The Hawaiian gazette., 1870-05-04
Legislative Proceedings.

SECOND DAY, MAY End, 1870.
House met at II A. NJ, and was called to order by
the Clerk Of the preceding House, Mr.. Stanley.
Mr. Boyd uomir ated ov Nahaolelua for chairman
pro. feHl., which was carried.
The opening prayer offered by Rev. Mr.. Pilipo.
Mr.. Kamakau said, that it having pleased Almighty
God remove the former President of the House. II.
II. NJ. Kekuanaoa, he nominated II. H. VIM. C. Lu-
nao for President. He thought that the Presidency
should be on the High Chiefs.
Mr.. Hitchcock moved that the Reporters for the
Press be allowed tbeu seat inside of the Bar.
His Ex. Mr.. Hutchinson said that he hoped that
the Reporters would use more care than was observed
by them during last session in reporting the proceed
ings. The molten carried.
On motion, the minutes of Saturday the first day,
was read by the Clerk, and motion by Mr.. Aholo,
were approved.
Mr. Hitchcock moved that special Committee
Of three be appointed TO examine and report on the
certificates.
Mr. Kapoikai moved to amend the motion, and
have one of the Justices of the Supreme Court on
the Committee.
His Elk Mr.. Harris said that all that necessary,
that the Clerk should examine the certificates
and # any were not correct to report the same.
Mr.. Htchcock's motion was carried and the
Chair appointed on the committee:
Hons. Mr.. Hitchcock, Mr. Kalama, Mr.. Kumahoa.
The committee retired and after short absense the
chairman reported all The certificates TO be in due
form, except that of Mr.. Kaluapihaoe of Molokai
and Lanai
His Elk. Mr.. Hutchinson, placed before the Assem-
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kai as sent to the Interior office, which athoughin
unusual form, showed that Mr.. Kaluapihaole was
elected.
Mr.. Hitchcock moved that as the certificate sent
the Minister of Interior showed the election that
therefore, the member be sworn in, which was car
ried.
Mr.. Lyons moved that the report OF Committee be
adopted, and that the members be now sworn-car-
ried.
Hon. Judge widemann then administered the
oath to the Members
His Ex. Mr. Harris moved to proceed TO the cleo
tion Of Oficers-carried.
On motion of Mr.. Boyd His Ex Gov Nahaolelua
was nominated snd finally elected President of the
House. H. H. W. c. Lunalilo, who had been nomina-
ted by Mr.. Kamakau, declining TO stand. b ts
Mr.. Hitchcock nominated Mr.. Boyd for Vice Pres
ident.
Mr.. Lyons nominated Mr.. Hitchcock
Nj Kaukalia nominated Mr. Lyons On ballot.
ting Mr. Hitchcock was elected. -.-
MI Hitchcock in acknowledging the honor said
that il be conld be allowed to Keep his seat to take
part in the debate and discussions except when the
President was absent, according to the rule mo l2
that he would accede to his election He wished 1t
10 be understood that he might be placed on Com
m 40 oil ofh of h.
same as the other members But il be was not con-
sidered as a working member, he should reserve the
right TO resign at any time.
Mr. Kalakaua objected to the ideas advanced by
Mr. Hitchcock. The Vice President should take his
beside the President and be there at all times
If he did otherwise ii would be against the general
practice OF this House. as
On motion OF Mr.. Lyons the House proceeded to
the election of Clerk. Messrs Stanley and Knpena
were nominated. Mr.. Stanley was elected
Mr. Hitchcock then moved that an engrossing
clerk be elected for the House, which after some
discussion was dropped
Rev. B. W. Parker was elected Chaplain.
On the nomination of Mr.. Hitchcock, Mr.. Parke
was elected Sergeant-at-Arms. 'f
Mr.. Nc Gully who was nominated by His Ell. Mr..
Phillips, was elected interpreter
Mr. Judd asked the House to excuse him until
Thursday morning as urgent business called him
away, which was granted.
Mr.. Komoikehuehu asked for leave of absence, as
be had just received news that his brother Hon. Mr..
Il, was in dying condition; which was granted. .
Mr.. Kalua was elected Messenger of the House.
Mr.. Aholo moved that Committee of five be np-
pointed TO draff an to His Majestys Speech;
which was carried, and the following gentlemen were