In re the Contested Election of November 3, 1903

OPINION OF THE COURT BY

FREAR, C.J.

This is a proceeding to contest the election for officers of the County of Oahu held on the third day of November—the first *326•election under Act 31 of tbe Laws of 1903, commonly known sis tbe County Act. One of tbe respondents demurred and most •of tbe others filed pleas to tbe jurisdiction of tbis court. Tbe remainder were given leave to answer if tbe jurisdiction of tbe •court should be sustained.

The laws on tbe subject of elections in tbis Territory are in general: (1) tbe provisions of tbe Organic Act upon that subject; (2) tbe rules and regulations for…