Jasper County Democrat, Volume 4, Number 6, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 18 May 1901 — WANT DOLE REMOVED. [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

WANT DOLE REMOVED.

Hawaiian Legislature Demands that McKinley Oust the Governor. The removal of Gov. Dole has been demanded of President McKinley by, a large majority In each house of the Hawaiian territorial legislature. The lawmakers accuse the governor of obstructing legislation and of being responsible for the adjournment of the legislature without passing a single one of the important measures to which the home-rul-ers were pledged, except the county government act, which the governor killed by a vest-pocket, veto. Gov. Dole, la turn, denounces the legislators, making general charges of bribery and explain-

ing his refusal to call an extra session of the legislature for general business, as requested by members, by saying he cannot Justify himself in reassembling tho body until the corruption accusations or* investigated. A special from Washington says: Officials who are acquainted with the President’s views regarding the legislative sib l nation in Hawaii do not believe Mr. McKinley will be inclined to take notice of the memorial from the Hawaiian legists-

ture urging Gov. Dole’s removal—certainly not without a full explanation from the governor. Officials who discussed the matter said Gov. Dole has acted within his authority.

GOVERNOR SANFORD B. DOLE.