The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1860-05-31
THE KINGS SPEECH
To the Legislature of 1860.
MOBILES AND REPRESENTATIVES

MOBILES AND REPRESENTATIVES
In accordance with the Constitution, | hav,
called YOU together in Legislative assembly.
1t l. with pleasure that / make known 70 YOU
that my relations with Foreign Powers are in an
amicable and satl. factory position, and % the re-
port of my Minister of Foreign Affairs | direct
your attention for information in relation 70 the
Department under his care.
1he Chief Justice in his report has given IA gen
eral view % the administrator of the department
Of law. There are some portions Of the report 70
which | desire 10 cal! your special attention. By
reference to the comparative view Of convictions
contained therein, you will observe that two
classes Of Ofienses against the laws constitute
nearly two thirds OF the whole number of cOnvic-
tons. The inevitable effect Of these ~offenses is 10
demoralize and destroy the people, and | would
designate as well worthy Of your careful consid-
Grafton and adoption, the recommendations of
the Chief Justice in relation 70 such amendments
or alterations OF the existing laws as will tend to
eradicate or diminish these evils.
The report Of the Minister Of the Interior will
furnish YOU with full information in relation to
the affairs Of his department for the last two
two years.
The financial prospects Of the country, IS
exhibited in the report of the Minister of FL
nance. are satisfactory. and | would particular
" direct 70 Your favorably consideration his sug-
g~estion that provision be made for paying off out
standing liabilities as they become due. would
also call u your attention, for careful considera-
tlJl. IL ruEHtSIlyDS III Itldtlbl ~ lit dSSte>lltiIS
and collection of taxes, and in relation 70 the
transit duties also 10 the proposed alteration in
the mode Of remunerating District Justices.
The a%Il-important subject Of Education now
occupies the public mind with more than usual
interest, and | particularly recommend to your
favorable notice the suggestions Of the President
Of the Board Of Education, with reference to sub
~stituting English for Hawaiian schools. in so far
as may be practicable, and also in relation to the
granting Of Government aid towards independent
schools for the education and moral training o.
females.
Through the laudable efforts Of a number Of
private NATURALIZATION | take this first public
opportunity of t"hanking-several establishments
OF this latter description have been instituted dur
ing the past year and although thus far little
more than a commencement in the good work has
been made, their progress has been satisfactory.
/ dwell on this subject, Mobiles and Representa-
tives. because our very existence a. Il people de-
ponds on the youthful training Of the future
mothers Of our land. and that must not be leo
pardized through lack Of effort on our part.
To your careful consideration | recommend the
proposed amendments TO the Constitution, as pass
ed by the last legislature.
The =. Queens Hospital" at Honolulu, insti-
tuted for the relief Of the sick and INDECENT. has
now been in operation for nine months. and to
this praiseworthv institution | direct your atten-
ton, that suitable provision in aid thereof may
be made in the biennial estimates. with a view
also that branch DisIensaries may be established
at other places in the Kingdom.
In conclusion, MOBILES and Representatives, |
trust that in YOUR deliberations on the necessary
business that may come before you. YOU will
combine care with dispatch, and | will Join with
you in duplicating the Ruler of all nations for
that wisdom which will best direct your efforts.