Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1895-02-14
THE TREASON TRIALS.

THE TREASON TRIALS.
| Latest from Honolulu by the Steamer War
rimoo--News Brought by Hawaiian Ex-
fles-Six of the Rebels Sentenced to
Death-The Trial of the Ex-Qneen-
Strong Resentment at Interference by
Foreign Ministers.
i VERONA, B. c., Feb. 1.-THE
steamer Warrimoo arrived here Satur-
day night from Honolulu, bringing
news of happenings there up to Febru-
ary2. On board the Warrimoo are three
men who have been exiled by the Ha-
waiian government for participation
in the recent rebellion. They are
J. Cranston, A. Mueller and j. b.
Johnson. Mr.. Cranston, upon arrival
here, sent for the American consul.
He intends placing his case in the
hands of the Ameri, an authorities, and
will seek redress for the expulsion of
Mueller, johnson and himself.
Six of the rebels have been SEN
fenced to death for completely in the
recent uprising. Tho general belief in
| Honolulu, however, was that no capi-
| tai punishment would be meted out to
| the rebels, the first hot feeling of re-
sentiment against the disturbers hav-
ing passed away and given place to
one of mercy and moderation.
| The trial of the ex-queen has prob
ably already occurred. The charges
| and Specifications were served upon
her on January 81, and the trial was
set for the following week. Her own
diary, found at Washington palace,
will be put in as important evidence
| against her. The impression is gem
| eral that she will plead guilty.
Among the passengers who arrived
on the Warrimoo was F. w. Holmes,
| private secretary to Hawaiian Minister
| of Finance Damon.
The Advertiser of January 81 pointed
| ly animadverted upon the improperly
| of foreign representatives interfering
with local political affairs, and by
| their interposition embarrassing the
| action of the new government. Within
| a few days much resentment has been
expressed about some interference of
this nature which has recently come tc
light. 1t is positively asserted that
early in the recent outbreak United
States Minister Willis and British
Commissioner Halves joined in re-
questing President Dole to reprieve
the British and Americans supposed to
be under sentence of death until such
a time as their respective governments
could be communicated with and in
structions received as to the course of
action they should pursue.
President Dole has not yet replied to
this request, and it is not positive that
the capital sentence will be carried
out. The heated cutlery for such ex-
ecutions which prevailed here at first
has subsidized. There is no doubt but
that the executive will extend to the
ex-queen the utmost clemency con-
sistent with the public safety.
The trial of V. v. Ashford lasted
during part of four days. Nowlein
testified to having arranged with Ash
ford for that part of the proposed at
tack on the Sd which was to be made
from the fish market. Davies testified
to having consulted Ashford about
getting and landing the arms on the
day he went to sea to meet the
schooner.
Kaal testified to his copying and the
ex-queen signing on the 2Sth of Deem
Der commission for v. V. Ashford as
an associate justice of the supreme
court.
Several witnesses testified to Now
lein's repeated interviews with Ash
ford.
A vigorous defense was made for the
accused. Both himself and his brother
testified that the interviews with Now
lein related to various items of legal
business, especially as to advice what
to do in case of a search warrant COM
ing to Washington palace.
v. v. Ashford testified that he was
attorney for Davis in various claims
made against him. He stated that he
knew nothing about the arms or the
proposed movement He had advised
Davis to keep clear of any movement
conducted by natives, as it would
fail. Nowlein had said to him
that if the natives rose they would
rise as one. Arms were no. necessary
they could accomplish the undertake
ing with clubs. He had told Nowlein
that there was no possible chance of
the restoration of the monarchy, and
the ex-queen's sun had set when she
refused the terms of Minister Willis.
He was surprised to learn that such a
foolhardy attempt had been made to
restore the monarchy, and said that he
had been in ill-health for some months
and in no condition to take part in the
movement
On the LIST day of February the court
proceeded with the trial of twenty-five
natives. The decision and sentences
of the court will probably be pro-
nounced after the conclusion of the
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