The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1900-08-24

mach public attention Of late vas
brought before rs A mass % testi-
nony vas presented. but OF SO general
character that no specific charge zas
established upoa which this jury could
act.
The Federal shipping Laws nos 81
tend their protection to seamsu il this
port. and the Police Department Appesr
10 be exerting themselves to preseas
violence or Illegal treatment OF sailors
by shipping masters There Is unques-
tionably q strong protest against the
methods OF so-called shipping masters
which demands consideration
We consider this 8 most important
subject affecting the rights and lber-
ties of seamen. and the commercial in
terests OF this port. to which We call
the attention OF the Legislature
Granting Licenses 90 Hack Drivers.
We find loose system existing.
which is no doubt Indirectly response
bic for many accidents. Upon investi-
CATION we are convinced that before
granting license suitable examsrs-
ton of applicants is not made as To
their proficiency in driving. or even
knowledge OF the ordinary rules OF
the road.
Favoritism Shown by the Courts Of
Honolulu.
We were formally requested TO In
yestigate the following statement made
in the Honolulu Republican of Angus;
L, 1900:
Every man who knows anything
about the Courts of Honolulu in the
past knows that favoritism has been
open and notorious. A favored few
could have cases they were interested
in tried Immediately or postponed AT
their pleasure as they would demand
They cannot do this now and therefore
the same cordial relations do not exist
between the Bar and the Court as
heretofore
We were asked to investigate this
matter from the standpoint of grave
public concern and not OF private
grievance. Considering that this came
within our duties under the portion
of your Honor's charge which INSTRUCT
ed US to investigate any condition
which We may deem detrimental TO the
public good, We have proceeded with
the following result:
The Editor of the Honolulu Republi-
can stated that this article was written
by himself, on his own responsibility,
and was not dictated or inspired by any
other person, and that he is not re-
stricted or controlled in any way in
his editorial duties. This jury invited
testimony in proof of the charges I'M
der consideration, but the evidence of
the Editor of the Honolulu Repubii
can and also that of the attorneys &c
whom he referred the jury did not sub
stantiate the charge, and in fact the
dorsement and not condemnation of
the integrity of the Honolulu Judi
ciary The article in question was evil
IDENTIFY written without mature con-
sideration or essential knowledge.
We did not deem it necessary 10
summon any other witnesses.
While this jury fully recognizes the
freedom of the press we condemn such
serious charges without evidence to
substantiate them.
Unsubstantiated Charges Against
the Police Department.
A person appeared before this jury
and handed in $50 which he claimed
was received by him under circum-
stances which if established would
have incriminated members of the po-
lice force. His testimony was not clear
| and convincing. and he could not pro.
duce any evidence in confederation.
We consequently have taken no action
and turn the above amount of $50 in,
together with our report.
In conclusion. this body recognizes
that it is the pioneer Grand Jury ~
this Judicial Circuit and will be fol-
lowed at short intervals by many other
! juries. 1t is impracticable and in fast
| impossible for any one Grand Jury 10
| investigate thoroughly all the differen,
| departments of the Government and
the matters of public interest which
/ come within its province We have
confined ourselves to the consideration
of such subjects as have been brought
10 our attention and have been actuated
by desire to faithfully and imparti-
| ally discharge our duties.
/ Honolulu. August %. 1900.
(Signed.l E. l. Spalding. foreman:
". G. Ashley. s. Lowden. J. S. Wake.
Jas. L. Mclean. VIM o. Atwater, John
Efinger. L. c. Ables. Chas. H. Ather-
ton. F. VI. Lewis, Edwin Benner. T. W.
Hebron, NJ. P. Robinson. c. Hustaee
Jr., E. A. Mclnerny. A. F. Cooke. ". II.
Hoogs.