Polynesian., 1860-07-21
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HAWAIIAN LEGISLATURE, 1860.
HOUSE OF MOBILES.

During the intervening days. frorr the 3lst to 36th
there was meeting of the Mobiles for business.
THIRTY-SIxTH Day, July 16.-The Representatives
informed by message that they had passed bill to
thOriZe the Minister of the Interior grant q coasng
license to the steamer RiLauea.
The bill was read first time, and on motion the
Rules suspended and the bill read second time
Mr. Haaleea objected to the bill on the general ground
that it would niure vested interests
Gov Nahaoleua made speech in favor of the BILL
He said that the presence of steam in inter- island
trade would increase the traffic. He said in pecu-
iary OcOse manner, that privileges had heretofore
been granted to this Company, and we ought to
give them good lot of privileges, in order prevent
their calling again. He, however, favored a motion
made by Mr.. Wyllie, that this bill now pass on its
second reading.
Mr.. Armstrong also advocated the bill, and spoke
strongly Of the peculiar advantages of steam vessels
over those under sail He also spoke Of the impOssi-
by of this boat in getting back under the American
flag, in case she should come under the Hawaiian
and should fail here.
Mr. Wyllie said that so long ago 1874 he had re-
commended that the Government put steamboats,
for inter-isand traffic. He went to illustrate the
advantageous effect of the introduction of steam nav
CATION in all countries where it had been tried. The
landholders the who would be particularly
benefited The damage to sailing vessels would be only
mOmentary, but eventually they would be benefited
by increase of trade which the introduction Of steam
vessels invariably produced.
Gov. Kekuanaoa had some doubts about the proprety
of passing this bill now in the absence of the Minister
of the Interior, to whose department it particularly be-
lOnged
Mr. Wye stated that the records of the Privy Coun-
Gil showed that the Minister of the Interior in 1856,
had been in favor Of the Government itself introducing
steam vessels Mr.. Wylle also had doubt but that
the Prince if present. would be in favor of this bill
The principle Of the Government taking hold of enter
prises of this description not good one in
countries, but Mr. Wyllie of the opinion that in
biS fha rula
Mr.. Hopkins also advocated the BILL There was no
certainty about this Company covering their expenses
He favored the idea of letting them try. The bill
for the benefit of the Company, but for the benefit
of the people, and here is achance to ascertain if steam
is practicable among these islands
Mr.. Haaelea made another speech against the bill,
and in favor OF schooner navigation.
Mr.. Gregg said that the steamer, at present.
at the mercy of the Legislature. The former Charter
had expired and all that the act proposed was to let
her try the experiment of navigation among the
islands. He strongly favored the bill The oppor-
tunty to try steam here might not very soon occur
again, and he recapitulated the arguments often
used in favor of steam navigation.
After further debate pro and con, the bill pass
ed on its final reading. Adjourned.
THIRTY-SEvENTH DAY. July Ex-Governor Ma
haolelua from the select committee the bill to
extend the jurisdiction Of police and district Justices
reported in favor of passing the same.
The report accepted and the bill read third
time.
Mr. Hopkins inquired whether this was not giving
too much authority to the district justices
Gov. Nahaelelua in favor of trying the expert
ment as it was notorious that the license laws were
broken in remote districts, with present remedy
under the statutes.
Mr. Haalelea objected to the bill on the same
grounds with Mr.. Hopkins.
Mr.. Hopkins opposed the passage of the bill on
the ground that the district justices liable to
be bribed.
Mr.. Wyllie concurred with Gov. Nahaolelua that
it was worth while to try this act, and would be
sorry to see it rejected.
The bill passed its final reading,-6 to 4.
The Representatives informed by message that
they had passed bill to amend Section 407 of the
Civil Code.
Mr.. Hopkins said that this bill intended to in
terfere most decidedly with the working of the Post
Office; it would allow anybody and everybody to
carry inter island letters without postage On his
motion the bill rejected on its first reading. Ad-
jOurned.