Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-01-19
Uprising Against the Government in
Hawaii.
THE NOTORIOUS WILCOX THE LEADER
Charles L. Carter Killed IN the
First Encounter.
MANY REB ELS CAPTURED

Francisco, from Auckland and Sydney, via
Honolulu, yesterday afternoon, and brought
news of a revolution and bloodShed at
Honolulu. Charles l.. Carter, who was one
of the annexation commissioners, was
killed, and other government supporters
were wounded. There has been much fight
ing, and at least twelve natives have been
killed. Nearly two hundred royalists are
under arrest. Robert Wilcox is the leader
of the rebels.
The fighting was still in progress when
the Alameda left Honolulu, on January II,
but the government forces had practically
overcome the revolutionsts The Asso-
ciated Press has the following correspond
ence:
beginning of the Outbreak.
HONOLULU, January 11.--There were
no fresh developments in the threatened
uprising until last Sunday afternoon, the
9th instant, when the marshars detectives
brought in news for that officer Immediate
ly to summon the cabinet and leading Off
GERS of the military and citizens guard for
consultation. In a few minutes after their
arrival Deputy Marshal Brown and squad
of police, under Captain Parker, left for
the beach at WAIKIKI, with orders to
search the premises OF Henry Bertlemann,
prominent royalist, for arms and am
munition.
Just previous to reaching the place the
posse was Joined by Charles l.. Carter,
Alfred Carter and J. B. Castle, who lived
near by, all members of the citizens guar1
On approaching the house the deputy
marshal left the squad on the lawn. while
he entered the house, and, finding Berthe
mann and a strange white man there, pro
way through shots were heard from the
rear of the house The officers asked
quickly: what does that nean?'
Bertlemann replied: II know nothing
Grtr MORO
Rebels Driven Back
Brown rushed out to join his squad just
as Chas. Garter shouted: There they are,
under the boa tshed,' and pointing to a shed
in the rear of the lot, he rushed forward,
followed by his cousin, Castle, and the
others.
At that instant volley was fired by a
crowd of natives under the shed, ami
Charles Carter and Lieut.. Hoh fell wound
ed. The police charged and drove the ma
tiVes out on the beach, when the latter re-
treated to the brush, keeping up desul-
tory firing. AS the police only numbered
eight, and there were four times as many
natives, they returned to the house taking
with them three of the rebels whom they
had captured in the melee. during which
some sixty shots were fired.
Taking the wounded men in and first
caring for them as we'll as possible, they
searched the prisoners. placing Bertlen,ann
uIder arrest.
The first ore was recognized as John
Lane. He had heavy revolver, belt of
cartridges and rifle; the second a pocket
pistol and belt of cartridges. The other
was unarmed, but a short rifle was found
behind the door which evidently belonged
to him, Holi says he was the man who
shot him. There is no doubt that Carters
three wounds came from Lanes pistol, 1t
having three empty chambers.
By this time the rebels regained their
courage and surrounded the house, firing
ir -
guard the prisoners, the officers returned
the fire, but without effect, as their asSail-
ants could not be seen.
A Daring Dash.
Realizing that their case was desperate
and that word must be got to town at all
hazards, it was resolved that Brown and
Parker should make a dash for their
horses, which were tied near the house.
This was done with success, and they We're
soon at the nearest telephone. Alfred Car
ter, who had been missing since the wound
ing of his cousin, was supposed to be dead
but in reality had escaped with the same
idea and for the purpose of getting doc
tor for his cousin. He had already tee-
phoned to the marshals office, besides being
fortunate in finding doctor, with whom
he returned to the scene of the fighting
alone
On approaching the gate they were met
with a volley. Dropping to the ground,
Carter returned three shots, but realizing
the impossibilty of getting into the house
unhurt, they both made their escape.
Abou. this time the natives were ad-
vancing On the house to take it by storm,
when one of the officers told Bertlemann
he would blow his brains out ON the in
slant the first man went inside the house
and hurt any one Bertlemann called to
the natives outside to that effect and they
at once withdrew and ceased firing.
Regulars Summoned.
Within two minutes after receiving the
telephone account of the fight detail of
thrty-two men from the regulars sta
toned at the government building was or
dered out. The command was given to
Lieut.. King, the same who led the expe-
dition against the lepar outlaw koulon
some months since. Volunteers were call
ed for, and nearly every man in the bar
racks stepped to the front. Within ten
minutes the detail were on the way as fast
as horses and wheels could carry them,
the distance being about four miles. AS
soon as they came within shooting dis
lance of the scene of action the natives
fired a parting volley and fled. Alfred
Carter and DR.. Walters came up at this
time and were quickly followed by others.
Charles Carter received the medic al at
tention he much needed. 1t was found
he was shot in the breast twice and once
in the leg. One of the breast wounds
ranged downward and entered the abdo-
men. He was taken to his residence near
by, where he died early the next morning.
but not necessarily fatal He was sent to
the hospital.
Soon after Deputy Marshal Brown ar
rived and the premises We're thoroughly
searched. The Japanese servant denied
that there were arms, but a siX-shooter at
his ear induced him to bring to light sew
eral rifles and pistols.
Lieut.. King sent the prisoners to town
and asked for further orders. He was told
to hold the place at all odds, as it was evil
IDENTIFY a distributing point for arms.
Attacked by Natives.
At daylight large force of natives who
had taken up a strong position on the
slope of Diamond Hill attacked him. After
standing fire about an hour and finding
the natives had the advantage of numbers
and position, King moved his force to Sans
Souci, a pleasure resort, few hundred
wards nearer town. and with telephone
communications. Shortly after the tele-
phone was used Lieut.. Coyne and twenty
five more of the regulars were sent.
The number of insurgents was variously
estimated from 100 to 200. With Coyne'S
force was sent an eight-cantimeter field
piece.
/ President Murray of the Citizens Guard,
with twenty-five mounted policemen, was
f1o sr,ct,