Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-07-13
The death of Judge W. L. Wilco
LEGISLATIVE RESULTS.

In sizing up the final result oil the
work done by the Second Legislature
OF Hawaii, The Bulletin believes that
Governor Dole was fully justified in
closing the session with COngratula-
tory message. Like all Legislative bod
les there, Were incidents not altogether
pleasing cdelays that seemed unnec-
essary. some things done that were
better let alone and others left undone
that should have been done. but taking
the regular and extra sessions as
whole the most important issues have
been met in a manner finally accept.
able to the people and full OF promise
for the future progress Of the Terri
tory.
Although the pessimst can find
much to criticise, the fair.mlnded citi.
zen possessing a knowledge of the
rIany difficulties to be overcome in
hsrmonizing a revolutionary past, can
not fail 70 realize that there Is good
cause for qualification In contemplate
ing the immediate past and the future.
Some people evidently expected a
made.to-order Legislature. They were
sC"nd to be disappointed. Those who
calmly considered what bitter feelings
lave ruled between factions and par
ties during the last ten years, who eN'
pected all they had reason TO expect
a gradual growth toward higher ideals
and steady breaking down OF old preju
dices, have had many OF their hopes
realized. The First Legislature was Sc
completely given over to the payment
OF old scores and consequent dissen
sion that nothing else was done Of es
pecial moment. The Second Legisla
ture had its share of trouble but Il
nevertheless passed a good number o.
very important laws and has made am
pie provision for the Territorial de
partments and much.needed public de
velopment during the fiscal period.
Sharp though the criticism may be
Il must be admitted that there has beer
no retrogression. A better feeling ex
lists between the legislative and eXecu
tive branches of the Government
there is less conflict and more cooper
alton. Executive and Legislative au
tbority is less diCtatorial, and, notwith
standing incidental outbursts, a NOR
harmonious sentiment prevails. TIT
people and the officials, whether elect
i've or appointive, have learned by ex
pcrience that one of the important du
ties devolving upon them is the dis
cuvery of a common ground for action
The pathway has been somewhat dc
vlous but its trend Is in the right dl
roction.
From the party standpoint, one o
the chief values of the session Is II
the lessons II has taught. First ant
foremost It has shown that the frs
principle of successful party manage
ment is the acceptance Of majorlt,
rule in all deliberations. No party cal
be strong, nor can II hope to live lonl
In public confidence, II 1t allows tn
tail to wag the dog, and views compla
Gently any movement Of a minority I
overthrow a majority decision by
bolt. II Is impossible to inspire
spirit OF unity in the rank and FL
when leaders take up with a polio
that, would be stamped as treason 1
the ranks. Unfortunately, the disa'
trous result Of lack OF party unity !
the Legislature is likely to be most 81
rlouslv felt at the next elections
There Is a great deal Of political fence
patching necessary before the Repul
lican party again goes to the people