Hawaii holomua = Progress. [volume] (Honolulu) 1893-1895, 1894-12-10
HOW "pLOTS" ARE
MADE.
Is This The Latest Con-
spiracy?

this morning that the Royalists
are again plotting in Honolulu TO
overthrow the Republican Gov
eminent OF Hawaii and restore
the Queen to her throne.
1t has been generally under
stood that the Royalists have
been quietly scheming to regain
control ever since the present
Government took charge, but
there has never been much con-
fdence demonstrated by disin-
terested people in the ability of
the queens followers TO carry out
their plans.
Nevertheless the Government
officials never relaxed their vigi-
lance in watching the maneuvers
of the leaders Of the opposing
party, and on several occasions
the government has anticipated
the efforts of the Royalists to
to arouse interest in their behalf
and thereby stir up trouble.
Despite the governments
watchfulness, however, it has
been known for some time that
the plans of the Royalists were
being quietly carried out for some
future movement, with the aid of
sympathizers in America and
England.
Now comes the story that re-
Gently, just before the steamer
Australia departed from Homo
lulu for this port, the Royalists
Were about to demonstrate their
power when the Government Of
fcials learned of their plans and
nipped in the bud what might
have been the preliminary move
ment toward revolution.
1t is reported on the most re-
liable authorities that the dis
coveries made by the Republican
GoyernmeTit at this time of its
narrow escape from trouble gave
the President and his Cabinet a
fearful scare, but they managed
to keep the affair as quiet as pos
sible in order not to stir up unae
sired trouble among the native
population.
Although the action of the
Government was q setback to the
plans of the Royalists, yet it was
one that they had figured on as
possibility and they at once set
to work in another direction.
Just how much they have since
accomplished is a matter that
cannot be definitely learned, but
the information brought here
this morning is that the Royalist
leaders are now more confident
than ever and defy the govern
ment to anticipate them.
1t is said that instead of carry
ing out their plans in Honolulu,
they are now operating in this
country under the direction of
several of the cleverest members
of their party.
As the story goes the visit of
II. A. Wldeman to this country
was in the interest of the Queens
followers, and that he and sever
al other Royalists have lately
assumed the entire responsibility
of accomplishing the object so
much desired by the friends of
the Queen.
Widemann, as it we'll known,
is one of the Queens stauchest
supporters. He was among the
first to join the revolutionary
party in Hawaii. but when the
Professionally party had captured
the government; he distinguished
himself by going over to the
Queen. whose cause he has since
supported.
Widemann, it is now said, re-
Gently contributed $25, 900 to-
ward the Royalist's funds. which
have since increased to $500, 900.
He then came to America to
consult the leaders of the Royal
lists here. and has since departed
for Germany. !.
Ii the report is true his mission
there is to purchase a boat, load
it with arms and eventually land
them at some designated place in