Cleveland believed that the overthrow of the rightful Queen Liliuokalini was instigated by American pineapple interests and did not consider rightful the request of the revolutionary government for annexation by the US.
Cleveland learned that the treaty didn't have the support of Hawaiians
McKinley's predecessor, Grover Cleveland, had refused to sign the treaty for annexation submitted by a new government whose legality was questionable.
President Grover Cleveland refused to sign the treaty to annex Hawaii because he believed that the overthrow of the Hawaiian monarchy was unjust and not supported by the native Hawaiian population. He initiated an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the annexation, concluding that it was an act of imperialism. Cleveland advocated for the restoration of Queen Liliuokalani and opposed the annexation, reflecting his commitment to anti-imperialist principles. Ultimately, his administration's stance delayed the annexation until 1898.
McKinley's predecessor, Grover Cleaveland, refused to sign the treaty of annexation.
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McKinley's predecessor, Grover Cleveland, had refused to sign the treaty for annexation submitted by a new government whose legality was questionable.
Treaty of Geneva
refuse to sign it into law.
Sections that were not in the original treaty had been added by joel barlow
He can sign it, refuse to sign it or send it back to Congress unsigned with his objections.
The Maastricht Treaty. Not all members of Europe have signed it and still refuse to sign it (ie, UK, Poland, Hungary, etc).
When the president refuses to sign a bill into law, it is called a veto.