The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1867-09-14
TUESDAY. Sept. 10th

Yesterday, we had four MOBILES The Mobiles seem to
be the most tardy and Of the Representatives
followed their lead The members had better start q
few minutes earlier if necessary If they would in
sist upon being tardy they had better stay away.
Minutes read and approved
His Highness Prince wm. c. Lunalilo, as chairman
of Select Committee TO wait upon His Majesty with
the reply of the House in answer to his speech,
ported that His Majesty pleased TO accept of it,
and signihed his approval of it,
MAY IT PLEASE YouR MAJESTY The Mobiles and
Representatives of your people, convened IN Extra-
ordinary Session, have heard with profound attention
the gracious speech IN which your Majesty has ex-
pained your royal pleasure in calling them together
at this time.
The treaty Of reciprocity between your Govern
ment and the Government of the United States of
America TO be laid before the Legislative Assembly
by your Maestys Minister of Foreign Relations,
embracing il does in its prospective operation, the
necessity for revision Of the revenue OF the king
dom, will receive our earnest and careful considera-
tion while believe with your Majesty, that the
anticipated benefits of the treaty will extend to all
branches Of our industry.
SIRE The Mobiles and Representatives will be
guided in their deliberations, by their loyalty to
your person and dynasty, their desire to preserve
and perpetuate the friendly relations always existing
with the United States, and their sincere interest in
the welfare of the Hawaiian people, over whom
Almighty God has called your Majesty to reign,
trusting that under the blessing OF Heaven, the
prosperity of this kingdom may be advanced, and
that peace, amty and reciprocal good will may ever
subsis between your Majesty and all foreign powers
COP SAVE THE KING
Hon. J. A. N Nahaku moved the acceptance of the
report. Carried.
Hon. J. A. n. Nlhaku presented a resolution,
That the Ministers present this House their plan
to increase the Revenue"
His Ex s. ii. Phillips stated that he was prepared
present their plan upon the passage of the bill to
carry into effect Convention for Commercial Rcci-
procity with the United States of America.
Hon. J. 4. n. Nahaku withdrew his resolution
His Ex s. ii. Phillips gave notice of his intention,
in the bill passed. to present bill appropriating
certain moneys defray expenses of His Majesty $
Minister Plenipotentiary.
His Ex C. de Varigny moved the order of the day.
Carried.
His Ex. C. de varigny moved that the bin be read
by its title Carried
His Ex. C. lie Varigny moved its passage the
third reading.
Hon. J. W. Keawehunal,ala said that this was
very important BILL and should claim their serious
attention. He regretted that he had been hasty
in voting its passage on the second reading. The
bill seems to be very popular in this House and in
this community. L do not feel, however, that am
barred from further argument. L have heard that
the passage of the bill will not jeopardize our
relations with other countries If this treaty passes
and other countries should ask similar treaty Of
us, and it should be granted them would it not tend
to lessen our revenue 10 a great extent: How would
the deficiency be supplied? Should we tax brandes
and other spirits? In what way shall We obtain
money TO carry ON the Government? If we gave
other countries this kind of treaty know not
where should get a revenue without taxing the
natives of this land. If taxes levied, who is to
stand the burden' If property was taxed, would it
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heavy would it not tend to create civil disturbance
/ could name instances of the kind where trouble
arose when the taxes were very light.
see by the report of the Ministers for 1866, that
our revenue from duties was S3OS, ,OCO-nearly half
of our entire revenue. Can afford to lose this
amount? The expense of carrying this Gov
ernment for the current two years is
SS53, 900, L by the appropriation bill
passed at the last Legislature Our X
penses are larger than our revenue nIw, and if We
going to grant reciprocity treaties where shall
we find money to pay our bills? Wien We increase
the taxes, will not the merchants stop importations?
We are told our clothes and other articles will be
much cheaper; but to meet taxes hvied will mer-
chants increase the prices OF all goods Ii we
increase taxes may raise the ire of some individu
al merchant, and he may appeal to his country, and
we might, did once before, warshps here
and find ourselves in trouble. If should refuse
other countries the benefits of reciprocity treaty,
could they not justly complain? We are told by
His Majesty's speech that our system of taxation
snOulu Dear equally on al ClassS>- As We Cduiioi
see the proposed plan of the revenue | must say
what L have to say on the subject nov. If We tax
too heavily shall have a revolution, and then
have TO call OH foreign power to help us out of
difficulty. We might have to declare ourselves un-
der martial law and might kill an Englishman or
an American, and then should be in trouble.
1 will not move the indefinite postpnement of the
bill; but would like to have some other member
speak on this matter.
Hon. L. Aholo-would like to see tbs bill pass as
it blocked action. We shall the proposed
plan of the Ministers, when this bill passes and not
before If the plan to increase the reenue does not
suit u.s. if it should bear too heavily the poor we
will push il board. We may imlgine all sorts
of difficulties, but think the government have look
Ell into the matter thoroughly, and would like to
see it pass If the duties RENTED, of course,
goods will come in freely, and We can tax them as
property. As 10 giving such tTeatyo other coun-
tries we need not do it unless we find hat it will be
of advantage to US. The United Shtes may not
ratify this treaty, and if they do we wait to
the difficulty Sufficient for the hy is the evil
thereof"
Hon. c. r. Bishop. The argument of the Hon.
gentleman from Waialua this late hur to be
of about this tenor We had better remain poor, for
then we shall have small taxes to pay, but if
rich, we shall have heavier taxes 10 lay. L think,
however. he would be willing to pay txes if he
worth more money. The taxes mustbe imposed by
the Legislature of the country, and think we can
leave il in their hands To arrange.
Is there any doubt that individuals would refuse
TO pay increased taxes on increased vduaton: We
have agricultural country. Providence has given
US soil from which we can raise many articles.
Other countries manufacturing, md We look to
them for many things which we see in the stores.
Kamehameha V. and III. and ". have thought
that we should make a treaty that woald encourage
the growing of sugar. coffee, rice &c that could
exchange for goods manufactured in Glitornia Ore
gon and other of the United State The heavy
taxes imposed in the United State have dam
aged US TO a great extent In yars past our
population has greatly decreased, buiour importa-
tions increase exports OF and rice
have steadily increased Ii is becaue the people
have turned their attention TO the soil, true
source of wealth. In 1856 we shiPpd away half
million pounds of sugar, in 1866 we snt away
enteen million pounds. In 1856 we ased rice,
in 1896 we shipped $4,000 pounds. We consume
great deal too. One gentleman thins the United
States will ship rice here We are sending them
rice and paying a heavy duty. We sail raise three
hundred tons this year or even NOR perhaps. In