Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1895-02-13
FROM LAST REPORTS.
Hawaiian Governments Efforts to
Stamp Out Treason.
Six Rebel Leaders Condemned to Death,
Three Banished, and Others Receive
Life Sentences-SenateW Wants
Cable to Honolulu.

VICTORIA, B. c., Feb. 12. The steam
er Warrimoo arrived here Saturday
night from Honolulu, bringing news OF
happenings there up to February 2. On
board the Warrimoo were three men
who have been exiled by the Hawaiian
government for participation in the re-
cent rebellion. They are j. Cranston,
A. Muller and j. B. Johnston. Mr..
Cranston, upon arrival here sent for
the American consul. He intends plac-
ing his case In the hands of the Ameri-
can authorities and will seek redress
for the expulsion of Muller, Johnston
and himself.
| The government expelled Cranston
and Muller on charges of conspiracy to
use dynamite, and Johnston, who was
special police officer, with turning
traitor. Cranston and Muller, it is
said, were to blow up Central church
on the night the rebellion broke out.
OF the three exiles Johnston is Brit
ish subject, Cranston an American and
Muller German. They say they do
not know what they were arrested for,
were given no trial, were kept confined
without any chance of communication,
and did not know they were to leave
until taken aboard the Warrimoo.
Liliuokalani's Trial.
The trial of the ex-queen has proba-
bly, 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 general that she
will plead guilty, but that notwith-
standing full trial will be held.
There is no doubt but that the execu-
tive will extend to the ex-queen the uts
most clemency consistent with the pub
lie safety.
Charged with Treason.
Liliuokalani is charged with treason.
The charge reads:
Il. Treason, by engaging in open rebellion
against the republic Of Hawaii; by attempting
by force Of arms to overthrow and destroy the
same and by levying war against the same. and
by adhering to the enemies Of the republic of
Hawaii giving them aid and comfort within
the Hawaiian islands and elsewhere.
''2. Treason, by aiding. abetting. procuring,
counseling. melting, countenancing and en-
couraging others to commit treason and to en-
gage in open rebellion against the republic Of
Hawaii and to attempt by force of arms to
overthrow the same, and to adhere to the enc
mics of the republic of Hawaii in giving them
aid and comfort IN the Hawaiian islands and
elsewhere"
Findings of the Military Commission.
The military commission has brought
in findings in twenty-four cases. Two
were acquitted. The others were found
guilty and sentences were fixed by the
commission subject to review by Presi-
dent Dole. The sentences vary from
death to Imprisonment for five years
with fines. The lowest sentence for
treason by the Hawaiian statute is i'm
prisonment for five years and fine of
not less than $1,000.
Leaders to Be Hanged.
The six leaders were all sentenced to
be hanged. They are: Charles T.
Gulick, William Fl. Richard, William
T. Seward, Robert W. Wilcox,
Samuel Nowlein and Henry Ber-
lehman. Sentence in the last two
cases will be committed as both
men have furnished valuable evil
dence for the government. Gulick
was born in this country, Richard is an
and Wilcox is Hawaiian.
The only one of the four who is en-
titled to the protection of the United
States is William T. Seward. AS yet
nodate has been set for the executions.
May Be Spared.
1t is the general belief that no CAPT
tai punishment will be neted out to the
condemned rebels, the first hot feeling
Of resentment against the disturbers
having passed away and given place to
one of mercy and moderation.
To Lay q Cable.
WASHINGTON, Feb. by the de- |
cisive vote of SO to 26 the senate agreed
On Saturday to inaugurate the project
Of laying cable from the Pacific coast
TO Hawaii. An amendment to the |
and consular appropriation
bill was made giving 100000 for be-
ginning work on the cable and author
zing the president to contract for the
entire work, estimated to cost $3,000,-
700.