Disarming Liliuokalani's Household Guards

Queen Liliuokalani's Household Guard being disarmed by Col. John H. Soper, following the overthrow of the monarchy in January, 1893. The Hawaiians stacked arms, turned over equipment and list to "The Authority" notice read by Colonel Soper, afterwards General. While Captain of the Guard Samuel Nowlein looks toward the camera beside Soper.