Nationalist Party, said groups being designated as Cadets of the Republic, or enlisted soldiers of the Liberating Army, and would give and cause to be given to said groups military instructions, including instructions in the use of firearms and other weapons.
In the second count it was further alleged that the said defendants did unlawfully, knowingly, and willfully conspire and agree with each other and with divers other persons to commit offenses against the United States, that is to say, to incite rebellion and insurrection against the authority and laws of the United States.
That it was a part of said conspiracy that the defendants would persistently and continuously urge and attempt to persuade a large number of persons by public speeches, written articles in various newspapers, circulars, and otherwritings, and radio broadcasts, that the political independence of Puerto Rico from the United States should be brought about by force and violence and by an armed revolution against the United States, in which the defendants individually and as leaders, officers, and members of the Nationalist Party of Puerto Rico would take a leading and active part.
*140 And it was further alleged as part of said conspiracy that the defendants would utilize the organization, machinery, resources, and personnel of said Nationalist Party, its national council, and the various municipal councils for the aforesaid purpose.
Then follows in said second count allegations of certain overt acts, including delivery of speeches, public meetings, printing and circulating in Puerto Rico of certain newspapers containing articles and written statements and accounts of speeches,