The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1895-02-24

Turned Loose on the Understand
ing That They VIII VamOse--Sev-
eraI Natives Have Been Sent Up
For TreasOn-Where queen Lii is
at-Arany Cases to BE Tried.
San Francisco, Feb. 29.-The steamer
Gaelic arrived tonight from Yokohama
and Honolulu bringing the following
advices to the Associated Press:
Honolulu, Feb. IA more conta-
gious fever of rumor never struck this
community than that which swept
over the town previous to the de-
parture of the Mariposa.
The story, as it passed from mouth
to mouth, was rather feasible and ran
something like the following: The gov
eminent had decided to deport some
ten prisoners, among them being Wide
mann, Greig and Marsham. The
presence of Judge Widemann on the
wharf with a, hand satchel and a
guitar added credence to the Wide
mann part of the story. The govern
ment was prepared to carry out It's
plans, when Minister Willis protested
against men convicted Of political
crimes being put on board vessel
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 Nils
had held the clearance papers OF the
vessel until assurance was received
| n no do to mt
these men on board. President Dole
and Ministers King and Smith we're
on the steamer and got together in the
captain's cabin. There they we're
rumored to have come to a decision
that they had better let the matter
lay over to some more suspicious sea
son.
An Enigma.
When asked regarding the alleged
departure, Attorney General -Smitl<
said:
Il can't see how such a 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 Greig and Wide
mann 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 intended deportation of prisoners,
he replied:
mo, [ was informed quite to the
contrary. 1 did not enter any protest
or make any request to hold the
steamer. In fact, I have not yet filed
! the protest consequent to the deporting
affair last Saturday. 1t is earthest
from M. PURPOSE or desire to take my
action which would tend to embarrass
this government. 1 have the most
friendly feelings toward the officials
I know they are pressed with many
difficult questions, 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 ! 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 for
tunate for the peace Of the community
that no attempt was made to send 1he
I three young men out of the country.
Armed men belonging to the Citizens
Guard and other bodies were on the
wharf to prevent the deportation of
either Greig, Weidemann of Marshall.
Many Arrests Made.
The government caused the arrest of
3S1 persons since The 9Th of Janlary.
Of that number. "a have been tried be-
fore the military court. Sentences in
but "a cases have been made public
90 natives charged with treason and
V. V. Ashford charged with misprision
of treason; 55 men have been released
by the authorities; the military court
acquitted two.
Three men, Cranstoun, Johnstone and
Mueller. were deported.
The following persons have been al
lowed their liberty with the under
standing that they will leave the coun-
try within q reasonable space of time:
John Radin. Fred Harrison, F. II. Red
ward, L. ]. Lovey, Arthur White, G.
l.. Ritman. j. c. White, P ]. Camori-
nos, NJ. G. Bailey, A. Mcdowell, j. Car
rienne, Fred Woundenburg and James
J Brown. The latter have signed an
agreement that they will not return
to this country until granted, pernis-
sion by the government.
Several Of the men have seen Brit
ish Commissioner Halves, who gave
them to understand that he would not
interfere in their behalf. as they ad-
mitted their guilt when they signed
the agreement.
V. V Ashford was turned over to the
marshal on the 25th inst. He was tried
on a charge of misprision of treason
, and found guilty. He has been SEN
fenced to enc year in Jail and to pay
fine of $1,000. Ashford came to Homo
I lulu about 1884. and has been practicing
attorney since that time and until re
? Gently in partnership with his brother
C. w. Ashford. He was banished SeY-
eral years ago for conspiracy against
: the monarchy.
Sent Up For Treason.
: Twenty-three natives have been SEN
fenced on a charge of treason. The
sentences vary from five to ten years
. In some cases a fine Of $1,000 was i'm.
: posed, but was RENTED by President
Dole.
The military court is still sitting and
its work drags slowly along. About
two hundred cases are yet to be tried
r Prince David has been tried anG
found guilty. His sentence has no.
E been made public as yet.
It is understood that the queen vii
be imprisoned for five years for The
: part she has taken in the trouble. IL
{ all probability she will be allowed Il
S leave the country without serving tn,
9 sentence If she so desires. Twenty
! four natives have been sentenced t,
: prison for terms ranging from five Il
! eight years.
The degrees of punishment melted GU
to the conspirators found instant favor
among the people generally, though