The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1895-01-26

| pany that landed the arms olo not
! know what they went for.
Pehu sworn:-He was one VINO went
with Pua in boat to meet the Wal
manaIo Pua steered the boat. Ar
rived off Kahala; were two boats;
examined arms that were landed
| Aberahama was not in the boats. Were
myseIf, KAaikiki, Kanopoko, Pua,
Keoki. Did not see the men In the
other boat; it was too dark; some
/ were from the steamer.
| Counsel Rosa addressed the Court
"a follows: Don't know as 1 have
much to say for the prisoners; they
all had part in uprising. L do
| not believe il the rebels had failed to
land their arms natives would have
! Joined the ranks. All simple Hawaii
ans, and in their simplicity were led
| into the movement. The air was
filled with dissatisfaction against the
Government and 1t took very Iittle
urging to take part in movement TO
| overthrow Of Government. Kauai,
| Aberahama and Keona appear to have
been taken in by deception and force
| Of arms. Can't deny that they did
some work, but whether il was by
fear it is for the Court to decide. The
sympathies of those outside the Gov
eminent were wrought up TO the ex-
tent that it only required match to
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are more responsible. Lot Lane has
been shown to be q leader; has made
an open and honorable confession and
commend that to lenieDcy OF the
Court.
Tom Poole was enrolled, reluctantly
| went into 1t and went to the front.
While the firing was going on 1t be
| came his duty.
Others fired there and there is
doubt whether this man was the MUIR
der of Mr.. Carter. Who is to say
| which shot killed q man in the OPP
posing forces? There is always q
doubt for every prisoner, and Poole is
entitled to that doubt.
Palau admits his guilt in taking
part in the rebellion, but denies hay
| ing recruited men. His guilt in TAX
| ing part as q soldier is not as great as
| IL he had recruited men.
| Bipikane had very little to do with
| the affair except to stand guard.
Clark admits partaking but denies
recruiting. There IL nothing to show
that he took part in anything but
fishing party; been deceived.
Mr.. Rosa asked leniency and that
the Court take the cases individually:
Any Hawaiian could have been led
out to any place by the same decep-
ton, and once there would nave been
ashamed to leave
Following is substance OF address
Of Attorney Kaulukou Amongst
these men / represent Kalau-
koa and Kanuha. There is no
evidence to show that either Of these
men took up arms or were parties to
any conspiracy. All he dill was to
tell the men to go to Diamond Head
could not go by Waikiki. Kalau-
koa is Independent and does
not let himself out; these men who
were hired are testifying TO get them.
selves out OF q scrape. 1t Is the old
story. Eve said it was the serpent;
Adam said it was Eve. Kanuha
there is only one witness who says
that he saw him taking anything
from the carriage at Kaalawai. Bar
tow stands alone in the statement.
Kanuha's good record stands in good
stead and should be taken into consid
Grafton. If the man Is guilty Of any
thing it 10 because he did not tell the
marshal, though the fact that he told
among his friends what he saw shows
that he did not care to conceal what
he saw.
Judge Advocate said there were
two who should not have been tried
with the others, as they were not at
Diamond Head; they are, however,
guilty of trea-On, in that they aided
and abetted the men at Diamond
H. ad.
Kanuha. Government should lay
down q law 80 that prisoners may
know what they are choosing: He
should not be made 8 criminal, but
atty for his wrongdoing.
It Is very peculiar that Bipikane's
house should be used as an arsenal
aud he not know it. Lot Lane had
admitted without ifs, butts or aDds,
showing that he had some patriotism,
and was manly compared with the
statements of those who would excuse
themselves with luaus. Did not think
Poole could be held for the death of
Carter, although circumstances seem
to show that his shot was the fatal
one. Poole went as soldier, not
necessarily with the idea of murder.
Mr.. Kinney closed his remarks by
stating that the court should fix the
penalty accordingly.
At O'Clock the court took recess
for an hour In the meantime, the
thirteen prisoners who were arraigued
on Thursday night were brought up
stairs.
The Judge Advocate stated that the
counsel for defense had filed written
pleas Of the defendants. Mr.. Neumann
wished they would be considered In
stead OF the oral pleas made at the
time OF the arraignment. This was
agreed to by the court.
The Judge Advocate read the charge
against the men Mr.. Neumann
asked that each defendant be allowed
to 20 on the stand and be sworn In
their own behalf. Granted.
John Mahuka in his own behalf:
He took up arms against the Govern
ment on account of love for his native
land; he surrendered the day after
the rebellion broke out; he did not
persuade any out to take part in the
uprising.
Keliikuewa in his own behalf: He
took up arms to fight against the Gov
eminent; he quit when he was taken
prisoner; this was on Monday after
| noon. he did not induce anv one TO