When We Annex Hawaii

"The bicycle will be in demand"
"Make Dave Hill king of the Sandwich Islands."
"Transfer Tammany to the wilds of Hawaii."
"A great American institution will be at once adopted"- i.e. swindlers, cheats, etc."
"Another great American institution will beautify the country" - i.e. saloon, liquor."
"The enterprising Yankee agents will shortly afflict the inhabitants."
"What a magnificent field for Dr. Parkhurst."
"Queen Lily will have a great time"-i.e. in a meuseum (sic) side show attraction."

Courtesy of the Hawai'i State Archives

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