As a result of the Massie trial concerning the murder of well-known local prizefighter Joseph Kahahawai by a number of people including American socialites, the Honolulu administration was accused of corruption. A committee sat to investigate the justice system. Members are, seated L to R: Ray Lyman Wilbur (Secretary of the Interior);William D Mitchell (Attorney General); Senator Hiram Bingham of Connecticut; Senator Jesse H Metcalfe of Rhode Island. Standing behind are L to R: H Vandenberg S Houston; Patrick J Hurley (Secretary of War) & Senator H Vandenberg of Michigan.

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