The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1911-03-10

90 know hnd appreciate bis worth and
ability. shown by many years IN prsc'
iise at the bar and proved by his ef.
fciont administration Of the law rs
second judge Of the federal court
"Upon leaving this bench I am well
assured that it IL entitled 70 receive
and will have, not less ia the future
than in the past the confidence and
respect Of this community
Spokesman for the Bar.
W. A. Kinney, who spoke on behalf
Of the bar of Hawaii, rose when the
applause had died down. He said;
The bar of Hawaii will unite to a
man in congratulating you upon the
dignity with which You have admins.
tered your high Office. The bar knows
you rs being exceptionally prompt in
the discharge Of your duties and an
excellent disciplinarian, but in the sense
of moderation and frmness."
Mr. Kinney referred to the troublous
times that Chief Justice Hartwell
passed through in the early days, and
referred TO several of the rulings that
he had given, rulings that are now
used almost every day. In those days,
though there were only two volumes
ing published during Chief Justice Hart
Wells term. When Judge Hartwell
came into office it played a very promi-
nent part in the political advancement
Of Hawaii But people now failed to
realize all that had been done by those
responsible for the early history of
these Islands.
He then passed on to an interesting
-. - al
said, whaling was lust as much king as
nothing to see fifty or sixty ships in
port. or to know that they were at
Lanai, with about 5000 seamen ashore.
Sugar planters in those days were look
ed upon as small farmers. With all
the excitement that was going on, Judge
Hartwell took an active part in turning
Hawaii s face TO the United States and
inaugurating that movement in which
only few men had the heart to par
ticipate, Eventually it eliminated in
the reciprocity treaty of 1876.
One could count almost on the fingers
of one hand, the men responsible for
that movement, which resulted in tide
of great prosperity, and man who
must always be counted as al vital fac
tor in that movement was Judge Hart
well, who did all these things without
betrayiug his trust to Hawaii. Every
one would have to attest the valor and
courSge of Judge Hartwell.
Passing along to the knowledge OF
the law possessed by Judge Hartwell
Mr.. Kinney said that he did not think
that Judge Hartwell was specially
strong on the preparation of facts, and
Kinney usually usurped that position
and he was very glad to leave it to
me, the speaker added amid laughter
But no one appreciated the force and
value of certain evidence better thar
Judge Hartwell did, and no one could
see the points of the law quicker thar
Judge Hartwell.
Colleagues Add Praise.
The two associates justices and Fed
eral Judge Dole extended their best
| wishes to the retiring chief justice
Judge Dole grew reminiscent avs to the
early days and said that it did not TAXI
him long to find out that he liked tt
practise under Judge Hartwell. His in
terest in the case was always apparent
and the practitioner felt that every
chance was being given to him. Some
of the younger members felt that he
was martinez but this was natura
owing to his early army training.
Takes the Oath.
Judge Robertson then took the oatl
as chief Justice and took his seat amidst
great applause. In thanking them FOL
the things they had said about him and
the manner in which they had received
him he said: 81 have to confess some
dihidence on entering upon the duties
of this Office fully realize that the
standard set up by Chief Justice Lee
and maintained by all his successors il
a very high one, and that it will take
close application and constant endeavoi
to maintain that high standard. What
makes it somewhat easier for me is tht
good will of the bar, of the men WHIT
are constantly practising before thii
court, men who have vital interest il
the maintenance of a good court, an(
in the fair and impartial dispensing O.
justice. That good will have had oc
casion to know on more than one occa
sion, and bearing that in mind, / will
enaeavor, to the best of my ability. o
course. to maintain the high STANDARD
that has heretofore prevailed in the ad
ministration of justice in this court.
cloud appAuse.)
County Owes Debt.
City Attorney Cathcart paid an elo
quent testimony to Judge Robertson
| ION behalf of the members of tn
bar,'' he said 81 extend congratula
tions on the occasion of the Hon. A. G
M. Robertson taking his seat as chic
justice of the supreme court. 1t give
me sincere personal pleasure to be abb
to express my Fluctuations, and on be
half of the profession, an event whic
is Swallowed only by the regret tina
! we all feel over the retirement of 'ou
! worthy chief justice and friend, Alfre
Is. Hartwell.
"He is seeking the rest which he ha
8 earned through years of devotion, an
Fit is gratifying that his mantle fall
lon one SO we'll qualified to assume til
! sburdens of the duties of the high offici
1--WE all feel that Justice will be SAT
Tin the hands of his successor. We wis
Thin many years replete with every haI
piness in his private life, for he carrie
our respect and our affection. AS on
chief justice we were ever loyal to hin
and &ba4 Io,.oIkrv .s.;H ba HE uutil finn