The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1889-11-05

tue proSeCuuon on the charge now pre-
sented. need but offer proof Of the con.
spring together of defendant with Others
to form n conspiracy and that would be
sufficiently we'll shown. To-day defen-
dant was not charged with treason but
with conspiracy to Commit the crime
OF treason.
At 10 go the first witness for the
prosecution was called, being
Robert Boyd, who on being sworn,
stated in substance that he had been
abroad in Italy, studying for eight years
under the auspices OF the Hawaiian Gov
eminent; two other Hawaiians accom-
panied him, Wilcox and James Booth.
Witness then recounted the story as
previously told by him and which has
been fully published in the ADVERTISER,
relative to his connection with secret
organization through the medium of
Wilcox's influence. The gist OF wit
ness evidence tended 70 show that
Wilcox was president OF the organiza-
ton; presided at the meetings held at
Iwilei and Palama; administered oaths
to new members and was recognized as
the head.
At II o'clock His Honor ordered a re-
cess until o'clock. Boyd being still
under direct examination.
AFrERNooN SESSION.
Court re convened ut p. m. and Mr..
Hatch for the Crown continued the
direct examination OF Boyd. 1t was
noticeable that but few people were pre-
sent to listen TO testimony given. The
bulk OF the testimony of this witness re.
L. - h.. l,.s>,kl,- l..
the march in the early morning to the
palace. he testified TO Wilcox being
the originator of all movements made,
up TO the time of entrance within the
confines of the palace yard. Witness
stated that he had drilled the soldiers at
the barracks at the request of Wilcox;
had drilled them in the use Of the can
non Wilcox had previously drilled the
men.
At l 90 the cross examination of wit
ness WAS continued by Mr.. Rosa, Boyd
saving: l heard that the drilling was
done st the request of the King; this
was some three months after | returned;
l returned some time in 1887; no con-
spiracy existed then that | know Of;
Wilcox led us TO the mauka gate; he
was very confidential with me in a good
many things; have several reasons for
Wilcox one of them was on
account of being in prison; another be-
cause have wife and child to look
after; have become father since being
in prison; no members of my family eau
toned me, they could not, they knew
nothing about this: James H. Boyd is
my brother, he never chided me for
plotting against the King; l said once
thought the King a weak man; | said
that on account of Wilcox; my brother
thought / was in with Wilcox working
against the King, that was Why made the
expression; did not take my brothers
advice because / think l am quite
Did enough; considered that what / was
doing with Wilcox was right; even after
being shot and while treated at the hos
Dital | still thought | was right but had
iailed | was in fear OF being hung; was
told by the Attorney-General there would |
be two or three on the moose; supposed |
Is was one OF the ringleaders / should |
suffer did not like to be hung and leave |
nv wife and child in despair Do not !
remember my brother saying Bobby l |
won't stand your plotting against the |
Did man" Don't remember that my |
brother ever said that he would "tell the |
ministers if | did not stop" On the |
preceding the 29th of July / /
vent to live with Mr.. Wilcox We had
oeen very intimate friends, almost like
mothers. At the meeting when the /
vine circulated l was the one who sug-
rested to move that night Was afraid |.
hst the affair would leak out and also
loped for john Bakers influence. Baker
aid that If any one should try to hurt
he King, even If his hands and legs
we're shot of he would still Try to bite
hat man. Our meetings were not
gzinst the King. Got the idea OF this
movement from my own personal feel
ng. Felt bitter because / came back
ere 10 LOAF about when l would have
cen sl right If had stayed in Italy.
felt respondent, this being my own
oantry. Heard that present eonstitu-
ion was obtained IN a very unlawful
manner. Arms came in at the fifth
netting The rife association was called
lamehzmehs Rife Association. VIII
OK, Boyd, Markham, those are all l re-
member Is members. The King was
q honorary member. Held meetings
4 Wileox's Office PoepOe was a mem
er Of both the rife and secret associa-
ions. Also Msiulaui and Kaiua, went
ITO palace yard 70 obtain objects Of the
onstitution. Objects we're to dethrone
Dc ministers and obtain new constitu-
Ca We expected to find the King
here present Wilcox never read to me
Il Constitution. Il was the rumor that
le King sFmpzthIZed With rs. Can't
III who told me. l really thought be
-o0ld have signed Il. We would have
zd trenches for cur cannon If we ex-
sseted firing IRON the outside Was in
zlzce with Wileox Saturday previous
, the 2eth- Went 10 see the King. Did
% see him. Went into barracks before I
at Went 70 see where the guns were.
Tent alone KzhzleEai was not present
hen Wilcox and vent 70 see the King.
IL q the palace soldiers told Us that
z bzrzck soldiers we're all with VIII Z
II They are the Kings soldiers (
card that there was split IN the rifles I
ID that tEo companies sided with us.
here vas souetbiDg IN the cath about {
natives nok being treated right IN their !
VI eo0ntTT" and that IL might be
zhted By overthrow q the ministers. q
zth vas nos taken In the name Of Z
Cd "J1rzments" l. the Italian for {
In, this was . little different fOF We
d MT swear to God Did nj expect t
" resistance from the King. Do not =
ink nOTeneg.t Eo1Id have taken r
zes fte King showed any resistance.
ms l bought Hon Brodie we're frsf r
ID foz rife association Have not =
zde statement thzt / EoGld InpIiczte q
heE Eot u this transaction, did MT :
=czsE szch sgbyect with Markham. 4
q nos szy that yo1 l5lr. Roszl Or Vim. :