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A Modern Monarchy Extravagances and Scandals of Hawaii
Ex Queen Lilookalani’s off the cuff sentiments to Minister Willis reveal the late king Kala kaua and his court’s greedy revelry. The piece mocks the Order of the Bar and a fictitious royal jubilee, noting opium licenses, lavish expense, and a fruit-boat navy. It also attacks the era’s political corruption and a costly government loan backed by London lenders.
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San Francisco
Lilookalani
Willis
Kalakaua
Greyberg
Order of the Bar
Anll
Victoria
Kalakana
Chool
California
Ducal
Reform School
Samoa
London
Abraham
Hoffnung
Court of St. James
Habrahar Offnang
Radcliffe Square
Gynberger
Duke
England
Herr von Bass