Polynesian. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu], Hawaii) 1844-1864, 1852-05-29

it, as they sure to do. True, it was an old Gus
tom 10 tabu the fish, and so many bad customs
in these islands old but that was no reason why they
should be continued.
Mr.. Rhodes, in spite Of all the arguments which
had been brought forward by the opponents Of the
bill, was still of the opinion. The present law
was blot on the statute book, and it vas time to
wipe it out.
Mr.. Funk recapitulated the argument he formerly
brought against this bill. Members had said that in
otner countries the sea was not tabu-he admitted
tnis-out IN this country the fish in the sea
much the property of the konohki any other article
In his possession, and had been of old-we had no
right to vote away the property of any man.
Mr. kamakau disputed the assertion that the
tom of tabuing the sea old and brought for
ward instances of recent date, when the tabu first
imposed.
ciple and contradictory and confused in arrangement
and hoped the house would reject IT,
Mr. Richardson answered the last speaker.
After long debate the motion to postpone was
lost, and the bill passed. The com. rose and the
house adjourned.
Thursday, May 90.
A message was received from the House of
N0bles notifying this House that they had passed
the bill regulating the liabilities of seamen; and
returning as rejected, the bill making Kapueokahi,
Maui, port of entry.
The committee on elections reported that they
had examined the district Judge OF Niihau as to
the non-appearance of the member for that Island;
it appeared that stormy weather had prevented
any communication with Niihau since the election
of Mr.. Kaohai, but that he might be expected to
arrived daily. Report adopted.
Mr.. Kamakau moved that the bill abolishing
fees for registering Brands be taken up tomorrow
in committee of the whole. Passed.
Mr.. kekaulahao offered resolution inquiring
Of the committee on Finance the reason why the
questions put 10 the Minister of Finance eight
days since had not been answered.
Mr.. Marshall from the committee stated that
they had received no answer as yet, and had not
been made acquainted with the reason.
On motion the committee were instructed to in
quire again of the Minister.
Mr.. Metcalf introduced his new bill to incorpor-
ate city government for Honolulu. Ordered to
be read a second time on Tuesday.
Mr.. Ukeke read first time his bill confirming
certain privileges to the common people. Ordered
for Wednesday.
On motion, the orders of the day were then
taken up, and the House went into committee of
the whole on the 2nd reading Of the bill repeating
Parish establishments.
Mr. Marshall from the committee on education
explained that this bill had been drafted in accord
ance with the recommendation of the Minister of
Public Instruction. The law as it now stood was
worse than useless, and might be made the cause
of much difficulty.
After some objection by several members the bill
passed to third reading on Tuesday, when the
committee rose.
The committee bill to repeal the law respecting
school masters was read a second time and discus
sed in committee of the whole. Passed, and or
dered for 3rd reading on Tuesday.
The bill to abolish the Poll Tax on women had
third reading and finally passed.
The Stallion Bill was read second time, and
discussed in committee of the whole.
Mr.. Kamaipelekane moved to lay on the table.
A long discussion ensued, in which Messrs. Met
calf, Robertson, Funk and others joined In favor,
the bill. The bill passed with some slight amend
ments and the com. rose. Adjourned.
Friday, May 81.
The Bill freeing the fishing grounds OF the sea
was ordered for Wednesday 10th.
A communication was received from the Minis
ter of Finance in answer to the inquiries OF this
House of the 10th and 10Th instants. The letter,
appearing to be difficult one to translate into Ha-
waiian, was ordered to be translated and consider
ed in committee of the whole house.
select committee report submitting bill to,
amend the Hawking and Peddling license was,
adopted and the bill ordered for Thursday.
Mr.. Rhodes stated that he. had examined the ac-
counts of the Minister Of Finance since 46 to the
present year, and had found some discrepancies.
He therefore moved that committee of three be
appointed to examine and report upon these ac-
counts. Resolution passed, and Messrs. Rhodes,
Marshall and Sheldon appointed the committee.
The latter gentleman in the place of Dir. Metcalf
who stated that from other gagements it was i'm
possible for him to serve.
On motion, the orders of the day were taken up.
Mr. Laanui's bill to prevent prostitution on ship
board was read second time.
Mr.. Funk moved to Law on the table. The ex-
isting laws were quite sufficient for the purpose.
After some debate the bill indefinitely post
poned.
Mr.. Funk's bill transferring the appointment of
to the Marshal of the Hawaiian Islands
was read second time and debated in committee
of the whole. Referred to select committee,
The bill respecting the sale of ardent spirits in
Honolulu on Sunday, was read second time.
Mr.. Rhodes objected to the bill. 1t would tend
to hurt the ports of this kingdom. 1t was piece
with the market law; people must eat aud drink
on Sundays well as on other days. 1T was IN
terfering with the right of conscience.
Mr.. Robertson advocated the. bill. 1t was not
such laws as these that would injure the ports of
the Kingdom, but in fact make them more desira-
BILE for ship-masters. We did not forbid people to
use as much as they chose of strong drinks on the
sabbath, but we forbid the sale of such things on
that day.
Mr.. Marshall wished to correct report which
had appeared in the Poynesian of his remarks the
other day on the subject of the market regulations.
He didehot that occasion say that he had no OBJ
lection to the selling of necessaries of life on the
Sabbath, but that it savored of fauatcIsm to bring
hose matters before this House without any COM
olaint made to us,-matters which pertained to the
police and clerk of the market He cordially sup
ported the present bill.
The bill was then passed with an unimportant
amendment, and the committee rose.
The bill to abolish fees for brands was then re-
considered in committee of the whole, and referred
o a select committee. Adjourned
Saturday, May %.
A message was received from the House Of
Mobiles concurring in the act to abolish the poll
ak on women and girls, also amending the act