The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1868-04-22
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY---1868


stature was convened at the Court House
on Saturday, April 18th, 1868
On account of the absence of His Majesty
on Hawaii, Royal Commission was appoint
ed to open the Assembly, consisting OF
H H, NJ Kekuanaoa, and Hon. Chief Jus.
tice Allen.
The Commission arrived at the Court House
at u NJ, under the escort of the military.
Prayer was offered by Venerable Arch.
Deacon Mason.
The Kings authority to the Commission
was read by Justice Davis, in Hawaiian, and
by R. H. Stanley, Esq, Clerk, in the English
language.
H. II, NJ. Kekuanaoa delivered the address
of His Majesty, in Hawaiian, and Chief Jus
tice Allen, in English.
After the reading of the address, the House
was called to order by the Clerk, Il. H., NJ.
Kekuanoa in the Chair.
The acting Minister of Finance laid on the
table his report aud bulge. for 1865.
His Elk. S. II. Phillips moved an adjourn
meat till Monday, the Goth, at u N. After
some discussion the motion passed, and the
House adjourned.
MONDAY, APRIL 20.
The House met at IL NJ, H II. NJ. Keku-
anaOa in the Chair.
After prayer by Hon. c. J. Lyons, R. Fl.
Stanley read in English the minutes of Satur-
day, which were Interpreted by II. L. Shell
don, and approved.
The members presented their credentials.
Hons Kuihelani, Koakanu, PilipO, Lyons
and Judd, were appointed a committee on
credentials
The Committee reported favorably on all
except the member from Ewa and Waiauae,
Oahu. Report accepted.
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Davis then administered the oath to the Rep
resentatives.
His Elk s II. Phillips moved to adopt,
temporarily, the rules of the preceding
sessions. Carried.
His Elk F. W. Hutchinson moved TO elect
H. II. NJ. Kekuanaoa, President. Carried
Hon. 6. Rhodes was then nominated by II.
II. NJ. Kekuanaoa for Vice-President. Elect
ed by ballot-29 to 8.
On motion, Hon. G. Rhodes took his seat
and said: l wish to express my thanks for
the honor conferred upon me by this election.
| look upon it as an approval of my occu-
pancy of this position during the last session.
| shall endeavor to faithfully perform the du-
ties of this office.
R. Il. Stanley was unanimously elected
Clerk.
His Elk F. W. Hutehison nominated Hon.
/. Andrews for Chaplain. Carried
ii. L. Sheldon was elected for Translator
and Interpreter.
J. Halai was elected Messenger
Kimo Kukona was elected Janitor.
His Elk. F. W. Hutchison moved that the
President proceed to appoint the standing
committees of the House.
The President said that some time was re-
quired to select members and asked until to-
morrow to prepare.
His Elk. S. IL. Phillips gave notice Of the
acts: An Act to authorize the Col
lector General of Customs TO permit the with
drawal of alcohol in certain cases; An Act
TO change the time for holding the Circuit
Court of the Fourth District; An Act TO pro-
vide for the adjournment of courts in the ab-
sence of the presiding Judge; An Act TO en-
large the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court
An Act to provide for an additional term of
court in the Third Circuit; An Act to transfer
the supervision of the Police and Executive
Officers of the law from the Department of
Interior to that of the Attorney General; An |
Act to provide for the reports of judiciary |
business.
On motion the House adjourned to II A. NJ. |
Tuesday
THIRD DAY, TUESDAY, APRIL 81.
The House met at IL A. N.
II. H., VI. KekuanaOa in the chair.
Prayer by the Chaplain.
Hon. Mr.. Hitchcock moved that the rules be
and the standing committees be ap-
pointed. Passed.
Mr.. Hitchcock also moved that the names
f the standing committees be printed. Pass
d.
PETITIoNs-Mr. Hitchcock presented a pc
ition, protesting against the election of the
Members from Honolulu.
On motion of His Elk. DR.. Hutchison, the
etition was read. He said be wished to
ear it read because certain parties had
harged him with illegal proceedings at the
lection, and he wished to see if they had
harged the same in the petition.
Petition from Maui, asking for another port
entry at that Island Petition from KoO-
luloa, contesting the election in that district
Ion. Mr., Wilder moved to have it read
assed.
A Petition was presented from Kau, Ha-
ali, praying that the government lands be
old to those having none.
Petition from Waimea. Kauai, praying that
lie election of Hon. Mr.. Knudsen be set aside.
Petitions were referred to Committees.
REsoLUroSs-A resolution by Hon. Mr.. /.
alu, that copies of the laws be furnished to
lch member.
Amended by Hon. Mr.. Hitchcock, that ten ,
pies of the laws of lS62-64-66 be laid upon
lie table for the use of the members.
Amendment accepted and resolution passed. /.
Hon. Mr.. Kamakau moved that commit ! !
c of five be appointed to respond to His Ma
sty's speech. Passed.
CONTAMINATION. W. P. Kamakau, His Elk.
ov. Nahaolelua, Hon. II. R. Hitchcock, Hon.
KaukGha. and Hon. G.. W. Pilipo. ,
Hon. Mr.. Keawehunahala moved that the
edentials of Mr.. Mahelona be referred to the
Immittee on Judiciary. Passed
Hon. Mr.. Bishop moved, that as the eligi- Z,
lily of the member from South Kona was a 7
after of doubt, that his right to sit be re- a
rred to the Judiciary Committee. 7
Hon. Mr.. Jones said the law respecting I
sctions in this country was clear and spe- ii
ie. The objection to an election must be Il
lde by petition of so voters. The objec- Il
N should not come from the Mobiles, but the Il
ople. He thought the Mobiles would be fair; c.
not think they would usurp right belong Ii
2 to the electors. Mr.. Jones read the law,
d said it was full and complete, and he
d the highest authority in the kingdom to
sustain him u His Majesty and the u .
torney General. He here read the words a a
the King, during the Convention of 1864, ~
ating to the delegate from North Kona. II
hat the members had no right to do away r.
tn the choice of the people," He thought Ia
at if this election was annulled by this As It
nbly, the door would be opened for disturb Ia
ce and trouble. He said he was elected by tr
'ull majority and had his certificate in full E
IN, and he was informed that there would b,
no adverse petition. Then what right had b,
V member to bring in a resolution against sc
n. He had had many years of legislative ST
perience, and never before had known such 81
method of proceeding. The Assembly ought W
proceed according to law. and right. Ac- ci
riding to the law Of domiciie he was elected. We
left foreign land more than three years "a
o with the express intention of coming here, u
d here he had resided erer since. The Hon =,
lble member quoted authorities proving that ~ ~
intention to reside in, and starting for, II ~