Our flag went up in dishonor and came down in honor on the Hawaiian Islands. and if we plant it back there under the circumstances it goes up in infamy and in shame and we join the ranks of the robber nations of the world. Some other nation might treat with this Government which has been maintained by us for five years. but in good morals we can not treat with it unless we submit the proposition of annexation to a vote of the people of those islands. I shall offer an amendment to the joint resolution providing that every nativeborn Hawaiian and every person naturalized under the Hawaiian law shall first have a chance to register his vote for or against the joint resolution before the Islands shall be annexed to the United States. and I expect you will go to see the President and find out what he wants you to do. and then vote it down. and more brigadiergenerals will be appointed. The Secretary of the Treasury. March 2. 1876.
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