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Show USING PROBE IN HAWAII ISLANDS Honolulu. H. Tv Sept 31 That the Investigation dow being conducted in- ! to conditions in this territory by Sec- rotary of the Interior Fisher is as- s.iming a farwider scope than a probe of the charges against Governor Frear. The secretary is directing his inquiry toward the administration of public lands, conduct of transporta- lion companies and public utility cor- porntlons, and already has asserted a belief that corporations exercise un- due control In the territory. So far in the investigation tho sec- relary virtually has disregarded the charges against Frear and the ones- j Hon of the lat tor's reappointment. He . said today that this feature Is Inci- i dental to "the real subject of inveotl- gatlon, the principal purpose of which Is to nscertain fundamental condi- , tions here. ' The hearings attract the active at- j tcntion of the business community and a feellnc ovists among businesfl ; and professional mon that the result ' of the Investigation will bo a charge In tho form of government here. t ' Secretary Fisher will visit all of tho islands in the territory and will make an Investigation Into the con- ditions existing on each. |