The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1893-07-05


ones were among the detained peo-
pie.
After the natives had been thor
oughly questioned Larsen asked Pa
If he would return to the valley to
point out the hiding place and give
such other Information as might be
needed. He consented willingly
enough, but stated that he would not
ascend the mountains as he feared the
bullets of Koolau and his partners in
crime.
From different sources it is learned
that the lepers have six rifles and
five pistols. The pistols and three of
the rifles were stolen from the StolZ
party. Nobody knows how much
ammunition is in their possession.
Five other natives consented TO go
along with Larsen. They were en-
gagged to man whale boat in which
messages could be sent to Mana and
Hanalei to be forwarded to Honolulu.
The men were put on board of the
Waialeale, and the vessel proceeded
on her way to Kalalau. When the
vessel was under way Larsen called
all the men of the party together and
made them a final talk. He said that
while he expected leach man to do his
duty, he did not want any unnecessary
cruelty practiced on anyone, leper or
otherwise. The men received his re-
marks with applause.
When the expedition started out it
was the intention to send either a
native officer or Prince Albert
Kunuiakea to see the lepers before the
party was landed. The idea was to
ascertain if the natives would give
themselves up without fighting. The
"Prince" assured the authorities in
Honolulu that if he was allowed to go
he could prevail on the lepers to give
up. When the "Prince" was in
formed by Larsen that he would be
landed alone and without any arms,
the last of the Kamehamehas turned
a trifie white, but said nothing.
Shortly afterwards he made request
that one of the native officers be
allowed to accompany him, but in the
meantime it was decided to change
the plan somewhat, so the " Prince
was told that he would not be required
to go ashore. He received this infor-
| nation with evident satisfaction.
The change in the plan referred to
was the determination of the officer
in charge to land an advance party of
fifteen men to protect the balance of
| the party. Volunteers were asked for
| among the members of Company A.
The boys quickly responded, and
about noontime boat put off from
the steamer with Lieut.. King and
fifteen armed men. Four of the best
shots were in the stern of the boat and
two at the bow. While the boatload
was proceeding towards shore every
man on board of the Waialeale, who
possessed rifle, had it aimed over
the ships rail to fire OH anybody who
attempted to prevent the govern
ment's party from reaching the land
ing.
The coast off Kalalau is said to be a
very rough one, and according to
statements made by natives, it is
impossible during eight months
of the year to effect a landing, owing
TO the rough weather. To- day there
is but light iswell, and the steamer
came to anchor not great distance
from the shore. The quiet state of the
sea was a pleasant surprise to every
member of the party, as we expected
a dangerous experience when it be-
came time to land on the coast of
Kalalau.
1t took the advance party about ten
minutes to gain the shore without
any mishap. The boat then returned
and took Larsen and ten officers.
They were landed without any bother.
The rest of the party was conveyed to
shore in short order, and then the pro-
visions and different supplies were
also taken ashore.
While all this was going on there
was not sign of belligerent native.
The cliffs on either side of the valley
were destitute of all signs of life, and
| the shower of bullets which people in
Honolulu said would rain on the
heads of the searching party failed to
show up.
A number of natives were down on
| the beach. Most of them had horses,
| and without exception they all APP
peared friendly. Their animals were
pressed into service, and the supplies
were carried up to the valley proper,
| distance of about one mile and over
very rough road.
A pleasant spot was selected on the
| ridge of gorge on which to camp.
1t did not take the men very long to
put up five tents, and before nightfall
everybody was quite comfortably
fixed. The natives sat around while
the camp preparations Were in pro-
gress. They seemed to be very much
interested in everything that was GO
ing on.
In the meantime guards were sta
toned at different points in the valley
to prevent any of the lepers from es.
Gaping. During the morning men
were detailed to search the quarters of
the natives, and in a neat cottage on
the top of hill near the seashore
Neil Boyle and Louis Toussaint, two
of the special policemen, found old
Judge Kauai. The old fellow had
been told by his wife that force of
men had been landed, so Kauai had
hid himself. The officers made q
thorough search of the house, and
finally when Toussaint ran his rifle
under bed he struck an object which
afterwards proved to be the old arch
leper. The judge was told to come
out, which he did in short order. a
guard was placed around his cottage.
| 1t will be remembered that Kauai adj
vised the lepers now here not to sur
render to the authorities. His advice
is supposed to have been the cause of
Stolz's death. Three more lepers were
found in a cave on the seashore. They
were waiting to surrender themselves.
Shortly after noon all work about
the camp was completed. a Hawaii
an flag was hoisted, and things took
OIL military air. Nothing eventful
happened during the afternoon, but
towards evening native named Wa
hinealoha was put under arrest.
Larsen discovered that he knew the