The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1859-11-24

cation, is too important to have escaped the con-
sideration of the constituencies.
But the subject of the most vital Importance,
and which was supposed to have been quietly put
at rest, after the strong and unanimous opposi-
ton it met in the last session, is what the Poly
nesian Of November 9Th speaks of, evidently
by ministerial authority, as "Me liquor CUES
!" tion, in all its multifarious relations, which
:. was sacrificed last year, and We hope for the
90 last time, to the unreasoning objections. unten-
:. able in the face of facts. and working evil
/" through its disregard of physiological require
.ments a question embracing not only the
'' manufacture of wine, but also the manufac-
Z" ture of brandy. rum and okolh0o." This
question was the &c piece de resistance OF the
last session if again brought forward, we doubt
not it will be that of the coming one. 1t was
then sacrificed by the unwavering and praise
worthy opposition of a very large majority of the
Representatives, and. if we rightly judge, an OPP
position which has been, and will be, sustained
by the whole nation.
The opinions of this journal upon the subject
of opening an unrestricted liquor traffic to the
natives were fully expressed during the discus
sion in the last Legislature. They are not only
unchanged, but strengthened by further observ-
alton, reflection, and the untenable I" theories
advanced by the ministerial organ, if mere sup
positions can be called theories. The action of
the Lower House, we are happy to know, was
supported by the most intelligent part Of the
community, and by all who desire the welfare of
the native race. 1t was supported, not alone by
that section who are sometimes charged with
being a~scetics in morals, but also by those who
would be allowed by our cotemporary to be lib
eral enough in their views. but who see clearly
in all history the results which too surely follow
the use of ardent spirits by people unaccustomed
to self restraint and not compelled to steady in
dustry. Does any man doubt what would be the
fate of the Hawaiian people if there were licensed
drinking saloons in every street fitted with ac-
commodations for natives and furnished with
liquors for every natives money. drinks for a rial
and drinks for a hapaina, and all potent to inc
briate, madden and poison; if what is now felt to
be a curse to the nation when it is conducted eau
tiously and ~illicitly. were thrown open and sane
toned by law, with no limit to the traffic but a
increasing taste for drink and means to
procure it Time was when a man who dared
to speak a word in help of his poor inebriate fell
low-mortals was scorned BY the official gazette as
q IL Botii ala III SNStiC. Luz haIBhN C'Oi
in our cosmopolitan community. the labors of the
50 Dashaways'' have shown that a change in pub
lie sentiment can be effected, and even the govern
ment organ has 80 far changed as to cease to call
those hypocrites who aim to check and limit the
devastating power of rum. Any minister who
risk his reputation on a revival of this liquor
question, will find public sentiment point the fin
ger of pity and scorn at his misconceived philan-
and condemn his political measures with
a veto more powerful than ever yet felt.
We cannot hope, through the medium of an
English newspaper, to address the body of this
nation. We must speak to foreigners to
those whose interests are bound for life with
the prosperity of this country, and who have a
deep, and unselfsh interest in the welfare Of
race. 1t is our conviction that its very life
and perpetuity depends upon the decision of this
question and so thinking, we would urge foreign
who speak the native tongue and whose
are identified with Hawaiians, to present
as candidates. You, more than most
natives, can foresee the consequences of a wrong
decision. You, better than they, know your
as members of the Legislature of a Consti-
Government, and will not be easily NOV
ID from the opinions which you have adopted.
A large foreign element will give the representa-
branch of the Legislature frmness, dignity
md Importance.
The session is not likely to be a long one, the
bulk of the legislation for some years we trust
having been accomplished by the Legislature of
1853. and it viii probably not excwd sixty days.
While We place the liquor question foremost,
here are other matters of Importance and diff
,ulty, which will demand the attention of the
legislature. By that time the New Code will
rave come to its bearings in every department of
The adjustments needed to make it
work quite satisfactory, may then be seen We
rope they may be few, and be made once for all,
f such a thing is possible in law making. There
yill be to be discussed amendments to the revenue
avs, the whole subject of the military or militia,
which for want of time was dropped out of the
raft of the New Code.amendments to the sys-
EN- of taxation and al bment, and to the postal
1t might well be considered, too, whether some
fices at present existing might not be with ad-
antage abolished, and some new ones instituted
equal advantage. Among the latter we will
nention an auditor of public accounts, and with
i'm a stricter responsibility il regard to all
osses, even accidental so called. A public trans
ator, who should officially translate into the ma
i've or the English language all laws. reports and
Their matters required to be published in both
and be responsible for correct proof
eading as well as translation, is an officer much
eeded. The want of such a person has caused
he loss to the government of nearly one thousand
ollars this year in the publication of the native
ode.
We have no. attempted to give a full outline,
r even mention, all the subjects demanding the
.ttention If the next Legislature ; but enough
has been suggested to support our pro-
osition thatthe Legislature of 1860 ought to be
selected.
MAGIouE hhAoKDrSArnE.-On satur day night,
a horse belonging to Nh. H. A. Carter. was stand
q at the 9ateHaY Of his residence onnosite the