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Annexation Fight in Senate Opposes Hawaii Treaty
Senator Morrill argues against annexing Hawaii as the Senate spends hours in executive session. Pettigrew defends the treaty, blaming Stevens and the Dole government for the revolution, and cites the sugar bounty and military concerns. Morrill warns annexation harms policy, sugar industry, and national integrity, urging independence for the islands.
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Washington
Senate
Pettigrew
Dole
Lilivokalani
Stevens
United States
Honolulu
J. O. Carter
Liliuokalani
Privy Council
Orient
Aleutian Islands
Vonling
Asia
Proctor
Vermont
Seraion
White
California
Davis
Davin
Morrill
Hawaii
Hawaiian Islands
Inoia
Republic
Daniel Webster