The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1868-05-27
PROCEEDrNss
LEGISLATIVE AssEMBLY--ls6s,

from Koolaupoko, praying for $500 for a
bridge AZ Waikane. Referred to Committee
on Internal improvements
Mr.. Wilder presented petition from koo-
lAuloa. protesting against the $4,000 subsidy
for foreign steamers. and several other points.
Mr.. UPS presented petition ff0m Hilo.
PRAYING for the exemption Of stads frVu tax.
Talked.
Mr.. ksiue presented petition from Melo-
kai. praying that the fishing rights be ex-
tended to ali +; that Hawaiian doctors be al
lowed 20 practice that the paw Of Ministers
and Governors be reduced that the heads Of
large families be exempt fron all taxation.
REP0RrS or CoNNTrrEES.-The Sanitary
Committee presented the following report;
II. II. VI. KsKUANAoA, PrssidsHt Of tie Lsyis-
iatirs Asssvbiy:
SIR Your Sanitary Committee have defer
red the presentation Of their report until this
time, to avail themselves Of all available data
upon the important subjects submitted to their
consideration.
The great Importance Of the question Of the
means used. and TO be used. for the improve
ment Of the sanitary condition Of this people.
has grown upon the minds of the Committee,
the more they have studied their necessity,
until they feel compelled to eenjure this As
sembly and the nation, by every consideration
Of duty, humanity and patriotism, TO rise TO
the fun importance Of the subject, and TO
legiSl4te in the most earnest and generous
spirit toward the unfortunate who are thrown
upon the care Of the nation; and to prevent,
50 far ss we are able. the dimin1tion Of the
population
The Report ef the Board Of Health. as laid
before the Assembly. seems to be clear and
impartial statement Of the labors Of the Board,
and their results. As TO the best means to be
used IN dealing with questions such as the
Board Of Health are called to act upon, there
Is often a wide divergence Of opinion and
often severe criticisms are based upon imper.
feet knowledge Of facts, or incorrect informa
ton. Your Committee would state, after
careful study Of the matter. that they believe
great praise Is due the President Of the Board
and his colleagues for the faithful manner in
which their duties have been performed, and
the results which have been attained.
In initiating comprehensive schemes for the
publie good such as are demanded oy this
subject, many matters Of detail are necessarily
experimental, and your Comnittse are con-
vineed that the experience OF the last two
years has been Of great importance, and they
therefore, IN this Report, make some sugges-
tons, based upon their views Of such expert /
snes.
Insane 4syl4m.
This establishment, pleasantly situated at
kspalsIna. near Honolulu. has been visited BY /
your Committee, and they believe It to be con I
Quoted in a very satisfactory manner. The I
attending physician, DR.. E. Hoffman,, evil I
IDENTIFY unites kindness and sympathy with I
skill. IN the treatment Of the patients, and all 4
Is being done that can be for those who come /
under his care in this establishment.
The buildings and grounds are in good 4
order. clean and comfortable proper and suf-
teisnt food Is regularly supplied TO the in
mates The physician Is ably seconded in his 1
efforts by Mr.. Davidson. the resident manager,
ct whose competence the Committee formed a
favorable opinion. and ID view Of the srduOus
duties performed by him, recommend an add
ton 20 bis salary.
Your Committee carefully investigated the
reports Of Ill treatment, administering mar
eoties, &c, and fnd no foundation for auy
such reports. They ind when discipline has
been reSorted to it was no more than the pc
culiar cases required, and believe the treatment
as gentle as the proper care of the Asyl1m
admits Of.
One suggestion the Committee make. which
Is, that some place should be provided for
private paying patients. other than the man
agers dwelling, say two comfortable cottages,
50 that no excuse may exist for the retention
Of lunaties in private premises, where there Is
more liability Of their escape, to the annoyance
Of, or danger to the public
Your COMMITTEES recommend the appropria-
ton asked for.
QussH's Hospital
Your Committee visited the Queens Hos
2ital, and ind It in good order and ably at
tended. An indisP0sition on the part Of some
Of the natives 10 attend upon this Institution
md receive its benefits. Is evident in the CON-
uuuity, which all friends of the race should
seek to remove. The directors Of this charity
- =.
nittee are Of opinion should be actively used
n seeking out cases needing treatment, and
inducing the natives to avail themselves Of
he benefits Of hospital cara and attendance. I
Your Committee do consider that more good
night be done by this establishment in trying
70 all1y the prejldicss Of the common people,
md thereby make the institution popular.
Your Committee recommend the appropria- /
ion asked for.
EaEihi Hospital
TsCr Committee approach the consideration {
# this Institution, and various measures for |
he relief Of the unfortunates placed there for
with much concern They found
he hospital clean the accommodations and I
bod good sud sufficient; bat they consider the {
Beiosing Of 80 1any sick people, without more q
pPorrunity for exercise and recreation uude- {
irable- The only advantage Of this Institution, 4
I the opinion Of your COMMITTEES, l. its near a
less to Honolulu, and the consequent aEaiIa- :
iility Of frequent medical Attendance, which
hey believe Is more than an Offset BY the fact {
hat the result aimed at IN the institution Of I
be hospital, VIZ the isolation Of the lepsrs c
nd the determination Of the disease Is not :
ossIhle there with such freedom Of movement G
: L necessary for the happiness and comfort '
{ the inmates Z
Your COMMITTEES, therefore, fully concur {
nth the suggestion Of the Board. that all
spers be sent % the Molakai establishment 4
ut While the Committee reeoguire the perma- 9
eut lseessiry Of Sseisty IN defending it1eIf a
gainst the spread 0f this disease, they are 4
ls9 coguiIant Of the duty Of society to make {
Il the return 70 these, thus unfortunately and q
OF b. any faalt Of their own, rendered dan ]
sEoaz to the good of society, and deprived Of 0
heir liberties -
We e=n not be inartentiEe ts the claim which il
ais Hnfsrtunate class have upon the syupathies il
{ the whole u1tioa- We are bosnd by eEery c
Of honor and religion to do all that a
Te can for their comfort therefore, your Com &
iirtee recommend that at NoIokai, houses and
nd shduld be furnished. and every exerrisa G
ssd aad incentive offered, to induce them to p
eeaPy themselves IA such industrial pursuits b
: shall eondzee 70 their mental and physical y
IleFiatiau- D
Your COMMITTEES believe that vessel shouId Il
E owned or chartered b. the Board. to rau to e
loiokai and the athsr Islands Of the zrs1p. Il
luoving all cases Of leprosy reported. to e
IsiokAi. that all those afflicted should be thus u
AIRED for a
The separztion Of families and friends that Il
o oeeur, are amoug the sad results that your q
oz1ittee aeplore- but which IN y are forced
admit are iasFItabIe- To Alleviate tn. - a
y az possible, the vessel Of fAe Board shozld y
We free passages "a sneh relatives and friends Il
; nay frou time 10 tine desire to Eisif Il
Iolokzi. aad shaald have access 70 their Il