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Hawaii and the Blount annexation controversy recalled
A Hawaiian writer defends Stevens and Willis against Cleveland’s Blount inquiry into the 1893 overthrow. The piece denounces the president’s rushed decision to dethrone and annex, urges congressional aid to rectify the error, and highlights Stevens’ conduct during the crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Star
Congress
Cleveland
Senate
Blaine
Hawaii
Stevens
L. A. Thurston
A. 8. Hartwell
Washington
Newmann
Macfarlane
Friday
United States
Mir Cleveland
Hie Tiret
Celal
Colonel Blount
John L. Stevens
Universalist Church
New England
Mr. Blaine
Mr. Foster
Kalakaua
Lilioukalani
Wberal
Uberdil
Hilo
Boston
Bayard
Dole
Queen
Bulletin
Mr. Cleveland
Willise
Hut
Blount
Steven
Gresham
Mr. Blount
Willis
Dele
Lilludkalan
Allidayits
Wiltve
Provisional Party
Mr. Hlount
Mr. Stevens
Mr. Dole
Weinge
Atautearmen
Wiltse
Blunt
Clevehind