Self-proclaimed Republic of Hawaiëi
In her protest, Queen Liliëuokalani referred to the attempt of annexation as a violation of International law and stated that:
- ìÖby treating with the parties claiming at this time the right to cede said territory of Hawaiíi, the government of the United States receives such territory from the hands of those whom its own magistratesÖpronounced fraudulently in power and unconstitutionally ruling Hawaii.î