Thursday, June 25, 2009

Annexation done by an end-run on law - Maui News, June 18, 2009

The following was posted in the Maui News by James Ballao of Wailuku:
The July 17, 1893, Blount report and the Oct. 18, 1893, Gresham report established American participation in the Kingdom of Hawaii's overthrow through the command of Minister John L. Stevens.
After a review of reports and the personal appearance Dec. 18, 1893, of Princess Victoria Ka'iulani, American President Grover Cleveland ordered Sanford B. Dole to dissolve the Provisional Government and restore Queen Lili'uokalani. Dole refused!... 'Read Full Maui News Article'.

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