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Editorial
January 20, 1891
Arizona Republican
Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona
What is this article about?
Editorial reports King Kalakaua's deathbed illness in San Francisco and anticipates American annexation of Hawaii, viewing it as valuable and necessary to block foreign influence.
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KING KALAKAUA, of the Hawaiian Islands, is lying at the point of death in San Francisco, from Bright's disease. In the event of his decease some very pretty political work would be inaugurated. The affairs of the South Sea kingdom are now, for the most part, administered by Americans, and the probabilities are that they would be successful in an attempt to annex the islands to the United States. They would be a valuable acquisition to the Union, without doubt, and their position is such as to render it imperative that no foreign powers gain a foothold upon them.
What sub-type of article is it?
Foreign Affairs
Imperialism
What keywords are associated?
King Kalakaua
Hawaiian Islands
Annexation
American Administration
Bright's Disease
Foreign Powers
What entities or persons were involved?
King Kalakaua
Americans
Hawaiian Islands
United States
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Potential Annexation Of Hawaiian Islands Following King Kalakaua's Death
Stance / Tone
Supportive Of American Annexation
Key Figures
King Kalakaua
Americans
Hawaiian Islands
United States
Key Arguments
King Kalakaua Is Dying From Bright's Disease In San Francisco
Upon His Death, Political Maneuvers Would Begin
Hawaiian Affairs Are Mostly Administered By Americans
Americans Likely To Succeed In Annexing Islands To The United States
Islands Would Be A Valuable Acquisition To The Union
Position Requires Preventing Foreign Powers From Gaining Foothold