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Newspaper
Hilo Tribune
Location
Hilo, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1904
Page
4
The Hilo Tribune argues that local government in Hawaii remains weak with deeper Treasury holes. It credits Governor Carter with potential leadership to salvage self government, while condemning the County Act's undermining design and the political class behind it. The piece frames the Territory as uniquely led into crisis by incompetency or design.
A local legal visions scheme outlines a six bill path to reorganize Territory into counties. Measures would name offices set compensation duties govern property use tax assessments Molokai governance and centralization safeguards. The plan mirrors past Hawaii county attorney recollections and seeks durable, rainproof law.
The East Hawaii Board of Supervisors wrapped up its first session with orderly debates and a generally smooth start to the new system. Despite friction over appointments and budget items, officials remained hopeful and committed to public service, while noting the payroll is leaner than under territorial rule.
The piece cites John Hering with a half finished seal bearing Liberty and Law for all. Sheriff Andrews is set to prove his claim about wanting the office. Governor Carter may call a special session to enact a sound County law. Residents expect the County Act to influence future elections in local governance.
East Hawaii begins county governance with businesslike conservatism, countering critics of local government. The Supervisors model non partisan action and sensible deliberation, proving self government need not hinge on Honolulu. Santoro B. Dole’s role in current governance is noted, with debate on land policy and transition periods in Hawaii.
Kilaua Lodge No 430 Fo and A M calls a special meeting for Wednesday evening January 20 1904 at 7 pm Work in the third degree. Brethren are invited by order of the W M Vicars secretary.
Telegraphic orders yesterday transferred police, jail, and office control to Sheriff Andrews. He reports resuming authority as before with some officers resigning due to pay uncertainty and others remaining under prior commissions. Deputy Overend resigned. High Sheriff Brown to be consulted before appointing a new deputy.
In St Louis a bond filing shows Curtis Taukea as assessor of Oahu County posted with fourteen sureties totaling 300000 dollars. Names include Kawananakoa Brown Booth Magoon Dreier Fernandes Maile Parker McInerny Beckley and others. Sister Albina, formerly Miriam Sluder, reports efforts for leper colony orphans and debunks inheritance fears, noting children from Molokai are taken at two days old and that none have developed leprosy later.
At the annual stockholders meeting of the First Bank of Hilo held January 6 1904 in Peacock Block Hilo Hawaii officers and directors for the ensuing year were elected. President CG C Kennedy Vice President John T Moir Second Vice President C A Stobie de Thos C Ridgw N C Willfong Directors J B Canario B S Lyman Ww Paltar John J Grace H V Patten W H Shipman Thos C Ridgway Secretary.
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