Polynesian., 1860-07-21
No. I2.

on agricultural machinery and implements, when
imported by the agriculturist for his use, and
not for sale. So far so good; but he would have
this benefit extended TO those whose necessities or
convenience compelled them to purchase of the mer-
chant The effect of this law would reduce the price
of plow two dollars, and that would encour-
age native to one instead of his ancient oos,
and bring greater breadth of land into cultivation
which would fully compensate for the small amount
of duties lost to the Government now paid on arti-
eles of this kind imported for sale.
Mr.. Wdemann thought the importer would keep
this benefit to himself Mr.. Kalama moved to lay
it on the table, which was done.
Next was taken up the bill of Mr.. Mahoe to re-
peal that part of the postage law which prohibits
private parties from carrying unstamped letters out
side the mail bags. Passed.
Next was taken up Mr.. Green's bill to impose a
duty of twenty per cent, ad saLOrem, upon bread
stutfs and bread. A long discussion ensued. The
bill was strenuously supported by Messrs. Green and
McCully, the ground that it expedient to
protect our grain growers and -four manufacturers
against the overwhelming competition of California
and Chile that would not raise the price of these
articles in this Kingdom there being enough inter-
nal competition to prevent that that. without
imposing a burden the whole community. in ia
vor OF particular class, we might foster import
ant and meritorious interest. Messrs. Widemann,
Webster and Kalama opposed the bill. On the
question of laying the table, there ii ayes
to u Ordered for tomorrow. The House
adjourned after continuous session of five hours
1t will be that the Appropriation bill has been
under discussion in committee of the whole every
day this week. 1t has, up to to-day. passed in
mittee as far as the appropriation for the Honolulu
Fire Department.
The Civil List passed as reported to the House by
the Committee of Finance with but little discussion
Mr.. Ukeke moved that the salary (bienniaD of His
Majesty. S32 900, including expenses of royal state
salary of physicians, &c, be reduced to $50 900,
as to exclude the physicians pay (the gentleman's
arithmetic at fault here); but this was from
motives of professional jealousy, will easily be
understood by the readers of the Hae Ha;Sai. when
the member subseribes himself " Chief of the Ha-
waiian Doctors
Upon the :" Interior Department" strong onset
was made, and every salary considered on Monday
was reduced. Most of these were restored on Tues
day. The debates have taken a wide range in dis
cussing the merits of different officers and the Ia
bOrs necessary performed in their Offices Thurs
day Mr.. Webster gave notice that tomorrow he
would introduce the " five minute rule"
FoRTY-FIFTH DAY, July l3.-Mr. Webster from the
Select Committee to whom had been referred the bill to
authorize the issue of special license to the steamer
Kduea the chief provisions of which gave upon its
introduction the House, reported in favor Of the same
Mr. Green of the Committee, said he a dissenting
minority, but without presenting formal report
would give his views when the bill taken up. Or
dered tor to-day
Mr. Green ked to be excused from sitting in Com
mttee of Claims upon the petition of Nahoua, because
he had been charged with being biassed against the
claim The Speaker said that he could not excuse him
upon that grOund--the House had full confidence in
Mr. Green's impartiality and could not give counte-
nance to such charges against its Committee by making
a change on complaint of any disappointed suitor.
Mr. Webster proposed q resolution to limit members
to two speeches of FIVE minutes each upon any item Of
the Appropriation Bill in Committee Of the Whole.
The Resolution was supported by Messrs. Widemann,
NaIapaakai, Green and Others Contra, Messrs. Ka-
makau and Ukeke. Resolution adopted.
The bill amending the nterisland postage law by
moving the prohibition (there was penalty for
rying unstamped letters, passed.
In Committee Of the Whole the bill (AIr. Greens) to
protect -four and grain by duty of 20 per cent ad
valorem was taken up from yesterday. Mr.. Webster
proposed an amendment to add schedule including
everything else that is made produced in this
country. For protection, Messrs. Green, McCully,
Chamberlayne, and knudsen contra, Messrs. Web
stcr, Widemann, Dowsett and Kalama. The bill and
amendment was indefinitely postponed.
The hILaued bill taken up Mr.. Green moved to lay
the table, because would work injury to the
ers. Messrs. Wilemann, Kamakau and McCully for
it. 1t gave the special privileges during six
months only If thereafter she here it must be
der the Hawaiian flag till then the coasters must en-
dure the competition in its present form. knowing that
if it Improbable to the steamer would soon
if otherwise, it lawful competition, which
they must meet as they able, but in truth the
general law that such competition only fostered
for the benefit both of steamers and coasters
Bill passed the Committee.
FORTY SIXTH DAY, July I4.-Mr. Mamma, Chair
man of the Standing Committee Military, reported,
recommending the biennial appropriation for that De-
partmen to be put at forty thousand dollars The
port was accepted without discussion and ordered to
be taken up when the supplies fr the Department Of
War in the general appropriation bill considered
Mr.. Kamakau presented a minority report in favor
of the claim of Nahoua for $500 back salary, dis
trict Justice of Hamakua, Maui. Ordered for Tues
day.
In Committee of the Whole, the business of the day,
the appropriation bill taken up The operation OF
retrenchment continued. The salary Of the Clerk Of
the Market was strongly opposed. Mr.. Green moved
to abolish the Office During the session several petit
tons have been received complaining Of the burden of
the market rates upon the little traffic Of the people
On motion Of Mr.. Kamakau the salary was reduced
one half-Sl000 was voted
The salary of the Post Master General, reported in
the Committees bill at $1,000, being S2500 per an
mum, moved by Mr. Green to be reduced to $1,000.
Mr. McCuly supported the motion in order to raise the
salary of the Clerk of the Office to adequate
The disproportion in the pay was very great. The
greater share of labor fell to the clerk He had to bear
his share of responsibility too. Mr. McCuHy was
strongly opposed the practice Of making expenditures
at discretion out Of the receipts of the department and
returning whatever balance there might be. Without
making charge against the personal character Of the in
eumbent, he would yet eensure what he considered
too liberal use Of the public funds. $4,000 had been
reported to the Department of the Interior and this
House under the comprehensive head of sundries &c.
detailed account had been since procured upon some
items of which he commented and eensured. In the
absence Of public auditor. Legislature bound to
scrutinize accounts. The check wholesome
Detailed accounts and strict responsibility must be de-
manded by the people, of the public servants Mr.. Ma
hoe. Ukeke and Kalama supported the motion to
duee. Committee rose without voting The House
passed the a. steamboat bill"
FoRTY-SEvESTH DAY, July 16.-Petitions-By Mr.
Pipo. respecting kuleanas laid the table by Mr.
Nahinu from Honolulu, against the Market Clerk and
his deputies and asking for changes in the mar
ket laws referred to a special committee-Messrs Ma
hinu Dowsett and Kalama
Mr.. Green gave notice Of a bill 10 exerant from du-