FREEHAWAII.INFO PRESENTS A SPECIAL REPORT -FROM COUNTERCURRENTS.ORG
"THE INDEPENDENCE STRUGGLE OF HAWAI`I"
Here's Part Four -
By Amy Marsh
A bit of history: on January 17, 1893, Queen Lili`uokalani was forced from her throne by American businessmen and business-minded missionary sons, with the help of John L. Stevens, the American Minister to the Hawaiian Kingdom, and the American navy.
The overthrow was violent, unjustified, insulting, and in complete violation of international law.
U.S. President Benjamin Harrison apparently gave unofficial encouragement to the conspirators in 1892 and after the overthrow he presented their annexation petition to the U.S. Senate.
But incoming President Grover Cleveland was appalled. He withdrew the petition before the Senate could act, called for an investigation, and issued a powerful statement to reinstate the queen and the rightful government.
But the treasonous provisional government refused to comply.
President Cleveland was also opposed by powerful interests within the United States who were loathe to part with their juicy prize.
Tomorrow...Massive Resistance To Annexation
