The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1877-02-03

room.
Permit me and Mr. Jus,iss Jsdd. gsnll,nsS o
The bar. to ioin With you IN ~soiieiunE aud ProoSrni
this Msmsnto.
Sir. 90 ihs Judge I have no doubt tho eight o. .
viii Inspire as with patience, in many alaag and weary
baton .hies 4. r,os.S ~ s,S~r. ,,r.ss .S.Iss,
oppression aud deceit and will likewise inspire
eAlmnssa aad elaboration ia the Ioqaiy AFTER truth
and justice.
The following brief remarks were added by
Mr.. Justice Judd:
Ma. cHIEF JUsucE. I can add bat littls O. the
words Of those Who have prscssded ne.
The sentiments Of honor and respect with Witch I
regarded you uhen I vas admitted 20 practice al
your Bar. have become sirsagshsnsd dnring the
Twelve years that have since elapsed.
The unvArying considerations with uhieh yea have
treated my opinions In our conferences during our
close association on this bench, has kept me assured
that the words Of welcome, With which you received
me here. were sincere.
Aud nov. sir. as this brief period 0f eOmpsnios.
ship t. about TO be closed. l beg you 90 accept my
earnest hope that happiness. health aud successes may
ever attend you 10 the future.
His Majesty the King, who occupied a seat
by the side Of Judge Allen. addressed the
native portion Of the audience, aud said in
substance
That very naturally some surprise would be felt
a seeing ore Of his position In the gox~tun.nt pro
cent al, and taking an active part In these proceed
tngs between the members Of the Bar and the Bench.
And yet he might cay that be had a legal right 90 be
there, for some years ago he was q licensed eoun.
sellor and attorney Of this Court. and he MAS careful
still 10 preserve bis parchment, A. = msmsnto Of
those days.
"Aiiuding to the history OF the past In Hoaolaia,
be could not forget the troublous tunes Of the riot 81
1852. when several thousand seAmen had Possession
Of the town, and when Jadge Allen, then u. =.
Consul. was conspicuous In bis efforts 70 q1eii the
disturbance.
an was an extremely gratifying fac. that durlnE
His Honor's incumbency OF the position Of Chief
Justice, the character 81 our Supreme Court had
stood high abroad. Several cases had been tried,
Involving the rights Of subjects Of foreign govern.
ments. wherein the decisions Of our Court, when
referred 10 aud reviewed by the Law omeers Of ihose
governments, had been fully sustained. This was
ment TO be proud Of, aud We owed u 90 the 6sprems
Court with Chief Justice Allen at it, head"
Chief Justice Allen replied as follows
Gentlemen Of the Bar. Gad, addressing uls Ma
iesty the KING ! am most happy. Sire. TO include
jesty for the honor conferred upon the Court, aud the
Bar, by your Royal presence on this occasion.
l return you. 0entlsmsn, my most cordial thanks
for this expression Of approval Of the manner la
which l have discharged ths duties Of Chief Justice
Of this Court. When one knows that he has tried 60
say. that IL is gratifying TO have this assurances from
those who have had tho best means 81 judging cor
reouy. For your expression Of Personsl fegardl
thank you, and / reciprocAte 10 with al my heart.
IL / hAve-as minated by one Of The mem bers
in his A~ddress-given eonhdence 10 any ons In the
PrOfsssion, and especially TO the young; In the dis
lh"Ak - VI ne aaNANAg n Nh nnEFI VIEW y"
The association Of the Hawaiian msmbers Of the
Bar with the Foreign IL always cordial, and 10 $50.
illustration Of the happy relations existing be-
tween different nRtionaiities here. Tbs address Of
the Hawaiian member 30 expressive 81 confidence
afoctionato regard, and given In the peculiarly
style ofhis nation. was very touching tony
1 wish they could snjoy tho advantages
IF the English language. 20 that they could improve
IN the study Of the Law. They need acoess 10 the great
Of legal learning.
ipon. this responsible duty, and IL Isl pleasure to
ne TO recall 20 your recollection the Naturalization
my distinguished predecessor. Chief Justice Lee,
which was always distinguished for ability and
idelity.
Ny associates were Mr.. Justice Robertson and Mr..
)ayis succeeded. These gentlemen rendered most
aluable service In the business Of the Court. All
them have passed away from the scenes Of earth,
md have appeared before the Great Tribunal Of Jus
ice and Mercy.
These vacancies were supplied by other highly se-
and competent psrSons, all Of whom have
10 enter into practice OF the profession, or 20
njoy the advantages Of private enterprise.
can bear cheerful testimony 10 the high character
vhicb all my associates sustained, and the Hawaiian
md devotion TO their duties. Their vacancies were
applied by my present most highly ss'ssnei and
earned associates.
In reviewing this long period Of judielsl service, "a
a source Of great satisfaction that the relations Of
be Court and the Bar have been uniformly Of
TO promote an impartial Investigation and
publication Of the cases presented. There will be In
curt at times amin ated discussion between msmbers
Z the Bar, In the management Of a ease but in all
conflicts for 90 many years there has been the
lost uniform respect and good will shown 90 tho
curt, and hence the relationship has uniformly bean
{ the most cordial and respectful character, and this
ever be among the most pleasant reminisceness Of
~ life. n u Ass
1t is only by an impartial. careful. and intslli-
administration Of the law that the rights Of the
and people can be protected and secured.
nd 70 attain this great object ID In necessary 90 have
Bar eminent for learning. and high moral ohssee-
". Indeed, In the absence Of such Judicial sio, Il
fully illustrated by history. nations will make but
tile progress In the highest degree Of civilization or
ven In material prosperity.
The Bar is Of great aid to the Court. and indeed Is
rvs cannot be administered with that sure and aeou.
NE Judgment without the srguments Of sbls advo-
ties for both parties. The reputation Of the Court
intimately allied with that Of the Bar. The pro-
ssion ofthe law will not result often In a fortune. Il
~ higher purposes than pertonUl aggrandiEement.
= highest duty, perhaps, Is 70 secure tho rights efa
lent in Courts o. Justice. At tho same time / think
ar profession generally are eminent In their patriotic
OF their duties 10 their country and their
llowmen.
sr Of the discharge ofits duties 10 the subjects Of the
ingdom. But 1 may, perhaps. be ~pArdopsd for 70.
ring to cases In which foreigners have been or
usiyeiy parties, and who have had n hnal. judgment
this Court. In some OF these the diplomatic
rents have alleged q denial Of justice, and have
ferred the decisions Of the Court 10 their own
Of disApproval by the Government repressn-
d by these gentlemen. IL 10 in ~quentions Of thisf
Iaraeter that the Governments is directly fntsfested
the administration Of the law, and In the repata-
IN and character " the Court.
To my associates, I can truly say that / rseipro-
to their kind expressions Of regard, and especially
l desire TO make known 70 them my high appre-
alton Of the faithful and able discharge Of the duties
the Court during my prOtraoted absence Ia the
rvice Of the Government abroad.
1 have listened 10 your Majesty address with
eat interest and satisfaction. have had the plea
re Of your acquaintanoe from your young manhood,
ID l am not surprised that you should have ad-
rted to some events Of my Official life. which tran
fred before our Brethren at the Bar had become
sidents here, and especially was 1 gratilsd by your
ference 10 some decisions Of mine upOu questions
volving international discussion, IL IL upon these
bjects that the Sovereign Of 9 country must feel n
eP solicitudo, as peace or war may result from their,
judication.
! shall ever cherish your Kind word. Of approval.