The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1895-02-28
TRAITORS CALLED IN
Hundreds Of Roya'ists Arrested
in Hawai-
THE AIR THICK WITH RUM0RS
Reports to the Ell, ct That he Ex- q e III
WIN lie Sentenced To Five Years
imprisonment.

San Francisco, Feb. 23.-The steamer
Gaelic arrived tonight from Yokohama
and Honolulu. bringing the following
advices to the Associated Press
Honolulu, Feb. IA more contagious
fever of rumor never struck this com
munity than that which swept over the
town previous to the departure of the
Mariposa. The story was that the gov
eminent had decided to deport 10 pris-
oners, among them being Weidemann.
Gregg and Marshall. The presence of
Judge Weidemann on the wharf with
hand satchel and a guitar added cred
ence to the Weidemann part of the
story. The government was prepared
to carry out its part of the plans, when
Minister Willis protested against men
convicted of political crimes being put
on board of a vessel flying the Ameri-
can flag. Furthermore, the recent i'm
migration laws of the United States
would not allow any such men to enter
the country. In pursuance with this
idea, Consul Mills had. held the clear
ance papers of the vessel until assur-
ance was received that no attempt
would be made to put these men on
board. President Dole and Ministers
King and Smith We're on the steamer,
and got together in the captains cabin
There they were rumored to have come
to a decision that they had better let
the matter lay over to some more aus
| picious season.
When asked regarding the alleged de-
| parture, Attorney-General Smith said.
II can not see how any such thing got
started. We have not thought of such
thing as deporting any men who have
been before the court. think we have
more use for Gregg and Weidemann
here than in the United States. There
is no foundation whatever for the ru-
| NOR"
When Minister Willis was asked
whether he had received any notice of
an intended deportation of the prisoners
he replied mo; I was informed quite
to the contrary. I did not enter any
protest or make any request to hold the
steamer. In fact, l have not yet filed
the protest consequent to the deport-
| ing affair of last Saturday. 1t is furth-
est from my purpose to take any action
which would tend to embarass this gov
eminent. have the most friendly feel
ings toward the officials. l know they
are pressed with many difficult ques-
tons, and are using their best judg
ment in the solution of the problems
| OF course, it is my duty to look after
the interests of American citizens. but
| most certainly have no intention of
making any unnecessary trouble for
the representatives, of the government
| in so doing"
From all accounts, it was very fortu-
Al. 49, 81, if..
that no attempt was made to send the
young men out of the country. Armed
men belonging to the citizens guard
and other bodies We're on the wharf to
prevent the deportation of either Gregg.
Weidemann or Marshall.
HUNDREDS OF ARRESTS.
The government caused the arrest of
3S1 persons since the 9Th of January.
OF that number "a have been tried be-
fore the military court. Sentences in
but "a cases have been made public
% natives, charged with treason, and V.
V. Ashford, charged with misprision of
| treason. Ffty-five men have been re-
leased by the authorities. The military
court acquitted two Three men, Gran
ston, tombstone and Mueller We're de-
ported.
The following persons have been al
lowed their liberty, with the under
standing that they leave the country
within a reasonable time: John Radin,
Fred Harrison, A. II. Redward. l.. j.
Lovey, Arthur White, G. l.. Ritman. J.
C. White, p. j. Camorinos, NJ c. Bailey,
A. Mcdowell, j. Carlenne, Fred Woun-
denburg and James Brown. The latter
have signed an agreement that they Will
not return to this country until granted
permission by the government. Several
of the men have seen British Commits
sioner Halves. He gave them to under
stand that he would not interfere IN
their behalf, as they had admitted theii
guilt when they signed the agreement
Ashford was turned over to the marsha
on the 25th inst He was tried on &
charge of misprision of treason anc
, found guilty. He has been sentenced t'
one year in Jail and to pay fine OF
81 900 TWenty-three natives have beer
sentenced on a charge of treason. Th'
2 sentences vary from five to 10 years. II
r one case a fine of $1,000 was imposed
= but was RENTED by President Dole
! The military court is still sitting, anC
it's work drags along slowly About 20
. cases are vet to be tried. Prince Davi'
e was tried and found guilty. His sen
1 fence has not been made public.
I SENTENCE OF THE QUEEN.
[ 1t is understood that the queen wi
: be sentenced to five years imprison
= ment for the part she has taken in tn
= trouble. In all probability she will b
{ allowed to leave the country withou
serving the sentence If she so desires
Twenty-four natives have been ser
e fenced to prison for terms ranging frol
= five to eight years. The degrees of pur
u ishment melted out to the conspiratoI
found instant favor among the peopl
generally, though some were of III
opinion that Bipikane at least shoul
!, have been summarily dealt with.
70 The Hawaiians have commenced
!. work in earnest for annexation. The
"A have been informed that all the presel
prisoners will be freed in the event
closer relations with the United State
Martial law is still in force.
ID FIGHT TO SAVE RICHARD.
u A strong fight is being made to sa'
90 the neck of w. H. Richard, one of Il
n condemned men. He is a member
oe the Masonic order. The government
very reticent regarding the date Of Il