The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1910-02-11
COOPER FOR
A JUDGESHIP
Bar Association Names Him as
First Choice for Circuit
Bench.

Judge Henry +. Cooper was selected
by the bar association yesterday as its
first choice for the vacancy in the cir
cult court judgeship, in place of Judge
De Bolt, elevated to the supreme court
bench of the Territory. There were but
four candidates under consideration by
the association, these names, save that
of Mr.. Cooper, having been presented
by special committee which had can.
vassed the members Of the bar to get
an expression as to candidates. The
names presented Were: C. w. Ashford,
w. w. Thayer, Judge Matthewman,
Lyle Dickey, Judge Andrade, w. T.
Rawlins, L. NJ. Watson.
Lorrin AndEews, of this special com
mttee announced that a thorough can.
vass had been made of the legal fra.
ternity and a straw vote taken on
various candidates, which was as fol-
lows: Ashford, eleven votes; Thayer,
ten; Matthewman, eight; Dickey, six;
Andrade, five; Rawlins, FIVE; Watson,
one.
1t was announced however that both
Matthewman and Watson had ex-
pressed their declination of the office.
The meeting was largely attended,
being one of the most enthusiastic held
in many months. Among those present
were ID. l.. Wilmington, in the chair; A.
W. Judd, Judge Wilder, +. A. Douthitt,
James Coke, A. Holmes, A. d. Larnach,
II. Middleditch, George Davis, C. r.
Hemenway, w. o. Smith, Lorrin An
drews, Judge Perry, ]. Lghtfoot, W.
r. Castle, w. Greenwell, Il. w. Sutton,
NV. c. Aehi, Judge Peterson, L. j. War
rem, p. L. Weaver, J. A. Magoon, C II.
Olsen, A. L. Castle, r. w. Breckons, A.
Lewis, Jr., Harrison, M. +. Prosser,
Judge Ballou.
There was considerable discussion re-
garding the method of balloting for
candidates, some wishing viva voce
vote, Others asking for the ballot.
There was also discussion as to how
the selection of candidates for first, Sec
ond and third choices should be made,
but it was finally decided to vote by
ballot and to vote for a candidate for
first choice, the man selected to have a
majority of votes cast, and then to bal
lot for second choice and then third.
Mr.. Breckons wished to have each mem.
her of the association place himself on
record viva voce, while w. o. Smith
opposed this. Mr.. Breckons said there
was no need for any one to be ashamed
of the manner in which he voted but
Mr.. Smith stated that he protested
against using the word ashamed. The
candidates were all personal friends Of
the members of the association and it
was a delicate matter to come out viva
voce and state this choice for first was
so'and-so. 1t was finally decided to
vote by ballot, Mr.. Breckons reserving
the right to call out his vote, which
he did.
1t was also stated by the chairman
that the members could present as can.
didates names other than those brought
in by the committee. Mr.. Smith stated
that he desired to place in nomination
the name of Henry Il. Cooper, who made
an excellent record on the circuit bench
many years ago. Mr.. Cooper had been
seen during the day and had been asked
to let his name 90 before the associa
tion. Several persons used their influ.
ence to persuade him to let his name
be used, and he finally consented.
On the first ballot the vote stood:
Cooper, II; Thayer 6; Ashford, 8; Raw
Inns, 3. The second ballot resulted as
i"iiomS' Nouper, XVI lnbNer, 81 ASH
ford B; Rawlins, .. On motion of Mr..
Douthitt the selection of Mr. Cooper
for first choice was made unanimous.
For second choice the first ballot
stood; Thayer, 10; Ashford, o; Raw
Inns, 3. On motion, Thayer's selection
for second choice was made unanimous.
For third choice the ballot stood;
Rnwlins, IS; Ashford, s; Andrade, !;
blank, ]. On motion the selection of
Mr.. Rawlins for third choice was made
unanimous.
The proper officers Of the association
were authorized 10 present the report
Of the meeting 10 the Governor Of the
Territory, the President aud the attor.
ney'general Of the United States. Mr..
custle stated that he had seen Governor
frehr aud asked him 10 defer taking
any action with regard TO the iudgeship
until The bar association had held M
meeting, The Governor consoniing 10 the
suggestion,
The names were sent on Ia Washing
lOn by rahlo lani might.