THE KING’S FINAL JOURNEY: AMERICAN PRESS COVERAGE OF KING KALĀKAUA’S LAST VISIT TO THE UNITED STATES, 1890–1891

Authors

Douglas V. Askman, Hawai‘i Pacific University

Abstract

King Kalākaua of Hawai‘i undertook several overseas trips during his reign. The last was to California in 1890. It was there that the king died in January 1891. This article explores American press coverage of Kalākaua’s last journey. It examines the enormous amount of attention that California newspapers paid to the king’s travels in the state with much of the reporting being extremely positive. This was similar to coverage of Kalākaua’s previous trips to the United States. Following the monarch’s death, papers across America reflected on his reign. This analysis, although not entirely complimentary, reflects the great success that Kalākaua had in creating a positive impression of both the Hawaiian monarchy and the Hawaiian kingdom during his rule.

Recommended Citation

Askman, Douglas V. (2022) "THE KING’S FINAL JOURNEY: AMERICAN PRESS COVERAGE OF KING KALĀKAUA’S LAST VISIT TO THE UNITED STATES, 1890–1891," Pacific Studies Journal: Vol. 45: No. 2, Article 2.
Available at: https://digitalcollections.byuh.edu/pacific-studies-journal/vol45/iss2/2