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Show ATTEMPT TO BRIBE IS l HIPPED IN THE BUD. ' I - -. 1 - HONOLULU, May 12. By Pacific cable.) A committee representing the keepers of Chinese gambling houses has been placed under arrest, charged with attempting to bribe Deputy Attorney-General Attorney-General Andrews to permit tour games of paka pk to b run without molestation. molesta-tion. Andrews arranged a meeting with the gamblers and concealed witnesses heard the- offer of $6000 a month made if Andrews would permit the conducting conduct-ing of gambling games. The Chinese state that they had formerly purchased protection from other officials and interesting in-teresting disclosures are expected. |