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Foreign News
July 12, 1851
North Carolina Standard
Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina
What is this article about?
Rumors circulate of a Sandwich Islands agent in Washington proposing annexation to the United States, with the King prepared to resign to adopt a republican constitution aligned with U.S. principles.
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Among the many rumors now in circulation is one to the effect that an agent of the Sandwich Islands is now in Washington, with two propositions for our government—one that the islands should be annexed to the United States. It is said that, in case the project of annexation should be entertained by our government, the King of the islands is prepared to resign, so that a republican constitution, in unison with the principles of this confederation, may be adopted in the islands.
Norfolk Argus.
Among the many rumors now in circulation is one to the effect that an agent of the Sandwich Islands is now in Washington, with two propositions for our government—one that the islands should be annexed to the United States. It is said that, in case the project of annexation should be entertained by our government, the King of the islands is prepared to resign, so that a republican constitution, in unison with the principles of this confederation, may be adopted in the islands.
Norfolk Argus.
What sub-type of article is it?
Diplomatic
Political
What keywords are associated?
Sandwich Islands
Annexation Proposal
United States
King Resignation
Republican Constitution
What entities or persons were involved?
King Of The Islands
Where did it happen?
Sandwich Islands
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
Sandwich Islands
Key Persons
King Of The Islands
Outcome
potential annexation to the united states and adoption of a republican constitution.
Event Details
An agent of the Sandwich Islands is reportedly in Washington with propositions for the U.S. government, including annexation of the islands. If annexation is considered, the King is prepared to resign to allow a republican constitution in line with U.S. principles.