Manawatu Herald. THURSDAY, NOV. 17, 1892. Protectorate Over Hawaii.
An interesting item of cable news comes from Washington, being tho assertion that shortly the United States will declare a protectorate over Hawaii. It does not appear clear why Hawaii needs protection as the country is very civilised and is ruled by a queen and king consort. The kingdom consists of thirteen islands, eight of which are inhabited. They are very mountainous, and appear to be chiefly of volcanic origin. The population in 1888 is given as 86,647, of whom 22,997 are Chinese, and 19,618 whites of European and American descent. The imports are chiefly manufactured goods, while the exports consist mainly of sugar, coffee, rice, pulu and hides. The islands lay in the direct route between New Zealand, Australia and America. There are 53 miles of railways, and Honolulu, the capital is lighted by electricity, and is also supplied with tramways and telephones. The public revenue is estimated at £72.501. The total value of imports for 1889 was £1,087,758 and exports £2,807,789. It would appear from this that the Hawaiins were well able to get along by themselves.
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Manawatu Herald, 17 November 1892, Page 2
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