Palace does not recognize U.S. as a Hawaii state . Group members left the palace grounds Wednesday afternoon , but vowed to return Thursday morning , The Honolulu Advertiser reported . Palace used by rulers of Hawaiian kingdom ; now a tourist attraction . Peaceful protesters eventually unlock gates , leave grounds . Protesters vow to return 1891 Wednesday afternoon .
Palace does not recognize U.S. as a Hawaii state . Palace used by rulers of Hawaiian kingdom ; now a tourist attraction . Peaceful protesters eventually unlock gates , leave grounds . Protesters vow to return 1891 Wednesday afternoon .