Foreign Relations of the United States, 1894, Appendix II, Affairs in Hawaii

Mr. Wharton to Mr. Merrill.

No. 138.]

Department of State,
Washington, August 23, 1889.

Sir: I have to acknowledge the receipt of your No. 255 of the 1st instant, relative to the attempt of July 30 last, to overthrow the Hawaiian Government.

The steps taken by the legation to protect the lives and property of our citizens at Honolulu, in that emergency, seem to have proved effectual. A copy of your dispatch will be sent to the Navy Department.

I am, etc.,

William F. Wharton,
Acting Secretary.