The Great Round World and What Is Going On In It, Vol. 1, No. 28, May 20, 1897 - A Weekly Magazine for Boys and Girls by Various
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a demand that they be permitted to land. It is suggested that the Japanese
Minister in Honolulu shall demand money damages from the Hawaiian government if these emigrants are refused the right of entry. The Japanese think that the action of the Hawaiian government was suggested by the United States, and that it is only the first step to the annexation of these islands by us. Japan declares herself opposed to such a union, and will do her best to prevent it. The Japanese in the islands have become very bold and defiant. They have been holding mass-meetings, and denouncing the action of the government in very strong terms. It would seem that the Hawaiian government had acted none too soon in the Japanese immigration question, for, were the Japanese stronger in numbers, the indications are that they would try and take possession of the Sandwich Islands for themselves. The cruiser _Philadelphia_ has arrived in Honolulu. She has been sent to this post to protect our citizens in the islands, in case of trouble with Japan. The _Marion_ is also stationed at Hawaii, and the Secretary of State considers the situation so serious that he will keep two of our war-vessels on duty there, until all fear of disturbance is passed. The people of Hawaii, as we have already told you, are most anxious to be |
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