In re Suekichi Tsuji

A writ of habeas corpus issued herein directed to the United States Immigration Inspector at the port of Honolulu as respondent, based upon the claim of the petitioner, Suekichi Tsuji, that he was illegally held in custody by the inspector. From the petition, the respondent’s 'return and supplemental return, and the petitioner’s traverse to the returns, the following facts appear: The petitioner, a subject of the Emperor of Japan, came to Honolulu, in July, 1906, and a month later was followed by his wife. Ever since arrival they have both had their residence and domicil in Honolulu, except…