Why couldn't president clevland dominate sanford dole?

President Grover Cleveland could not dominate Sanford Dole largely due to the political complexities surrounding Dole's position in Hawaii. Dole led the overthrow of Queen Liliuokalani and established a provisional government that sought annexation to the United States, which Cleveland did not support. Cleveland preferred a return to the monarchy and was concerned about the legitimacy of Dole's government, leading to a diplomatic stalemate. Ultimately, Dole's consolidation of power and support from other local elites made it difficult for Cleveland to exert control over the situation.