02 Sep 1902
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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1902
Page
1
Fragmentary text records a chaotic meeting with mentions of a death and funeral in a distant place, debate over party actions, and references to Hawaiian Republicans and native leaders. Distinct persons include A. Atkinson and Robertson, with scattered notes on committee appointments and a hunger for county and municipal government reforms.
Court records describe Mery Thompson appointed administrator of two estates in Honolulu and Kaur, then died by self-inflicted gunshot. Inquest held to confirm cause, burial completed yesterday. Court adjourned without a clerk. Judge Hancock requested assistant clerk for term. Thompson reportedly suffered arm illness, sought various remedies without success.
A meeting of Home Rule supporters convened at Kalil Camp near 12 Weteck. About 204 people attended with Jondo M Minkeamnal presiding. Delegates to the UK convention were named to represent Hilafelane and Home Rule cadidates for the Legislature. Names include William Reales Samuel Rapaona Henry tithe Katualet Kuatinal Kehtgl Willbatty Kuat Goo orniihai Kellixanakwale Chas Major Makachibant Kelilivenathice. The Fourth Precinct named additional delegates, listing Hil addi Hebe Jr Vloe and Toate as among those moving forward.
The Republican Territorial Central Committee urges near full attendance at a headquarters meeting to organize the party and prepare for the fight. Yesterday's new members are asked to be present for representation. That afternoon events mark Queen Liliuokalani's birthday with a reception at Washington Place and Beretania Street, featuring Government band music. The Queen is to receive visitors from morning to nine PM.
Cornwell of the Democratic party refutes claims by the morning paper that he favored fusion with Home Rulers. He vows to stand by his party and opposes Republican Democratic fusion as unworkable. If Wilcox wins, he would represent Democrats in the national legislature, not solely Home Rule.
The Republican Territorial Convention opened after four o clock with Lorin Andrews outlining the rules and platform committee reports. Delegates debated electing a Territorial Central Committee, adopted platform sections praising municipal and county government, and a Hawaiian language provision while considering amendments that could affect the timing and nature of future elections.
The Hawaii National Guard plans a week long outing starting Sunday for the men. The trip aims to provide recreation and marksmanship practice at targets near Manoa. The regiment will march in the morning, practice, enjoy a quiet outing, and return the same day. Secretary J D Avery also assisted reporters by providing stationery.
A court ruling questions the power to compel jurors to serve without pay when statutory pay exists but the appropriation is exhausted. The Territory seeks a continuance to November due to inability to fund juries, with prosecutors arguing the judge cannot bind legislature to pay.
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