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Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1912-12-17
EXPERIENCE WITH THE RECALL

The New Orleans Times Democrat points on
i flaw in Shreveport's commission government
hat illustrates the very danger Honolulu shout
void in dealing with the recalI-that of maxim
he recall too easy, so that the city is kept in
constant turmoil of elections The Times-Den
)crat says: ." -
Seattle has made itself very conspicuous lately in
the matter of the recall removing number of Off
Gals, including the mayor and to its and
those of other cities in the matter is due to
large extent the reaction that has latterly set in
against that eminently democratic measure, the
can and, the defeat I'M Tuesdays election of the
Louisiana recall amendment, No. 10.
The case. of Shreveport has helped to intensity
that preJOdice. Its people have been twice asked
within two years of the adoption of its commission
government, to vote at recall elections and to
move four of its five commissioners In the light of
this experience, Louisiana voters viewed the recall
demorazing and dangerous, and overlooked the
fact that il is an absolute necessity to commission
charter which gives the commissioners almost auto
cratic powers. In such cases it is the only protec
ton OF the people against official tyranny, a
Ing to the commissioners that if they go too far. if
they arbitrary, if they neglect in any way the
demands of the people, if they fail to perform
their duties efficiently, they be promptly
moved like any other incapable servant. But the
Louisiana voters could not see this. They only
the expense, worry and veXation of many elections
and voted the, recall down This was done by the
parishes we'll as by the city.
AS matter of fact, the question is entirely a diff
ferent for the state and the city The recall is
not nearly as important for state parish officials,
whereas il is essential to successful commission
government Very few states have made the recall
part of their constitutions, but this provision is
written into all the commission charters When,
therefore Shreveport granted a commission
!. charter a recall provision was properly inserted
therein 1t unfortunately too broad and liberal,
requiring too few signatures a recall petition and
thus necessitating too many recall elections. When.
therefore it came to the adoption OF a commission
+ phart for no
ceeded in eliminating any special recall provision
from it, and provided instead section which de-
clared that the city would be bound by any recall
legislation the state might adopt. and that the
mSsioners might be recalled under the same terms
and conditions as a state parish official, but when
z II finally to preparing the recall amendment,
the city fought it savagely, and succeeded in
rounding it with so many conditions and limitations
that it was not likely would see recall cleo
ton in a generation.
Having thus weakened the amendment that it
of little or value, the leaders then set
to work finally repudate it altogether and
slaughter it,
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1912-12-17

"Bill'' Finn, the Pittsburg boss, was pointed
to, in the late campaign, by the Bull 'Moosers as
an example of the power of that party, headed
of course by Col. Roosevelt, to- enlist under the
banner OF beneficence to all many politicians
who had repented of their evil ways On this
theory, Col Roosevelt saw no harm in accepting
large campaign contributions from the Pitts
burger. Now "Bill' is making up for those con
tributions. He has become associated with a
firm of contractors notorious for their corrupt
power in Pennsylvania politics. Evidently
''Bill" has to have some solace for the defeat of
his high-minded leader -.
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AS evidence that this is Il commercial age, it
may be noted that one of our leading financiers,
IN hearing that a stock company is shortly to
open an engagement in a local theatel, wanted
10 know what the stock is selling at.
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Variety is also the spice of war The world
vas getting tired Of reading of continuous vic
cries of the Allies. The Turks have now
aroused some interest by their reported whip
Ding of the Grecian cruisers
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1912-12-17

That which a former governor of South Car
Dina said to the governor of North Carolina
Years little resemblance to the remarks made by
he present governor of South Carolina to the
governors of several other states.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1912-12-17
LITTLE INTERVIEWS

J CHARLIE HOPKINS Were that
triangular piece of ground at Kapio-
lani Park which was created by the
of Makee road, only
filled in and a statue-say of Psyche
erected thereon, how very beautiful it
would be- ~ + a.. y. - ~
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1912-12-17

Honoulu's Christmas Eve celebration can be
transferred to New Years Eve simply by wish
ng. That's about the cheapest way of getting
nythng done we know Of
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Maui has the beauties and the hospitality to
ack all the promotion work done for the Valley
sic. 1t will bc money we'll spent.
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The Sublime Porte still seems to he labOring
nder the miSapprrhenSon that it can dictate
ermS to Greece
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The fierce light that beats around a throne
seems to be following Governor Frear to Mid
WaV
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habitants send out to them nineteen
young girls. The demand refused. th,
rebels sacked the town.
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Rebel operations in Mexico of late
have assumed a dangerous stage. At
one town they demanded that the in
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Eees Cost You 5c A
Dozen
UNLESS YOU RAISE YOUR OWN CHICKENS.

UNLESS YOU HAVE TOOH WV N'''O'>I''S'
You kamaanas who have lived in Honolulu for years.
remember the box of fresh at Notes This box
of eggs the Bellna ranch. Thirty minutes
of the city, we have few acres left ad-
joining Bena ranch, suitable in for rails
ing Surplus just like money in the bank
small will for OF these
lots doubt If are skeptcal In regard
to the embarrassing business in this locality interview
Mr.. Williamson 9Th Avenue. In addition to this
property, have the following residence property:
property for sale in this district follows:
House and two ors, Paoo .$35oooo
House and two lots WiFherna Rise ...... .$25oo.oo
Hous. and lot Park Ave. Kaimuki ......... .$260ooo
House and lot SIKH Ave-. kafmuki $4,000
lots cor kamuk d Eighteenth Ave. $4,000
caudne Ave- lots ......... 5 10000
Lot on PaIoIo Hillside ..... ......... ......S 5000
1850 kewaIo St.......... .........- 100000
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The H1lo Tribune's support of DIR. Pratt is
eminently correct, with the exception that DIR.
Blue is given the creditor discredit-of inaug-
urating the banana cutting campaign. AS "a
matter. of fact, Dr. Blue arrived from the Coast
some time after this campaign was undertaken.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1912-12-17
THE "THoUGHT-WAVE"

Editor the Star-Bulletin,
Sir:-Let me congratulate your
paper upon its enterprise in calling
into use the remarkable Z-Ray in your
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1912-12-17

If President of the Board of Health DR.. Pratt
should have his official head Topped off by the leg
islature, this island at least will not be the gamer
thereby. DR.. Pratt has by his frequent visits - four
since last August set good example to territorial
department heads, and he has taken active
interest in Hawas needs During his presidency of
the board of health we have made good an advance
IL health matters we could possibly expect to do
and in view of the success of past performances,
may look upon the fufment of the promises for
Z the future with far greater degree of assurance
than we can possibly entertain if man is
placed at the head of the department.
1t is true that the banana campaign was a colos-
sal bunder but it should be remembered in justice
t. DR.. Pratt, that he was placed in most unfortu-
nate position at the time Had he not given in to
Dr. Blue, most eminent sanitarian, and the hyster-
ical DISCRIMINATION" crowd in Honolulu, he would
have been roasted just as badly he is He
would be damned If he did and he would be damned
If he didn't, and it hardly fair to carry that
curse any further.-Hilo Tribune
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TOMAHAWk

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For Sale

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Lot % 500 So tt.. ... ....
kuUAN-ooo0
OCEAN vIEw-Modern
ANAPUNI sT-Modern house
New
Subsistence lot
PAWAA-Modern
$3.50
PACIFIC HEcHTs-choice Horne
OCEAN VEW-SeVeraI choice lots acreage-cheap
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ACT NO. ia.
Senate Bill No. 1871. By Mr.. Bcal
Ioy>Jrr D rSOJJTTION

Senate Bill No. 1871. BY Mr.. Beale
JOINT RESOLUTION
Promising an amendment to Article
(2sf) two eighty-one of the Consti-
tuition of the State of Louisiana re,
Iatiye to the mourning of debt and
issuing bonds for work of public inn
provement, and to the valuation. and
refunding of bonds issued for such
improvements. by municipal CORPORA
lions. parishes and school. drainage.
beverage and other districts (the City
Of New Orleans excepted). and the
assessment Of special taxes and forced
contributions to pay for same.
section I. Be II resolved BY the Gen.
>rsS 4 recmbly OF the State OF Louisiana.
evo-fhirdg (z-3) Of all the members
Sierted to each House, concurrine That
1rtscIe two hundred and eighty-on.
I1lll e the censtitution g ne STATE
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ACT no. le2.

House gul No. 2o7. BY Mr.. Manion.
JOINT RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to Article 2lo
Of the State OF Louisiana, 50 az 70
hermit women to hold any office con-
nected with the educational system
of the State. or of any political SUD-
division thereof and with institutions
of charity and correction
Section J.. Be II resolved by the Gen
eraI Assembly Of the State Of Louisiana
fwo-thirds of all the members elected
r. each House concurring. That Article
30 Of the Constitution be amended 80
a to read as follows:
Article 30: NO person snsiI &c ss
HAL. municipal or ward. who Il not
itfxeu OF this State and = duly quei.
\ lied elector OF the State. judicial dis
srjcf. parish. municipality or warn
wherein the functions o. sale e9r'es ~
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In all cares where the unexpired por-
ton of the term is one year or more,
the vacancy shall be filled by special
election, to be called by the Governor
and held within sixty days of the oc-
currence of the vacancy, under the gen.
eral election laws of the State.
Section 2. Be 1t further resolved. etc.
That the foregoing amendment to the
Article of the Constitution of this State.
IL adopted, shall become operative on
the first day of December, A. D., 1sl2.
and xhe Governor of the State shall.
within ten days thereafter, order an
election TO be held within the Fifteenth
Judicial District of Louisiana. and con-
formity with existing election laws. for
the purpose of electing the additional
Judge herein provided for, for the FIJI
teenth Judicial District. who shall hold
office until the next regular election Tor
Judges under this Constitution and until
bis successor is elected and qualified.
Section 8. Be 1t further resolved.
etc. That upon the official ballots 70
he used at said Congressional election
shall be printed the words For the
proposed amendment to Article 100 of
the Constitution of louisiana relative
to District Courts" and the words
Against the proposed amendment to
Article 100 of the Constitution of Lou
fsiana, relative to District Courts" and
| in the general election laws of the
State. which of the propositions, Tor
or Against" he votes for THOMAS
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
THOMAS c. R.ARRET.
| Lieutenant Governor and President OF
the Senate,
| Approved: July 10th, 1912.
Governor OF the State OF Louisiana
| ALVIN Z. HEBERT.
| Secretary of State.
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recall election before same shall be
held. A successor. for the remainueI
OF the term. to the officer sought 20
be recalled shall be elected at the same
time the recall election is held. ana
should the majority Of the voters par
ticipating in such election De IN Iasoi
of the recall of such Officer then lm-
mediately after the PRONUNCIATION OF the
returns of such election. the successo,
SO elected shall qualify. The Generai
Assembly shall provide by law nov
candidates to succeed the OFFICER sousnt
to be recalled may have their names
placed on the recall ballot Of the state
district. judicial or otherwise. p arasah
or ward thereof, or OF any municlPai-
ity, or ward thereof. by petition slgn-
ed by qualified voters to the numper
Of not less than thirty per cent OF the
total number of registered voters quar-
flied to vote at the last precedins gen
eral election for the office the lncum-
bent of which is sought to be recaileu.
All voters may express first choice
and a second choice. and the canui-
date who is the first choice OF tne
greatest number of voters shall De De
clared to be elected. If the election mas
sought to be recalled The officer
sought to be recalled shall not De a
candidate at such recall election
Section g. Be it further resolved,
etc That the official ballot to be used
at said election shall have printed
thereon the words: For the proposes
amendment to Article zzS OF the Son-
stitution providing for the recall OF Ger.
tain officers elected by the people.
And the words, Against the proposed
amendment to Article 223 Of the Con.
stitution providing for the recall OF
certain officers elected by. the people
Section 4. Be it further resolved
ETC., That If adopted at the said cleo
| ton in November, 1912. this amend
ment shall go Into effect and be oper-
alive on and after the first day OF
January. 1913. ox...
Sneaker OF the House of Representatives
THOMAS c. BARRET,
] Lieutenant Governor and President OF
the Senate.
L. HALL, {.
! Governor Of the State Of Louisiana
/ true copy:
| ALVIN Z. HEBERT.
Secretary of State
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20 be performed: provided. that resi-
dent women over the age OF twenty
five years shall be eligible 20 hold any
Office fi connected Win the public c, emu snv
ward. parish. or municipality in the
State. and to hold any office In the
State connected with institutions OF
any officer. state. judicial. parochial.
municipal or ward, may change his
residence form this State. or from the
district. parish. municipality or ward
in which he holds such office. the same
shall thereby be vacated. any declaration
of retention of domicile to the contrary
Notwithstanding.
Section q Be it further resolved. etc.
That this proposed amendment be sub
mitted to the electors of the State OF
Louisiana for the approval or reJec-
ton. as required by Article S21 of the
Constitution of the State of Louisiana
and the general election laws Of the
State. at the next Congressional cleo
tion to be held in this State in Novem-
Section 8. Be it further resolved.
etc. That on the official ballots to be
used at said election shall be placed
the words For the proposed amendment
to Article 21o of the Constitution rela-
tive to women" and the words Against
the proposed amendment to Article zig
of the Constitution relative to women"
and each elector shall indicate. as pro-
vided in the general election laws OF
the State. whether he votes for or
against the said amendment
l.. u. THOMAS
| Speaker of the House of Representatives.
THOMAS G. BARRETT.
Lieutenant Governor and President OF
the Senate.
Approved: July 10th. 1912.
L r. HALL.
Governor of the State of Louisiana
| A true copy:
4 ALVIN +. HEBERT.
| Secretary of State.
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ACT MO. 13e.

ACT MO. 139.
Senate Bill No. ia. BY Mr.. voegtle.
JOINT RESOLUTION
Submitting to the people of the state
of Louisiana at the Congressionai
election held in November, 1912, an
amendment to the Constitution or the
State as amended by Act No. 219 OF
the Acts Of 1910. ratified by the peo-
pie at the November election OF lsIo'
SO as to extend the time for the or
ganization of the steamship companies
therein provided for until January !.
1916.
Section 1. Be it resolved by the Gen.
eral Assembly of the State OF Louisi-
elected d"t to each branch thereof con-
| curing. That at the Congressional cleo
! ton to be held in this State on the first
| Tuesday next following the first Mon
amendment to the amendment submit
! ted by Act No. 279 of Acts OF 1910, rati-
| fled by the people at the November cleo
ton of 1910, shall be submitted 70 the
electors of the State, to-wit:
.sThe time granted for the organiza-
| ton of the steamship companies under
| this amendment to the Constitution
| shall be extended from January l. 1913.
Section 2. Be 1t further resolved,
etc. That the official ballot to be used
at said election shall have printed there
on the words:
|
Constitution extending the time for the
organization of steamship companies
under the Constitutional amendment
nroDosed by Act 279 of 1910 from JAM
/ uary /, 1913, to January 1. 1915.
/ And the words:
| against the proposed amendment q
the Constitution extending the time FOL
the organization of steamship compa
MES under the Constitutional amend
ment proposed by Act No 279 OF 1919
from January /. 1913, to January l
1916"
And each elector shall indicate on SAX
ballot as provided in the general cleo
ton law whether he votes for or agains
1.-The proposed amendment
L. E. THOMAS.
Sneaker of the House of Representatives
THOMAS G. BARRETT,
Lieutenant Governor and President
the Senate.
: Approved: July 10th. 1912.
e HALL.
i Governor Of the State Of Louisians
A true copy:
ALVIN F. HEBERy,
Secretary of State.
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THOMAS c. BARRETT.
Lieutenant Governor and President OF
the Senate.
Approved July i0th' lsif Z E HALL.
Governor of the state of Louisiana
ALVIN e. HEBERT.
Secretary of State.
ACT NO. $50.
House Bill No. $50. BY Mr. Byrne-
JOINT RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to Article 157
of the Constitution of the State OF
Louisiana relative to the filling OF
vacancies in offices "a the Parish OF
Section /. Be it resolved by the
General Assembly of the State OF Lou
isiana, two-thirds of all members eject
ed to each house concurrfng, That Arti-
Gle 1877 of the Constitution Of the State
as follows:
Article 1877. Vacancies occurring
| from any cause in any of the judicial
offices of the Parish Of Orleans or the
| City of New Orleans or in any elective
] office in the Parish Of Orleans. where
| the unexpired term is for longer pc
riod than one year. shall be filled by. a
special election to be called by the
| proper legal authority and held within.
sixty (60) days of the occurrence OF
| the vacancy under the general election
laws OF this state. WneTe the uueA-
| pired portion of the term is less than
one year the vacancy shall be filled for
| the remainder of the term by the Low
ernor with the advice and consent OF
| the Senate.
Section o Be 1t further resolved. etc..
That the foregoing amendments to the
Constitution of the State of Louisiana
be submitted to the electors of tle
State at the next election for Repre-
sentatives in Congress to be holden on
the first Tuesday after the first Mon
day in November 1912, and on the Of
Ificial ballots to be used at said election
shall be placed the words For the pro-
posed amendment to Article 157 OF tiee.
Constitution of the State of Louisiana >
and the words Against the proposed
amendment to article 157 of the Con-
stitution of the State of Louisiana; and
each elector shall indicate. as provided
in the general election laws OF the
State. which of the propositions. for
or against he votes.
L. f. THOMAS.
Speaker of the House of Representatives
II THOMAS c. BARRETT.
Lieutenant Governor and President OF
ii the Senate.
Approved: July 18th. 1919.
II Governor of the State of Louisiana
A true copy:
ALVIN Il. HEBERT.
Secretary of State.
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ACT NO. a.
Houss Bill No. 81. BY Mr.. Edwards.
JOINT RESOLUTION

u..... ain No. 81. BY Mr.. Edwards
JOINT RESOLUTION
Providing an amendment to sectlon % .
90 Article 1917 of the Constitution OF
me State of Louisiana; relative 10
registration of voters.
Section 1. Be 1t resolved by ths Gen Ser,
mi Assembly of. the State of Louisi-
ma. two-thirds (2-3) of the members
elected to each House concurrins, that
Eection 5 of Article 1877 or the consul
tuition Of the STATE tate o os h foloWs: Os
Section s. No male person VINO was
nm January LIST, 1867, or at any date
prior thereto. entitled to vote unaer
the Constitution in,.s or sss aese wherein he
Then resided. and no son or grandson
of any such person, not less tnan
years of age on the 1st day OF May,
1912. and no male person OF 20 The
ist day OF January, 1888. shall De oe-
MED the right to register ana vote III
this State by reason OF his failure 70
possess the educationsi OF .b psop Con.
etitution. provided he shall have resided
IN this State for five years next pre-
eeding the date at which he snali ap-
ply for registration and shan nave req,
lstered in accordance with the termz
Of this Article prior to September ISL
1913, and no person shall be entitled
20 register under this Section after SAID
date. :.
Every person claiming the benefit OF
ehis Section shall make application e
the proper registration officer or ma
deputy for registration, and ne sha.
make oath. before such registration1, on
4icer or his deputy in the form follow
am a citizen of the United States
and of this State, over the age O
twenty-one years; have RESIDED IN I'M
state for five years next preceding Thu
Aate / was on the -----------day o
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entitled to vote under
che Constitution or Statutes OF tne
Sfste of wherein then re-
0aded. Cor I am the son or grandson OF
who was. on the