The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1889-10-22
SUPREME COURT.
OCTOBER TERM.


King VS.. K. w. Wilcox. Deputy At.
torney General Peterson read the indict
ment which, contrary to expectation
charged the prisoner with the crime Of
conspiracy. Mr.. Wilcox pleaded not
guilty, after which he seated himself
near his counsel, J. w. Kalua and
Antoine Rosa. The Government was
represented by the Acknowledgement
Deputy-Attorney General and F. NJ
Hatch.
The jurors were called by the clerk and
sworn in by the interpreter, after which
Mr.. Hatch, for the prosecution, stated
that the charge made to-day against
Wilcox was conspiracy, He then COM
menced to question the jurors separately
Male was the first juror questioned
and Mr.. Hatch soon objected to him on
the ground of the juror having relations
who had been indicted in connection
with the affair, and also on account of
appearing as bondsman for others.
Mr.. Rosa considered that the degree
of relationship should be established.
The Court stated to Mr.. Hatch that it
hesitated to accept the objection on the
simple claim of relationship. Finally
other objections being offered the juror
was excused for cause.
Mr.. Ena (by Mr.. Hatch)-Had ex-
pressed opinion very freely in regard to
these cases did not consider himself a
fit juror to sit in this case; the evidence
would not change his mind. He was
excused.
Mr.. Bipikane-Had not formed opin-
ion; could try this case fairly; had not
discussed the case with any of the
accused affair has been town talk and
had discussed it with others.
Mr.. Kamuku-Had talked about this
matter; am not a relative of Mr.. Will
cox; had a relative charged with con-
spiracy could try this case fairly.
Mr.. GilliIand-Had formed opinion
relative to guilt of accused; nothing
could remove it.; could not try case
fairly Excused for cause.
+. Harbottle-Had formed no opin-
ion; had talked about the case; Robert
Boyd and Markham both in the affair
and both are related to me could render
an honest verdict; knew no reason why
he should not sit.
w. K. Holt-Had not formed opinion :;
had no relatives charged in connection
with the affair; could give verdict in
accord with the law and evidence.
AinOa-Had read newspaper accounts !;
had not formed any opinion; had not
heard that Wilcox acted on behalf of the
King; read it in newspaper; did not
know of any reason why he should not
sit.
D. Kahananui-Havef formed opinion
could be changed by evidence; am re-
lated to James Kauhane who is charged
with conspiracy; not related only surety
on his bond if Wilcox proved that it
was done under consent and knowledge
of high authority it would lead my opin-
ion. Juror excused for cause.
]. M. Bright-Not related to defen-
| dant; have relative charged with con-
spiracy, he is husband of my aunt; have
no formed opinion; could try case on its
merits.
M. P. Robinson-Am not relative OF
| defendant, have formed opinion and am
not competent to sit on this jury; do not
think it would be fair to prisoner. Elk
cused for cause.
Lohelani-Had read newspaper &C
counts; could be guided byevidence and
instructions of court.
s. G.. Dwight-Not relative of any
charged; could give an honest and fair
verdict.
J. Mii-Have relatives charged; Ka.
umoo and Mahulu are relatives Mahulu's
wife is ny brother-in-law's daughter
Claughter). Have not formed an opin'
| ion.
M. Kawaiahoa-Am related to Kau-
moo, who is one charged and am his
bondsman; believe what has been said
outside is all wind; could give verdict
according to the law and the evidence.
P. d. Kellett-Have formed opinion
and did not consider it right for him tc
sit; had fixed opinion, evidence could
not change. Excused.
A. N. Gilman-Have formed no opin'
ion; could give verdict according to evi
dence.
Mi (by Mr.. Rosa)-Had talked with
different people; did ask the clerk if i
was possible to place his name on jury
list; asked number of people if the.
would not like to be on the list; do no
think that he said that he had authorit,
to put them on; gave the name of on
now on the jury to the clerk, Bipikane
Did not have any conversation RELATIVE
to guilt or innocence of prisoner; do no
know person mentioned, "produce hin
and then can tell"
Mr.. Rosa now brought forward Jo'
Heleluhi, proprietor of the Waikiki milk
shake. Juror at first denied knowing
him, and did not remember having any
conversation, finally remembered both
Another person is now produced an
Juror admits having conversations bu
denies having expressed opinion tina
defendant was guilty.
The Court said that the want OF gent
ineness shown by the juror, and lack G
) candor in that he does not tell the whol
truth right out induces the Court to n
, gard him disqualified.
: S.W. Kaikuahine-Wa objected to b
! Mr.. Rosa on the ground that he was
, Government school master.
His Honor said the policy OF the Cou
was not to allow Government employee
to sit on the jury, SO the juror was e.
}. cused.
G. K. Kapaialii-Being questioned b
. Mr.. Hatch, stated he had made up h
mind that defendant was not guilt.
Juror Immediately excused.
G. Napahuelua-Had not made up n
mind; could give a verdict occordlng
the law and evidence.
> Mr.. Rosa now addressed the Court ar
: said that there was another indictmel
hanging over his clients head and he,
his attorney, would like to know II