The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1916-05-16

I. g. Atkinson, Joseph Lightfoot, J.
Alfred Magoen, ]. Bert Lightfoot, J.
Wesley Thompson, A. NJ. Brown, NJ. T.
Furtado, A. NJ. Cristy, w. T. Garden,
George 8. Curry, Charles +. Chilling.
worth and others.
There were also, among other specta-
tors, Henry l.. Mcconnell, Miss Edith
Pratt, Mrs Sara Holland, Goo Wan
Hoy, Huron X. Ashford, Benjamin, N.
k9halePuna, Richard L. Halsey, Edwin
Farmer, Harry Brown and members of
the press.
Judge Clemens address was, in full,
as follows:
Judge Clemens Address
"Werr it not that Judge Dole must
have become hardened to the eonstan
approval of his fellowmen, IL might be
more embarrassing for us to'utter these
praises in his presence" said Judge
Clemens "But whit we can say will
add little to his prominent place in
the respect and affection of the people,
both old and young. .,...
"When one in public life attains
such a place, like that of Washington
first in the hearts of his countrymen
he may be regarded as an institution
IN himself, one whose exact place can
not be filed nor anywhere near filed,
and, with reference to Judge Dole, we
do not mean his places as mere Judge,
a mere expert who knows the law and
how to apply it, but public figure,
who stands for the very highest ideals,
for dignity, sclfrespect, and those ad-
mirable and endearing qualities Of per
sonal charm and force Of character
that in happy blending tend to streng.
then our government and our institu-
tions, through the glorifcation, SO to
speak, of the public Office held.
Feeling of Personal Loss
"But of these things am not more
competent to speak than many. l
should like, however, to here express
my feeling of personal loss at the re-
tircmcnt of the senior judge, and of
appreciation of his unfailing courtesy,
consideration, and fine spirit of CO.
operation.
" His greeting to me at the wharf on
his return from a long vacation in
Europe in 1911, remember well: How
are you, partneri'-a little thing, but
1t gives as well as anything the key
note Of the pleasure and satisfaction
from my own view point, of our rela.
tons as associates on the bench. No
pride of opinion had he, no arrogance,
his head was not turned by his honors
or popularity. One could at all times
have a fair, full, and a sympathetic
hearing from Judge Dole. And, closely
as / have know him, he has never
shown in public or private the slightest
relaxation from the highest ideals of
dignity and self respect. have never
known him to lose his temper of self
control, even under the most trying
Judge Dole7s Work
cit is a gratifying fact, as I be-
ieve an examination of the cases will
confirm, that Judge Dole has never
been reversed in any case in which he
lid not have a considerable body of au-
thority with him, and in any case that
has gone through all the appellate
'ourts he has had in support of his
view at least three of the judges who
nave passed upon the point at issue.
Counting as one case certain re-
cent habeas corpus proceedings all in.
Volving the same question, he has in all |
lis twelve years service on this bench |
been reversed but very few times, and
'ery few times even with these cases.
70 us who appreciate the just room for
differences Of opinion on law questions,
bis is notable record. As compared
With the average judge, he has created
probably more than a fair share of
What may be called 'original law
judicial and Literary Style
His written opinions, particularly
n admiralty, are unsurpassed for clear
ess, directness, and simplicity, and for
refreshing freedom from stiltedness
r legal pedantry. Even his jury
harges are models of literary stvle.
lis official letters, wherein tact and
lplomacy have been called for, NAV
ONE of them be fairly called state
apers.
'He has fulfilled the demands of
ublic Office in the broadcast sense.
'hus, for years he has been the one in
ubhc life most often called upon for
uDlIc speeches and occasional address
s, and, suppose, has never refused "a
quest to contribute, always something
lost appropriate, and of a high stand
I'd, to the holiday and special mum.
crs of our numerous local publications.
Lawatt Fortunate
- Hawaii has been fortunate. and 80
as the nation, and so have the foreign
ations with whom we have been in
lose 'ontact, that through the days of {
lie provisional government, and Of the
epublic of Hawaii, the transition per
Vi on annexation, the beginnings of I
lie territorial government, and twelve |
ears of administration of judicial c
nee of high responsibility, the affairs
these islands have been in the hands I
a man Of his high character, sound {
dgement and statesman ship, qualities
e negative of which might easily d.
ave tended to international illfcel- !
&, If not to. disaster.
ood Wishes to New officials '
ITO the incoming judge of this
urt, ] can oulY say that we wish him
the satisfaction that a successful =.
reer on the bench may bring, which !
cans benefit to himself and to us all. u
en- his proven disposition to be tol. a
ant of othor peoples views and con u
ierate of their feelings, and Jealous :,
due respect for the court and the Il
dyes, am led to believe that he is =
broad minded and fair-minded man l.
om Whom we may expect justice at 81