Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-04-28
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BY C. S. ALBERT
special star Bulletin corrsspondenceI

Especial STAR Bulletin Correspondence
WASHINGTON, d. c.. April 1S.-
Whoever is appointed Democratic
governor Of Hawaii may be compelled
TO serve Indefinitely on recess COM
mission, without confirmation by the
senate. The full strength Of this
probability win not be determined
Tor several days.
A committee of five Republican sem
ators is now considering the advisa-
bility OF opposing all nominations
made by President Wilson, filling
places 10 which Mr. Taft made ap-
pofntments, hut which the Demo
Gratis refuse TO approve Mr.. Burton
is chairman and the othere members
are Senators Townsend, Clark, Of Wy
6ming. Iippitt and Oliver These
were given the assignment by Re-
publican conference at which % sem
ators were present
When congress adjourned March 4.
come 1900 nominations sent in by
President Taft died without action.
Among them was that of Governor
Frear TO serve another term of four
years.
The disposition OF the Republicans
is to refuse confirmation to all of
these places where changes were not
made by Mr.. Taft for political reasons
hut where names were sent In to fill
a legitimate vacancy caused by the
expiration OF term. This would GER
tainly extend TO the case of Governor
Frear, as his position had been vacant
for approximately one year when his
nomination was sent I'm early last
December The reason for delay was
the investigation under way by Secre-
tary Fisher, of the interior depart
ment.
May Oppose Democratic
Governor
No intimation has been given by
Mr.. Burton's committee as to whether
the Hawaiian goyernorship will be in
cluded in the list of nominations sub
sect to indefinite opposition. 1t is
likely to be among the number be-
cause Senator Clark, of Wyoming, has
already taken a deep interest in Ha-
waiian affairs and being Republican
naturally desired to see Republican
governor hold over three years and
more into a Democratic administra-
ton.
IT goes without saying that 45 Re
publican senators will be able to hold
lip any of President Wilson's appoint
ments they desire to have fail. Their
power in that direction is not doubt
ed. Democratic leaders profess to be
entirely unconcerned and declare the
Republicans will not press, their
fight far.
GubernatoriaI Race Warns Up
The arrival of Gilbert J. Waller
here has added some gaiety TO the
gubernatorial race. The information
filtered in that Edward Nj. Watson is
en- route from Honolulu has tend
ency in the same direction. The an
nouncement that Secretary Lane con-
tinues to have an oper mind regard
ing the selection of Governor Frear's
successor indicates that the candi-
dates have not yet entered the home
stretch.
Lincoln L. McCandless came here
in haste following a statement by
Secretary Lane that he desired TO see
the man whose appointment he recon-
mended II behooved Mr.. McCandless
10 visit the secretary and be properly
inspected. In addition, it was desir-
able that lie call upon the president
and pay his respects.
Mr.. Waller had taken the initiative
in this round of social politeness He
had met President Wilson soon after
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