is a communication from the Kingdom's Ministry of Public Relations with copies of the letter to Bush, and more information about the Hawaiian desire to re-gain independence.

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From: Ministry of Public Relations, Kingdom of Hawai'i

Attached: Copies of three (3) Letters sent to President Bush,
All World Leaders, UN Membership, UN
Consulates and Organizations, Native
Tribal Entities and US Government officials
All Worldwide Hawaiian Organizations


"KAMEHAMEHA RETURNS TO RECLAIM HAWAIIAN ISLAND KINGDOM IN SPECIAL CORONATION"

Honolulu, HI. (11/30/05) - The royal lineages of King Kamehameha, the first Hawaiian monarch; High Chief Kamehameha Nui of Maui Island; and Queen Liliu'okalani, the last reigning Hawaiian Monarch are reaching out from the past to re-establish the Hawaiian Island Kingdom to it's former glory. All of these lineages, together with those of several chiefly lines connected to all of the Hawaiian Islands, converge in the genealogy of Edmund Keli'i Silva, Jr., as confirmed by the House of Nobles of the Kingdom of Hawai'i. As a result, these same nobles sought out Mr. Silva and asked him to serve as the next reigning monarch of the Hawaiian Islands in an effort to restore the kingdom to its once independent state. His website at www.KingdomofHawaii.org, his personal royal seal depicting him wearing Kamehameha III's original royal feather cape and feather headdress (which is also stamped on his royal stationary), his families royal seal on file at Bishop museum, letters to President Bush, UN Secretary Kofi Anan, speeches to Hawaiians worldwide, and this personal interview, provides clues to his answer. Simply, "Yes." 

Having accepted this responsibility, his majesty has spent the past several months traveling throughout the Hawaiian Islands speaking to his subjects on matters relating to social needs, health coverage, economics, agriculture, political formation and representation, land alienation and development, cultural preservation, poverty, citizenship, US occupation, and many other important issues. 

In a personal interview with his majesty, he explains that while many of his Hawaiian and non-Hawaiian subjects since 9/11 have serious concerns and questions regarding the safety and security of Hawaii under the new system, he reassuringly reminds them that the newly restored Kingdom of Hawai'i will be neutral politically (similar to Switzerland), and therefore safer than it is within the US system. "Pearl Harbor would have never happened, and the current nuclear missile threat from Korea would not be an issue, if Hawai'i was demilitarized, independent from the US, and politically neutral."

His majesty Edmund Keli'i Silva, Jr., also considered the issue of an economic land base for the new kingdom, and is in the process of negotiating the return of all Kingdom government and crown lands (ceded land trust) and their lease rent revenues, which are currently being collected by the US and state governments, and are said to number in the hundreds of billions of dollars each year. With that goal in mind, he has already obtained agreements from several private landowners in Hawai'i, who have voluntarily turned over in excess of 250,000 acres of lands to the new kingdom in preparation for the restoration. "Hawaiians and non-Hawaiians alike have volunteered to help in their own individual or group capacities. With Akua (God) leading the way, all things are possible for the people of Hawai'i and the restoration of the Kingdom."

His majesty also has plans in place for US military bases that have been closed in Hawai'i. He plans to open them once again, but convert them from places of war, to places of peace, healing and new beginnings for people who are homeless, overcrowded in their present homes, or dependent on state or federal social programs. Within the bounds of these new "pu'uhonua" (places of refuge), people will be able to begin again with new land and homes opened up not only for these new residents, but also for students, doctors, social workers, psychologists, and other researchers and professionals who wish to offer their services to the people living there in exchange for housing. The remainder of military bases currently occupied, according to his majesty, will be eventually opened up for Hawaiian families living elsewhere in the world who desire to return home. "I see my people everyday, and they tell me that they are suffering under the present US system. Many of them are sick, homeless, impoverished, and hungry. It is about time that the kingdom return to its former glory so they can be helped. Out of the restoration flows the healing from Akua for Hawai'i's people."

Greater health through free universal medical care, reduction of poverty, homelessness and housing shortages through the opening up of lands now occupied by or closed down by the US military will ensure that people will no longer be landless. Many of these lands and lands under the ceded lands trust will be used not only as an economic base in the form of lease rents, but also will be made available to agriculturalists. "It is estimated that if all of the ancient fishponds were once again put into operation, they could feed every person currently residing in Hawai'i today on an ongoing basis."

This move, according to his majesty, together with the implementation of a flat income tax, and the opening up of lands to diversified agriculture, including the growing of crops that can be used for cattle feed and other grains, will move Hawai'i closer to economic independence, and the lowered cost of living that is needed. "Our cultural sites and ancient graveyards are being disturbed daily, many areas are over developed, and over populated. More and more we are dependent on foreign goods, with higher price tags at the checkstand as a result. Under the new monarchy, Hawaii independence naturally leads to personal independence, which in turn leads to economic independence for all of Hawai'i's people, both Hawaiian and non-Hawaiian alike."

Certainly, as many people already know, internationally and legally, the Hawaiian Kingdom still exists. This is supported by numerous international treaties with countries around the world instituted in the late 1700s to 1800s. His majesty Edmund Keli'i Silva Jr., received numerous letters from various world leaders stating that they support the restoration of the Hawaiian Kingdom, and acknowledge him as the new king via inheritance and genealogy. Several world leaders have committed to attending the coronation scheduled in Hawai'i for early next year, which should prove t