The record-union., 1895-02-16
WRITTEN STATEMENT FILED BY THE
DBPOSBD RULER.
In Which She Denies the Right of the
Military Court to Try Her Case
Belief That the Court VIII Bring in
a Verdict of Guilty, But That She
Will Be Allowed Freedom On Her
Own Recognizance.
Special to the RECoRD-UNIoN.


misprison of treason. The original
charge was treason. She is represented
by Paul Neumann. After the charge was
read the matter went over for day. The
case was called again day before yester-
day morning. The deposed monarch re-
fused TO plead, so plea Of not guilty was
entered. The work of examining wit
nesses was gone on with and enough evil
dence was secured to prove to an impair
tial observer that she was aware that the
rebellion was to be started.
The most damaging evidence that will
be brought against her will be her per-
sonal diary, which was found in her resi-
dence after arrest.
The ex-QUeen recorded her thoughts,
desires and impressions very freely, and
Ii her diary could be published in full it
would make mighty interesting reading,
not only to the people of this country,
but also to the people in the United
States. The champion of royalty seems
TO have been on very intimate and friend
ly terms with President Cleveland, an
entry made during last summer stating:
~. o. Garter called to-day and delivered
President Cleveland's present to me-"
What the present was is not stated.
Up to the time of the return of the
special commission, which went to Wash
ington to interview Cleveland, the ex-
Queen records herself as favoring a wait
ing policy, confident that the American
administration would interfere IN her
behalf. Alter CleVeland'S answer to the
commission she became more aggressive
and began TO listen with growing favor to
those urging an uprising on the part of
the natives.
Rudolph Spreckels called to see her
often, and is represented as advising her
to fight IL out. She did not agree with
him until during his last stay III Homo
lulu. lie Indicated that she could get
plenty OF money in San francisco to buy
arms and carry out successful rebellion.
lie Is also represented as a willing agent
OF her IadyshIp.
After the Warrimoo sailed Minister
Willis boarded the Philadelphia and had
a conference with Admiral Beardsee
Willis is still thorn in the side of the
Government, and his every movement is
watched anXlOusly, as it Is feared that he
may call the forces OF the Philadelphia TO
his AID IN case the Government decides to
hang William Seward, one of the men
condemned by the military court.
Cummins and Captain Davies have
both pleaded guilty TO a charge of trea-
son. Tie latter was the master OF the
steamer W aimanald, the vessel that
landed the arms for the rebels.
The Government has liberated John S.
Walker, Thomas Rawlins and Henry
Swinton on their own recogniZances
The men are charged with conspiracy.
1t is understood that a number of the
prisoners, who have business interests
VIII be liberated after the departure OF the
Mariposa.
\ well-detined rumor says that Admi-
raj Beardslee has Instructions to raise the
flag OF the United States over Pearl Har-
bor. 1t is indicated that the Y nited States
Government will take possession of the
harbor under guaranteed treaty rights
and virtually declare proteCtorate over
the islands. Admiral Beardslee is said to
be vested with the authority necessary to
carry out the programme.
w hile the trial was in progress yester-
day the Queen was placed on the stand in
her own behalf The direct examination
was confined TO an alleged conversation
between her and Charles Clark, who tes-
tilted that he informed her of the pro-
posed rebellion. She denied that any
such conversation took place.
After her examination was concluded
a statement written by her was filed. 1t
commenced with history since the time
she was deposed, and goes on to say:
The movement undertaken by the
Hawaiians last month was absolutely
commenced without my knowledge
sanction, consent or assistance, directly or
indirectly, and this fact is in truth we'll
known to those who took part in it.
II claim that | had the right TO select
Cabinet in anticipation of possibility.
and the history OF other Governments
6uDport this right. / was not intimidatad
into abdicating, but followed the counsel
OF able and generous friends and we'll
Wishers, who advised me that such an act
would restore peace and goodwill among
my people,
''I must deny your right to try me in
the manner and by the court which YOU
l., call laAf tna- f9r
The Military Court will probably bring
in verdict OF guilty in the case of the
ex-Queen, Notwithstanding her denial
Sentence will be passed, but it is not be-
lieved that she will be imprisoned, but
will be allowed freedom on her own re-
cogniZance,
The Government is collecting evidence
against Rudolph Spreckels, but no move
will be made in his case until the author
tiles are absolutely certain that he was
mixed up in the rebellion.
But one man will be sent on the Mari
posa His name is William France and
he is charged with conspiracy.
On the steamer Australia, leaving here
on the 23d inst, number of men now
under arrest will be allowed to leave the
country, with the understanding that
they cannot return without the permis-
sion of the Government. In the mean
time an Act will be passed to cover their
cases. 1t is understood that the law will
prohibit their return.
Among the men who will be allowed to
leave will be James Brown, Fred Wun-
denberg, George Ritman, John White,
Charles Creighton, L. B. Thomas and L.
ii. Redward.
just prior to the departure of the Mari
posa the Government decided to Danish
Carl Widemann, convicted of treason.
he is the son of Judge Widemann, one
of the ex-Queen's Commissioners to
Washington.
DELAY ASKED IN THE EXECUTION OF
RICKARD.
LONDON, Feb. l5.-Sir Edward Grey, in
response TO an inquiry in the House of
Commons as To the condition OF affairs i'll
Hawaii, said that Mr.. Hawes, British
Commissioner, was instructed by cable
to ask for delay of the execution of the
Englishman, Rickard, who has been con-
delnned to death by the court-martial; if
he had been convicted only in the raising
or actual participation without having
had fair and full trial. with full oppor-
tunity to defend himself against the ac-
cusations made against him. In either
case the evidence on which the sentence
of Rickard is based is 10 be sent home,
and MIR. Hawes has been directed TO act
in concert with his United States col
league, who has received similar lnstruc-
lions from his Government In the case OF