The Hawaiian gazette., 1893-07-11
J. \. KING,
Minister of Interior.
WILLIAM o. SMITH,
AttOrneY-General.n


Deputy-Sheriff Deverill was fur
nished with some copies of the pro-
clamation, which were printed in the
Hawaiian language.
Communication was had with Sher-
iffG. y. Wilcox at Lihue That officer
was informed by Captain Larsen of
the arrival OF the steamer with the
soldiers and officers on board. He
was instructed to proclaim martial
law in the Waimea district In the
meantime a reliable native, mounted
on a swift horse, was dispatched to
Lihue with printed instructions, n
written copy of the martial law pro-
clamation and printed copies of the
same, to be posted up. Captain Lar
sen was informed that four men were
on guard at the outlet on the Waimea
side of the Kalalau valley, to prevent
the lepers from escaping by that side.
The sheriff was notified to keep the
guard there until the business in hand
was settled, even if he had to swear
in extra men for the purpose. 1t was
also learned at Hanalei that a guard
OF six natives was stationed at the
pass on that side of the valley, to pre-
vent any escape in that direction.
Deputy-Sheriff Deverill announced
that he would stand guard himself at
the last point mentioned. He will be
relieved by John Roadway, a resident
of Hanalei. Mr.. Railway volunteered
his services. He appears to be a very
courageous man and one that can be
depended upon to do his duty.
At Hanalei it was difficult to get
any information regarding Kalalau or
the movements Of the murderous
lepers. 1t was learned, however, that
about twenty natives-men, women
and children-had left the leper
valley, as they were in fear OF their
lives. They landed on a small place
called Haena and were detained there
by the native guards.
As soon as this information was OBJ
tanned Larsen decided to board the
Waialeale and depart for Haena. AT
eleven o'clock the vessels anchor was
hauled up and after short run she
came to a stop. A boat containing
Larsen, Reynolds, Wilcox and your
correspondent was lowered and in a
few moments the shore was gained
without any difficulty. We were met
by several natives who guided us to a
wooden shed. In the shed were seated
about fifteen natives, principally
women and children.
Mr.. Wilcox explained the object of
the visit. The natives were very
friendly afterwards and one, Pa, by
name, gave Larsen some important
information. He stated that twelve
lepers, including Koolau, who shot
Sheriff Stolz, were hiding in the
mountains; five women and three
children were with them. EX-Judge
Kauai had not taken to the mountains
and was still living in his house in
the valley. He also said that four
lepers were waiting on the shore
ready to surrender themselves to the
authorities. Pa stated also that ex-
Judge Kauai was waiting to surrender
himself. When asked why they de-
serted the Kalalau valley Pa said that
fhev were in fear of their lives, as the
lepers appear to be desperate. Mr..
REYNOLDS examined thirty-one
natives, men, women and children.
There were no lepers among the lot,
contrary to expectations, rs it was
stated in Hanalei that five affected
ones were among the detained peo-
pie.
After the natives had been thor
oughIv questioned Larsen asked Pa
II ne would return to the valley to
point out the hiding place and give
such other information as might be