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110 LILIUOKALANI AND THE REVOLUTIO when she made tours through her realm was received with scant hospitality. | ‘The average native Hawaiian is weak, not wicked, and nattraliv conservative. ‘ihe Kalakaua family have been the very worst ene- mics the natives could have. Ever since Liliuokalani and her brother came into power their influence has been de- grading, with love for their own personal, selfish ends. If it had not been for them, the monarchy and native government might have retained power indefinitely, without the whites’ interference or opposition. ‘There was much dissatisfaction on the part of both natives and whites, and it led to a secret organization, having for its purpose the remedy of existing evils. The Queen, learning of this, conceived the idea of us- ing those engaged in the conspiracy in the promulgation of a new constitution, and if not successful, to become familiar with their intentions so she could at any mo- ment remove every danger of disturbance in her con- templated coup. She encouraged them in their designs, and by diplomacy obtained from them a promise of neu- trality, if not acquiescence. | Then she had prepared a constitution which granted her the powers she craved, and which she proposed to proclaim, relying upon the absolute support of the royal guard and police force. Just as things were progressing to the Queen's satis- faction a large number of men, who were hostile to her, were admitted to membership. comic