The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1889-10-15

pistol in my hand, but had no other
arms. 1t was not in my hand for the
purpose of shooting down anyone who
left the ranks. The only time saw
Loomens in the palace yard was when
he was talking with Wilcox. Did not
see him go out. saw provisions
brought in the yard by the Chinaman
Papu. l noticed watermelons and a
barrel of poi. l did not go to the bar
racks. Wilcox went there with squad.
No other promise was made me at the
time of the promise that would not
be prosecuted. No promise OF govern
ment situation was made to me.
served about a couple OF months in gov
ernment service. left because l could
not keep my family on $50 a month.
The guard at the gate on King street
was Wilcox man as he did
not have a uniform on. VIII
cox spoke to Parker at the left
hand side of the palace steps. 1t was
intended to get the King to make the
ministers resign.
George Markham sworn, saws: | was
born on Maui. Am % years of age.
Have lived in Honolulu the past six
years. Held office for some time in
Custom House. / know the defendant.
His name is Albert Loomens. Met him
first on the 10th OF July at residence of
Princess Liliuokalani. Wilcox asked
me there to q luau. I went there be-
tween and p. m. saw Wilcox, Loo
mems, Luccs, Kaiue, Malulani, F. j.
Testa, w. II. Cummings, j. NJ. Poepoe,
Waiwai, and another native with
squint eye, who is since dead.
Wilcox called the meeting to order in
the diningroom. Ioomens was there.
Wilcox stated the object of the meeting
and read constitution from book. 1t
was to discharge the Cabinet, and get a
new constitution for the country. An
other thing was we were to take the oath
which stated that whoever divulged any
part OF the constitution should be killed
by the others. Loomens sat on the right
of Wilcox. / heard Tesaa refuse to take
the oath. He said If he had known the
object he would not have been present.
He formed a society some two years ago
and got disguised. Cummings also re-
fused because he had a wife and family
TO look after. saw lot of arms at the
house. Each of us was to carry one
NucIc We were 10 p0 ulEeCleu. llcON
said he was president of the society and
that he appointed Loomens vice-presi-
dent. heard Loomens say that he was
sorry the Hawaiians were treated so
badly, and that they were not repre-
sented in the government. The meet
ing was called about 9 o'clock / was
there until O'Clock the next morning.
d Iring the EVENING" was sent by Wilcox
TO fetch two members, Spencer and
CrowningUerg. l got them. We dis
cussed that night whether We should GO
to the palace or barracks. Were to 60
to the barracks to get the cannon, take
them IN the palace and place them in
position. We wanted guns and ammu-
milton for the purpose of expelling the
Ministers and getting new constitution.
Expected We should want them to fire at
the enemy. We adjourned to meet again
the following night so as to get John
Baker there. Baker was sent for the
first night but did not come. With re-
gard TO Baker We desired his presence
as it was thought he would be able to do
more with the soldiers at the barracks in
getting the guns.
At L o'clock the Court took recess
for one hour.