Rensselaer Journal, Volume 10, Number 49, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 16 May 1901 — A Curious Mistake. [ARTICLE]

A Curious Mistake.

Word comes from Hawaii of a curious mistake that arose there through “America” and “God Save the King’ being set to the same music. A British war ship called there, and the commander made an official call on Governor Dole. The government band played “God Save the King” as the visitors came up. The Hawaiian house ol representatives was in session, but the members did not know what was going on outside. When the music began one member suggested that all stand up while the national anthem, “America,” was being played. The idea was promptly adopted.