Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-07-06
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BY c. B. ALBERT.

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WASHINGTON, D. c.. June 25.-Re
organization of the Hawaii judicial
system Is now being given earnest
consideration by Attorney general
Gregory. II is his desire and inten
tion TO I'LL all existing vacancies with
men OF ability and high standing. He
is conducting a personal investigation
in a search for big-caliber men and
calling to his assistance all those who
have knowledge OF persons and affairs
in the islands
Immediately after his return to
North Caroline from his Hawaii visit
Senator Oyerman received an urgent
request from Attorney-genersl Greg
ory to come here and discuss the
question OF Judicial appointments in
the Mid-Pacific territory with him.
Mr.. Overman today discussed the
problem at great length and from all
angles with the attorney-general.
AS ranking member and acting
chairman Of the senate judiciary COM
mittee, Mr.. Overman Is among those
who must take leading part In con-
frming al selections for the bench.
His recent visit gave him some insight
into the necessities OF the territory
and the personnel Of those who aspire
70 the judicial vacancies now existing.
Senator 0yerman told the attorney
general that he had no thought Of in.
vestieating the judicial situation in
mind while In Hawaii He naturally
gave the subject some attention. being
q lawyer by profession and In close
touch with matters coming before the
Judiciary copmittee Of the senate.
Name after name was taken up and
discussed The entire roster OF all
those IN Hawaii eligible for appoint
neil e. judges was reviewed, Mr..
0verman conhdentially giving Mr..
Gregory his opinion of each aspirant's
ability and fitness.
In order TO supplement the informa.
tion obtained from Senstor Overman.
the attorney-generai determined to
write at once to number of business
men In Hawaii, seeking their advice
concerning appointments to the terri
torial bench. These letters are now
going forward, and replies will be
awaited by Mr.. Gregory. BY this
method Of procedure he expects to Sc
cure q fairly accurate idea regarding
the fitness OF each man suggested for
the bench.
Nothing WILL be done toward filling
existing vacancies until replies have
been received from the letters sent
out by the attorney-general. AZ least
ncnth Will elapse before any affirm
stive actionzls taken. Il is expected
that number of selections will Be
snnouneeo' following the inquiry now
IN procreoe
The important fact was developed
BY the conference between Attorney.
general Gregory and Senator Over
man that the number Of men ia Ha.
wall elieibleI FOR appointment as gilt.
edge. bang-u1 first class judges seems
TO be somewhat limited. This has
caused number Of administration ad-
Fisors to suggest that the present law
OF selection from bona fide Hawaiian
citizens should Be changed, PERMITTING
the appointment OF judges for Hawaii
from the mainland.
u u regarded as certain now thar
bill will Be introduced when conoress
ccnrenes next winter 10 change the
law and permit the expectation Of
Judges to Hawaii
As opportunity Is Afforded Attorney.
general Gregory will confer with such
other members Of the Hawaiian visit.
ing party as are laWters and who
might have sathered any knowledge
q the judicial situation in the terri