The herald., 1895-02-24
FIVE YEARS FOR THE QUEEN
A Fever of Rumor Sweeps Over
the Islands
MARTIAL LAW PREVAILS
Vessels Refused to Take on Board Men
Ordered Deported
tlilitary Trials Still in Progress-A Very
Uneasy Condition of Affairs
Exists-End Not Yet

Feb. 23.-A more contagious fever of
rumor news never struck this community
than that which swept over the town pre-
vious to the departure of the Mariposa
The story, as it passed from mouth to
mouth was rather feasible and ran some
thing like the following
The government had decided.to deport
some ten prisoners, among them being
Widemann, Greg and Marshall. The
presence of Judge Widemann on the
wharf with hand satchel and guitar
added credence to the Widemann part OF
the story. The Government was prepared
to carry out its plans, when Minister
Willis protested against men convicted OF
political crimes being put on board yes
sci flying the American flag. Further
more, the recent immigration 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
clearance 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 were on the steamer and got to-
gether in the Captains cabin There
they were rumored to have come to de-
cson that they had better let the matter
lay over to some more auspicious season.
When asked regarding the alleged de-
parture, Attorney General Smith said:
81 can't see how such thing got started.
We have not thought of such thing as
deporting any men who have been before
the court. l think we have more use for
Greig and Widemann here than in the
United States. There is no foundation
whatever for the rumor."
When Minister Willis was asked whether
he had received any notice of an in
tended deportation of prisoners, he re-
piled; mo; I was informed quite to the
contrary did not enter any protest or
make any request to hold the steamer. In
fact, have not filed the protest consequent
to the deporting affair last Saturday. 1t is
farthest from my purpose or desire to take
any action which would tend to embarrass
this Government. have the most friendly
feelings towards the officials. l know
they are pressed with many difficult ques-
tions, and are using their best judgment
in the solution of the problems. OF course,
it is my duty to look after the interests of
American citizens but l most certainly
have no intention of making any unnec-
essary trouble for the representatives. of
the Government in so doing. l had no
information that a deportation was in
tendedtoday.
From all accounts it was very fortunate
for the peace of the community that no
attempt was made to send the three
young men out of the country. Armed
men belonging to the Citizens Guard and
other officers were on the wharf to pre-
vent the deportation of either Greig,
Widemann or Marshall.
The Government caused the arrest OF
381 persons since the riot OF January. OF
that number ninety-four have been tried
before the military court. Sentences in
but twenty-four cases have been made
publc-twenty-th natives charged with
treason, and V. V. Ashford, charged
with misprision of treason. Fifty-ive
men have been released by the authori-
ties; the military court acquitted two.
Three men. Cranstoun, Johnstone and
Mueller were deported.
The following persons have been al
lowed their liberty with the understand
ing that they will leave the country with
in reasonable space of time: John
Radin, Fred Harrison, F. H. Redward,
L. j. Levey, Arthur White, G. L. Rit-
man, J. G. White, P. J. Camorinos, M. G.
Bailey A. Mcdowell, J. Caranne, Fred
and James Brown.
The latter have signed an agreement
that they will not return to this country
until granted permission by the Govern
ment. The chances are that they will
not be allowed to place their feet on
Hawaiian soil again.
Several of the men have seen British
Commissioners Hawes; he gave them to
that he would not interfere in
their behalf as they admitted their guilt
when they signed fhe agreement
Wv. Ashford was turned over to the |
marshal on the 18th inst He was tried on |
a charge OF misprision of treason and |
found guilty. He has been sentenced to |
one year in jail and to pay fine OF 81, 900.
Ashford came to Honolulu about 1884 and |
has been practicing attorney since that
time and until recently in partnership |
with his brother, c. w. Ashford. He was |
oanished several years ago tor conspiracy
against the monarchy.
Twenty-three natives have been sem
fenced on charge of treason. The sem
ences vary from five to ten years. In
each case a fine of $4,000 was imposed but
vas remitted by President Dole.
The military court is still sitting and it's
work drags alorg slowly. About two hun
lred cases are ] Vt to be tried.
Prince David nas been tried and found
guilty. His sentence has not been made
public as yet.
1t is understood that the Queen will be
'iven five years for the part she has taken
II the trouble. In all probability she will
,e allowed to leave the country without
erving the sentence, If she so desires.
rwenty-four natives have received sem
ences of imprisonment ranging from five
o eight years.
The degrees of punishment meted out
o the conspirators found instant favor
lmong the people generally, though some
we're of the opinion that Bipikane at least
hould have been summarily dealt with,
le having received but ten years,
The Hawaiians have commenced to