The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1901-08-20

and that he had not even reported II.
He was asked the name of the pas sen
ger who carried the animal, but r"fus-
ed to give it, saying that II would spoil
| the investigation of the inspectors to
divulge the name at this time.
"Why should you wish to suppress
any information you may possess, he
was asked "since If there is no truth
! in the rumor it can result in no injury,
and If it is true the matter should be
certainly ferreted out?"
II am a public official" Mr.. Clark re-
piled, land have the right to withhold
any information 1 choose. pending in
vestigation, without giving any reasons
for so doing"
Deputy Sheriff Chillingworth was in
formed of the inspectors refusal. and
Mr. Clark was summoned to the High
Sheriffs Office. Mr.. Chillingworth main
tanned that 1t was the duty of the In
spectors to prevent the importation in
to the city of the prohibited animals.
but that their jurisdiction in the mat
ter ceased once the animals We're land
ed, and that complaints Of the keep
ing and breeding of rabbits in the
city should receive the consideration
of the local authorities in the enforce
ment of the law prescribing the pow
ers of the police in destroying the pests
and Furnishing offenders.
/ Mr.. Clark was given until 5 o'clock
to divulge the name of the man he had
seen on the car, and just before the
hour he appeared at Mr.. Chilling
worths Office and stated that the pas
senger who had carried the rabbits
was a man by the name of Aldrich,
| hn n he nf lie
Munyon's photograph gallery. An eff
for: was made to find Mr.. Aldrich last
night but he could not be located He
will be summoned this morning.
Rather an amusing incident, and one
which indicated more developments in
the Belgian hare line, happened while
the matter was being discussed in the
Deputy Sheriff's office. "Toma Abe"
Familiarity known as Tommy" being
Japanese member of the police force,
had been listening to the conversation
and had gathered that rabbits was the
subject under discussion. There was
moments silence. 1t was broken by the
amazing words of Tommy" who
LEANED back in his chair in the glory
of his blue uniform and shining star.
Il got two rabbit home" said he.
The Deputy Sherffs face wore
look of blank amaZement and incredu-
lily. He collapsed and fell into chair.
Tommy went on to describe his pets.
They had long ears, he said, and ate
everything green in sight; were Of a
dark brown color and got along
amiably with his monkey and his par
rot; they had thrived remarkably and
in the few months that he had had
them he had been able to give away
thirty or forty little ones to his neigh
bors, who raised them either for pets
or to eat. II live Portuguese town." he
said. Portuguese very fond of pet
rabbit and goat. All time raise 'em.
Lots Of rabbit IN Portuguese town"
Apparently "Tommys" pets are not
Belgian hares, but they undoubtedly
belong to the destructive class Of rab-
bits, and as such are prohibited by law.
Tommy" grew facetious and when
questioned about the animals volun-
teered to procure pets for all present
who desired them. you come with
rabbit"
When made acquainted with the ma
ture of the rabbit investigation the
Japanese got badly scared and said
that he had had the rabbits only a
few days; also that he would go right
home and kill them and wouldn't eyer
keep a rabbit again. The monkey and
the parrot were enough to lavish his
affection upon. He was very nervous
the rest of the afternoon and FASTENED
home when relieved from duty. The
animals are probably In process OF
preparation for stew this morning. The
Portuguese section will be thoroughly
gone over by the police Immediately.
Mr.. Chillingworth stated last night
, that no time will be lost in prosecuting
! all cases and that the matter will be
followed up vigorously. All animals
| will be destroyed as soon as found and
those In possession OF them will be held
to strict account and punished withou,
discrimination. The Chamber OF Com
: merce will probably take prompt &C
tion also. as the matter at stake Is a
, very important one and one which In.