Polynesian., 1854-07-22
j. FULLER,
G. NJ. ROBERTSON,
J. W. f. MAIKAI,
p. NAONE.

The undersigned one of the Committee 10 which
was referred the consideration Of the introduction
of water into the town of Honolulu, begs leave to
report that, in his opinion, supply Of water is
indispensable to the safety of the city, as well as
to the comfort of its inhabitants.
1t appears that it is conceded on all hands that
the Government has not the means to make any
improvements IN the present water-wOrks, nor does
the undersigned think it desirable that the gener-
al Government should make any further investment
in the enlargement Of the aqueduet.
But in his opinion, it would be advisable to offer
the present works for sale to any individual in
dividuals who will undertake to make such im-
provements in the opinion of the Legislature,
perhaps, or the Privy Council, may be necessary.
Such improvements TO be set forth in their adver
tisements for purchasers. If it should seem best
to the Legislature, the purchasers may be bound to
supply water to shipping in the harbor, at rates
not higher than at present levied for watering ship
ping
This course will, in the opinion Of the Under
signed, secure the Improvement which all assert
be SO desirable, and at the same time put at the
disposal of the Government money for prosecuting
other works Of public improvement.
Should the L gislature entertain the opinion of
the undersigned-in his opinion it would be advi-
sable to offer for sale at public auction, at mini
mum price, say twenty-seven thousand dollars,
which it is believed was the cost Of the present
work.
All of which is respectfully submitted.
(Signed) CHARLES c. HARRIS,
Minority of Com. on water-works, Honolulu.
HoNoLULu, OAHU, July Is, 1854.
| ORDER OF 1HE DAY.
The Government Reef bill was read third time.
On a motion to pass, Mr.. Harris said, that the
/ bill as il at present stood was worth nothing
meant nothing towards improving the property in
question. 1t takes the power from the Privy Couri
Gil to sell, and limits to leasing-which last Was
not favorite mode of investment. Mr.. III. went
on to recapituate at length the arguments against
the bill, as it stood, and concluded oy moving
to strike out all but that portion OF the bill which
provides for the payment OF claims.
| Mr.. Robertson II reply, opposed the motion 20
strike out Although he favored lOan which the
bill in its original form provided for yet he thought
il was better TO trust TO appropriations by the Leg
isature, than to relinquish the expression in the
bill of desire 10 improve. As to the Queen S
claim,-it was now pending before the supreme
Court and he did not think it was proper that this
House should, under the circumstances, publicly
discuss and decide upon it.
After some further discussion, during which a
motion to 90 into Committee, and several motions
to amend were negatived, the bill finally passed,
20 70 5.
| The House vent into ConmItte OF the " holo on
the state of the nation on the appropriation bill
letter was read from Mr.. L. U. Hall, explaIn'
ing the item of $1,000 required for his department
for :" printing laws, &c.
The further discussion Of this item was post
uoned until tomorrow, and the Clerk was ordered
10 request the attendance Of Mr.. Hall.
The discussion Of the bill was resumed, and st
ter reaching the Department Of Foreign Relations
1.-THE Committee rose and the heuee Adjourned q