Talk:Emma Nāwahī

"We, the women of the Hawaiian Islands, for our families and the happiness of our homes, desire peace and political quiet, and we pray that man’s greed for power and spoils shall not be allowed to disturb the otherwise happy life of these islands, and that the revolutionary agitations and disturbances inaugurated here since 1887, by a few foreigners may be forever suppressed. To that effect we believe that, in the light of recent events, the peace, welfare, and honor of both America and Hawaii will be better served, for the present, if the Government of the great American Republic does not countenance the illegal conduct and interference of its representatives here and the rash wish of a minority of foreigners for annexation. Therefore, we respectfully but earnestly pray that Hawaii may be granted the preservation of its independent autonomy and the restoration of its legitimate native monarchy under our Queen Liliuokalani, in whom we have full confidence. And we hope that the distinguished citizen, who so wisely presides over the United States, may kindly receive this our petition, for which we shall evermore pray for God's blessing on him and his Government.

Mrs. James Campbell, President. Mrs. J. A. Cummins, Vice-President. Mrs. Al. Fernandez, Treasurer. Mrs. C. K. Stillman, Secretary. Mrs. Joseph Nauaui [sic], Mrs. Junius Kaae, Miss Hattie Hiram, Mrs. M. Kahai, Mrs. Lulia Aholo, Mrs. L. Kekupuwolui Mahelona Mrs. W. H. Aldrich, Mrs. M. A. Lemon,

Executive Committee.

They were evidently persons of intelligence, and refined in their deportment. After reading the papers handed to me I responded that I would forward them to my Government as a matter of information, but that I could not enter into any discussion of the situation; that I would accept and transmit their papers, as I did all other facts, for purposes of information. To this they responded that they did not expect me to communicate anything to them as to my views or the disposition of the Government of the United States."

Democratic Party

 * Son Albert was a Democrat
 * Supported Kawananakoa in Hilo