Within the community. he reminded islanders of their good fortune in being citizens of the United States. In 1902. he ran for delegate to Congress. In this and nine subsequent elections. the people of Hawaii elected him as their representative. During his 19 years in this body. Prince Kuhios determined efforts produced lasting accomplishments for all the people of Hawaii. particularly those of native blood. Years of foreign o immigration and domination had a telling effect on Hawaiis original inhabitants. To his colleagues in Con- gress. Kuhio expressed his anxiety over the diminishing population of the Hawaiian race and the loss of their lands.
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