16 Reached Honolulu at sunrise but did not get into the harbor until 8 am. The view of the island from the sea was that of cloud-capped volcanoes with broad tops. The country generally looked unclothed by trees or bushes. Rain however falls daily or hourly on the hillsides & volcanoes near Honolulu. The town of Honolulu is neat & well laid out with many auto & tramway-cars. Took a ride in an auto with Stone, Beechfield & others. Went to Pali, a cliff along the coast where a great battle once took place. Wind at this place very strong & constant. On way up it rained pretty heavily, a soft misty rain. Roadway lined by camphor trees, casuarinas, eucalyptus & native trees. The residences were