Honolulu Courthouse riot

The Honolulu Courthouse riot, or the Election riot, occurred in February 1874 when Hawaiian followers of Queen Emma, known as Emmaites, attacked supporters of King Kalākaua on the latter's election day and started a riot. Marines and sailors from three American and British warships were landed and they successfully quelled the rioters and Kalākaua took the oath of office the following day without further opposition.

Honolulu Courthouse riot

"The Election Riot of 1874", by Peter Hurd.
DateFebruary 12, 1874
Location
Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii, Pacific Ocean
Result American and British forces quell riot.
Belligerents
 United States
 United Kingdom
Hawaii		 Emmaites
Commanders and leaders
 United States Theodore F. Jewell
Edward Hood Lingard Ray		 Hulu (riot leader)
Strength
Land:
~225
Sea:
3 sloops-of-war		 ~100
This riot should not be confused with the 1852 Whaler Riot in Honolulu.
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