National Reform Party of the Hawaiian Kingdom
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Not to be confused with the National Party or Reform Party
Hawaii Republican Party
The Hawaii Republican Party is the state affiliate of the Republican Party of the United States. Based in Honolulu, the party is a central organization established for the promotion of the party platform as it is drafted in convention every other year...

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In January, 1890, the Hawaiian National Reform Party was established in opposition to the Reform Party, drawing from the group Hui Kālaiāina and the Mechanics' and Workingmens' Political Protective Union. It was regarded as moderate
Moderate
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 political party and supported Queen Liliuokalani and native Hawaiians
Native Hawaiians
Native Hawaiians refers to the indigenous Polynesian people of the Hawaiian Islands or their descendants. Native Hawaiians trace their ancestry back to the original Polynesian settlers of Hawaii.According to the U.S...

, 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
Conservatism
Conservatism is a political and social philosophy that promotes the maintenance of traditional institutions and supports, at the most, minimal and gradual change in society. Some conservatives seek to preserve things as they are, emphasizing stability and continuity, while others oppose modernism...

 Reform Party said she was too liberal
Liberalism
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 and the Liberal Party
National Liberal Party of the Hawaiian Kingdom
In 1892, the Hawaiian National Liberal Party also known as the National Liberal Party of the Hawaiian Kingdom was a political party of the Kingdom of Hawaii near its end.-Liberal nationalism:In their platform the Liberal Party “We deem that all Government should be founded on the...

 accused her of being too conservative.

Successful candidates included John Adams Cummins
John Adams Cummins
John Adams Kuakini Cummins was a member of the nobility of the Kingdom of Hawaii who became a wealthy businessman, and was involved in politics as the kingdom was overthrown.-Life:John Adams Kuakini Cummins was born March 17, 1835 in Honolulu....

 and Paul Neumann.
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