The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1858-06-24

1t was voted to receive these parties at III o'clock,
tomorrow.
The petition of the licensed spirit retailers of Homo
lulu was read in native and referred to the COMMITTEES
on Commerce.
On motion of Mr.. Dowsett, the Rules were sus-
pended and the Committee ON Finance brought in a
Joint Resolution appropriating for the necessities of
government up to the 3lst of December, 1855. The
bill foots up the sum Of 100000.
On motion Of Mr.. Kalama, the bill was read a
second time and ordered for committee Of the whole
tomorrow.
Petition from Hama, Maui. for an alteration in the
divorce laws; that those mothers whose children are
born out Of wedlock be exempt from fine; for the IL
censing Of Houses of prostitution; that constables
receive no portion of the fines.
Mr.. HOLSTER moved that this petition be not
received, on the ground that that portion referring to
Houses Of prostitution was indecent.
Mr.. Sheldon thought this was q most unheard Of
idea. Did the gentleman desire that this House
should deliberately vote that we had none of the evils
of prostitution among us? This would be a most
hypocritcal course, and lay US open to the ridicule
and contempt of the world.
After en- hours discussion in which Messrs. Hitch
cock, Kamaipelekane and Judd advocated the recep-
ton of the petition and Messrs. Richardson, Kaumaea,
Hollister and Kalama against, the petition was re-
ceived by a vote of IA to IL, but the offending section
was laid under the table, 10 to 5.
Petition from Waialua, that the taxation laws be
altered; that from 4 to Is be the school years Of chill
dren; for $4,000 for a bridge; for a property tax.
Referred.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES.
Mr.. Austin from the Committee ON Education
reported on certain petitions which had been referred
to them. Adopted.
DIR. Judd from the Committee on Commerce, re-
ported on the subject Of ava, against any alteration
in existing laws. Adopted and ordered to be printed.
The same committee reported adversely to petitions
asking for two new ports of entry for foreign ships.
Adopted. Adjourned.
TUESDAY, June %.
A communication was received from the Mobiles,
transmitting the Joint Resolution respecting the dis
position of the New Code. amended by that House by
inserting a provision for paying the Mobiles who may
be on the Joint Committee, at the same rate as the
members from the Representatives. They had also
passed the Joint Resolution appropriating for the
expenses of the Legislature.
On a motion to concur in the first
DIR. Judd moved to further amend by inserting So
per diem as the pay Of the members serving on the
committee. Seconded by Mr.. Kalama, and opposed
by Mr.. Sheldon. The resolution as amended by the
Mobiles was passed.
ErITIONs.
From Waikiki, Maui, 200 signatures, preferring
sundry charges against their representative Mr..
Richardson, and praying that he be expelled from the
House. Referred.
The Committee of the Honolulu Chamber of Com
mere appeared and laid before the House the follow
GaAzAsAlntinns
REOO.-----o
PASSED AT THE FIRST MEETING OF THE CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE. HONOLULU. JUNE 18TH. 1853.
FIRST RESOLUTION.
Moved by Captain Thomas Spencer. and seconded
by Florens Stapenhorst, ESQ.,
Resoped, That this Chamber learns with regre. that His
New Tariff Bill of 1855, to be operative. by which the duty will
materials indispensable for the development Of our home pro-
ships.
SECOND RESOLUTION.
Moved by A. S. Green, Esq ard seconded by Gus
tav Melchers, ESQ.,
Pe.olred. That this Chamber considers the proposed New
Tariff to he constructed on principles at variance with those re-
commended by the Minister Of Finance. in his Report Of 1854,
when bringing il forward, and inconsistent with any true priaci-
pie Of ;axatioui that it exhibits a leaning and favoritisn to a
good; that its details are confused, contradictory and incorrect,
Custom House authorities; and finally thar whilst jeopardizing
the best interests Of the country. il win probably disappoint the
increase of the revenue
THIRD RESOLUTION.
Moved by A. ]. Cartwright. ESQ.,, and seconded by
Ernest Krull, Esq.,
Reso,ved. That it is the opirion OF this Chamber. that siua-
ted a. these islands are, an increase Of import duties is a very
objectionable method Of raising the revenue; that on the contrary
immense benefit to the kingdoms; but should it he the deter
mined policy Of the government tn endeavor to increase the
reveaue by raising the duties. it $ the opinion Of this Chamber,
that a tariff might he constructed which would be much less dis
posed, whilst it might he mor- consistent with the principles re-
the duties on Injuries and discriminating in favor 81 the neces-
saries Of life. AT the a time this chambr does not believe
high tari1.
FOURTH RESOLUTION.
Moved by J. 7. waterhouse, Esq, and seconded by
Captain Thomas Spencer, Esq.,
Resoired. That whilst this Chamber win always take an
interest in measures Affect g commerce, it disclaims all desire
party interests. q r thwsrt the measures Of the government; that
far as lies in is power the government Of the day; and whatever
commercial experience or information this Chamber may be
possessed Of will at all times be at their service
PrFTu RESOLUTION.
Moved by Florens Stapenhorst, Esq, and seconded
by Charles Brewer, ESQ.,
Reso,red. That the Executive Committee he requested to
present the above resolutions to His Mai-sty's Government and
to both Houses Of the legislature
Aher reading the resolutions. the Speaker assured
the de->tation, on behalf of the House, that their
Suggestions would be respectfully and carefully con-
sidered, and they then Withdrew.
On a motion to translate, Mr.. Hitchcock objected
to the House paying for the translation of petitions
or other matters brought before it.
Mr.. Chamberlain spoke of the relation which these
gentlemen held to the commercial interests of the
Kingdom, and thought they should be treated with
~courtesy due them. The House had already
ss,sb he'd the precedent of translating these matters.
Support ne,'o
Nv Ind. sded the motion by adding that the
resoln,;ons he nup,. in the Has Ha,cqii and the
Polynesian newspapers Aed.
REPORTS OF Cow
Mr.. Richardson, from the G. e on Agrlcui-
ture, reported in favor of referring srSsry pet'tions
on the subject of fencing to the Joint Coz Sttee on
the New Code. Adopted. and ordered to be prs<ed-
Mr.. Hollister, from the Committed on ElectLHA
ranor,ed adversely to the petition against MIR. Kaakua, \