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esbb^h In early debates over the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, Prince Kūhiō wanted no blood quantum, while powerful sugar interests pushed for a 100 percent blood quantum. Being the statesman that he was, Prince Kūhiō compromised with a blood quantum of 1/32 or 3.125 percent. In the end, U.S. Congress passed what they considered a "compromise" with a 50 percent blood quantum, mueh to Prince Kūhiō's dismay. eib^^h As was custom with ali'i Hawai'i, residences were given names. Prince Kūhiō and Princess Kahanu's Waikiki home, whieh Prince Kūhiō inherited from Queen Kapi'olani was named Pualeilani, meaning "heavenly flower lei." Pualeilani was located on the grounds of the current Hihon Waikiki Beach on Kūhiō Avenue. 'Āina Ho'opulapula, He Kuleana. H Hawaiian Home Lands HAWAIIAH HOMES COMMISSIOH ■ DEPARTMEMT OF HAWAIIAH HOME LAMDS dhhl.hawaii.gov ESEII"E