J. W. Lonoaea

[1] Following the death of King Lunalilo, it fell to the legislature to choose the next monarch from amongst the native-born high chiefs, though only three candidates were considered seriously: Bernice Pauahi Bishop, David Kalākaua, and Queen Emma.

[7] On February 12, 1874, following the death of King Lunalilo, a special session was called to elect a new monarch from amongst the aliʻi; this was the second time in Hawaiian history that this duty fell to the legislature.

In order to quell the civil disruption, American and British troops were landed with the permission of the Hawaiian government, and the rioters were arrested.

With travel and communications slow between the islands of Oahu and Maui, news from Wailuku took time to reach Honolulu.

Lonoaea actually died from his injuries on March 16, 1874, at his home on Wailuku, but news confirming his passing did not reach Honolulu until five days later.

Representatives William Thomas Martin and William Luther Moehonua , survivors of the attack on the legislative assembly.
Gatling guns and soldiers landed to quell the violent mob during the 1874 election riot