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National Reform Party (Hawaii)

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Not to be confused with the National Party or Reform Party.

National Reform Party
FoundedJanuary, 3 1890
HeadquartersHonolulu, Hawaii
IdeologyRoyalism
Nationalism
Political positionCenter

In January, 1890, the Hawaiian National Reform Party was established in opposition to the Reform Party, drawing from Hui Kalai'aina and the 'Mechanics' and Workingmens' Political Protective Union'.[1] It was regarded as moderate political party and supported Queen Liliuokalani and Hawaiians, making themselves favored when she formed her cabinet which were all members of the National Reform Party. The other two main parties were both critical of the queen. The conservative Reform Party said she was to liberal and the Liberal Party accused her of being to conservative.

References

  1. ^ Ernest Andrade, Unconquerable Rebel, p69