100 Years Ago Today. . . Mass Anti-Annexation Rally in Hawai`i
"Therefore, do not be afraid, remain steadfast in your Love for the Land, and be of one mind, forever protest the annexation of Hawaii'i to America until the very last Aloha Aina." (aloha aina, of course, means loyal Kanaka Maoli--a patriot). David Kalauokalani explained the treaty to the crowd. This rally kicked off the petition drive. The Petition of Hui Aloha Aina was called "Palapala Hoopii Kue Hoohui Aina a Ka …
No comments:
Post a Comment