Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-02-15
The Hawaiian Ex-Queen on Trial at
Honolulu.
DAMAGING EVIDENCE IN her DIARY
The Present Sent Her by the
President.
SHE GOES ON THE STAND

cisco, February 15.-Liliuokalani Dominis,
eX-Queen of Hawaii, was arraigned on the
5th instant on a charge of misprison Of
treason. The original charge was treason.
She is represented by Paul Neumann. The
first day was frittered away by the argu-
ment of counsel, who objected to the court
at every turn. His objections were over
ruled in every instance. After the charge
was read the matter went over for day.
The case was called again the day before
yesterday.
The deposed monarch refused to plead,
SO plea of not guilty was entered.
The work Of examining witnesses was
gone on with and enough evidence secured
to prove to an impartial observer that she
was aware the rebellion was to be started.
The most damaging evidence that is to
be brought against her will be her personal
diary, which was found in her residence
after her arrest. Whether this is introduc-
ed and made public at her trial depends
very much upon the course pursued by her
counsel in defending her case. The ex-
queen recorded her thoughts, desires and
impressions very freely in her diary.
The Presidents Present.
Among the entries made during last sum-
mer was one stating: u. o. Carter called
today and delivered President Cleyeland's
present to me-"
What this present was is not stated.
Up to the time of the return of the
special commission which went to WASH
ington to interview President Cleveland,
the eX-queen records herself as favoring a
waiting policy, confident that the Ameri-
can administration would interfere in her
behalf. After President Clevelands an
swer to the commission she became more
aggressive and began to listen with grow
iEg favor to those urging an uprising on
the part of the natives. Rudolph Spreckles
called to see her often, and is represented
as advising her to fight it out. She did not
agree with him until. during his last stay
in Honolulu, he indicated that she could
get plenty Of money in San Francisco to
carry out a successful rebellion. He is
also represented as a willing agent of her
ladyShip.
The last entry in the diary was made on
December 2S, 1894, and closed With: Signed
eleven commissions today"
These were the commissions for the Of
iicers of the new government referred to
in the testimony of her private secretary.
The documents have been concealed or de-
stroyed, and her attorney has endeavored
to prove that they never existed.
The Warimoo'S departure for Victoria
was delayed for two hours in order to give
Johnston, Muller and CranstCn, the ban
fshed men, an opportunity 20 see their re-
spective consuls. Johnston talked to Brit
ish Commissioner Hawes, after which he
stated he satisfied to go. Cranston
saw Minister Willis, who protested to the
government, claiming it had no right to
SenQ tne n.Sl out OF tne country without
first giving them trial. The German
| consul also objected in the case of Muller.
Willis Confcrs With Eeardslee.
After the steamer sailed Minister Willis
boarded the Philadelphia and had a confer
ence with Admiral Beardslee. The move
ments of Mr.. Willis are watched anxiously.
and 1T Is said the government fears he will
call the forces Of the Philadelphia to his
aid in case the government decides to hang
Willard Seward, one Of the men condemned
by the military court.
The Advertiser recently published an edi-
torial about the American minister's course
which brought forth the following to the
editor:
DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS,
HONOLULU, H. l., February 4, 1895.
Dear Sir: 1 have noticed in this MORN
ing's issue of the Pacific Commercial Ad-
vertiser an editorial commenting unfavor-
ably upon the action of the American min
lister in relation to the deportation of Mr..
Cranston. I desire to call your attention in
this connection to the fact of our friendly
relations to the government of the United
States, and that, therefore, it is desirable
that due caution be exercised in comment
ing upon the official conduct of its repre-
sentative here: to refrain from harsh and
unfriendly criticisms, and especially SO
when reference is made to the acts of the
President of that country. 1 have the
honor to be, dear sir,
Your obedient servant,
FRANCIS H. HATCH.
Minister of Foreign Affairs.
It is understood that the foregoing was
sent to forestall any objection that Mr..
Willis might make
Since last advices the military court has
tried twenty-one native rebels, Y. V. Ash
ford John Cummins, John Wise and Capt.
Davies Cummins and Davies both pleaded
guilty to the charge of treason The latter
was master of the steamer Wamanalo. the
vessel that landed arms for the rebels
The government has liberated John S.
Walker, Thomas Rawlns and Henry Swim
are charged with conspiracy. 1t Is under
stood that a number of prisoners who have
business interests Will be liberated after
the departure Of the Mariposa.
Taking Pearl Harbor.
A well-defned rumor says that Admiral
Beardslee has instructions to raise the
flag of the United States over Pearl Har-
bor It is indicated that the United States
government will take possession or the
harbor under guaranteed treaty rights, and
virtually declare a protectcrate over the
islands. Admiral Beardslee Is said to be
vested with the authority necessary TO
carry out the program
G. C. Moreno, who takes a lively interest
in Hawaiian affairs, recently wrote to
Robert Wilcox, one of the condemned rebel
leaders saying he had been assured by
Senator Hawley and other prominent men
that President Cleveland and Minister VIII
lis were both ready to recognize the rebels
If they were successful.
Liliuokalani Tcxtines.
While the trial Of the ex-queen was In
progress yesterday she was placed on the
stand in her own behalf.
The direct examination was confined to
an alleged conversation between her and
Charles Clark, who testified that he In
formed her of the proposed rebellion. She
denied any such conversation took place
After her examination was concluded,
statement written by her was filed. 1t
commences with a history since the time
she was deposed, and goes on to say:
1.-The movement undertaken by the Ha-
waiians last month was absolutely COM
menced without my knowledge, sanction,
consent or assistance, directly or Indirect
ly, and this fact is in truth well known to
those who took part in it, I received no
information from any one In regard to
arms which were to be procured nor OF
any men who were induced to join In any
such uprising. 1 do not know why this in
formation should have been withheld from
me unless 1t was with a view to my per-
sonal safety, a precautionary meas
ure It would not have received my sane
ton, and can assure the gentlemen of this
commission, that had known of any such
intention, would have dissuaded the pro-