St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1893-09-07

learned in law and equity, of mature
years, and of good repute for his
sense of honor, impartiality, and
justice" The chief Justices decision
is final in all matters of government
upon the island between the three
foreign powers. In case any person
claims kingly power in the territory,
he is the one to decide upon the
rights OF the claimant to the posi-
ton. In all cases of real property
among the inhabitants of Samoa he
is the one to pass upon the work of
the land commissioners and to de-
eide whose is the right.
The present chief justiceis a Swede,
who was appointed by the king of
Sweden, because the three foreign
powers could not agree upon man.
He has given poor satisfaction and
has been removed from Office, his re-
moval to take effect as soon as Judge
Ide reaches Samoa. 1t is particular
ly gratifying that Mr.. Ide has ac-
cepted this office, as it means that an
American will be at the head of
affairs in Samoa. Whatever hap
pens in the South Pacific islands,
Judge Ide will be there to advise the
United States.
Henry c. Ide was born in Pas
sumpsic, Sept. 1S, 1874. He was
educated at st. Johnsbury Academy,
and was valedictorian of the class of
1866 at Dartmouth College. From
1866 to 1868 he was principal of
the ST. Johnsbury Academy, and in
1869 was principal of the Arlington
(Mass.) high school. He was ad-
mitted to the Caledonia county bar
in 1870, and year later began the
practice of law in this place, where
he has since resided. Ee has built
up a very large practice and is
recognized as one Of the leading law
yers in the state.
He is a staunch republican and has
held many Offices in the town and
county. He was states attorney
for Caledonia county from 1876 to
1878, state senator from 1882 to
1886. president of the republican
state convention in 1884, and dele
gate to the republican national con-
ventiou in 1888.
In 1891 he was appointed com
missioner on behalf of the United
States to act with commissioners
from England and Germany to settle
the land troubles in Samoa. Upon
his arrival there he was chosen chair
man of the commission, and render
ed valuable service there for over a
year. The failing health of his wife
who remained here, brought about
his resignation in the summer o.
1892 and his wife died a few
months after he came home. He has
three daughters, who will accom-
pany him to his home in Apia.
The state and town are proud o
the fact that it has in Judge Ide {
man so well qualified for this higl
office. He does not accept the Office
for life, and we trust after period o
usefulness in foreign land we ma.
welcome MIN uOIue dSdiu'
The New York SUMS Comment.
The New York Sun of Sept. 5 thu
commented on Mr.. Ide's appoint
ment;
Ifit be true that the Samoan protec
torate has chosen Lawyer Ide of Vel
mont as chief justice OF Samoa, thei
( Judgment is better than it was thre
years ago, when they appointed Cede,
: kranz the Swede to the Office. Cedel
kranz has been both incompetent an
avaricious he has been charged wit
corruption all through his administrt
e ton; he has been an object Of intens
= hatred to the native population; /
cruelty maltreated the fallen kim