Hawaiian Islands.--In accordance with resolution of Congress of
July 7, 1898, these islands were formally annexed to the United States
August 12, 1898. The islands were ceded as the Territory of Hawaii on
June 14, 1900. By the act of April 30, 1900, all persons who were on
August 12, 1898, citizens of the Republic of Hawaii were declared to
be citizens of the United States and of the Territory of Hawaii. The
territorial franchise is granted to residents in the territory for a
year, registration in the district, and ability to read and write the
English or Hawaiian language. As a military district the islands have
been attached to the Department of California.
Annexation of, to United States, 96.
Cable connection with, recommended, 146.
Discussed by President McKinley, 96, 150.
Hay, John. Secretary of State, 182.
Authorized to confer with Great Britain and Germany concerning
Samoa, 270.
Honduras.--Population (1900), 587,500.