The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1870-07-16

boats. But they don't do this they prefer getCibg
water here in Honolulu and using wharves. because
it is cheaper, and enables them to facilitate business.
The lighthouse dues are complained OF, though they
all acknowledge their benefit, and they were inces-
SAINT in their demands for them till they were estab-
lshed. In regard to anchors and buoys, he SAID,
large sums had been voted by the Legislature from
time to time, and had been used for the benefit Of
these coasters, and in nearly all cases, different from
the meaning of the Legislature which voted them,
which was for assistance on dangerous coasts, or
harbors TO enable the vessels to get under way in a
bad time. But buoys are now constantly demanded
for perfectly safe harbors for them TO ride by, just to
save personal expense, and thus they soon got worn
out, and a new demand is made for a buoy, as theirs
has gone to sea. L trust the members will think
twice before supporting such a selfish bill as this one
shows itself to be- In regard to the inequality of
steamer and schooner passenger qualifications, l say
it is right, for in q steamer (Which is necessarily a
larger vessel) you can have standing room, and
have an idea of the time you will reach your des-
tination.
MI. Pilipo thought the allowing schooners to car
rying two passengers for every three tons was right,
as it would be a means of further revenue to them,
to help offset the heavy charges against them, and
called on the members of Kau, Hilo, Hamakua, Ko-
hala and others to support it.
The motion to reject was lost, and the section or
dered to engrossment.
Section 3 was read, and on motion Of Mr.. Smith
minister of Finance) it was rejected.
Mr.. Lyons then moved to amend by inserting a
new section, repeating Sections 6, Z, and 8, of the
passenger Act. Motion put and lost.
The bill was then read by its title, and Mr.. S. NJ.
kamakau moved IL DC InuennIJcly PUSIpUHvd, 'L;-L-
motion was carried.
Mr.. Hitchcock moved a reconsideration of the bill.
Motion carried.
Mr.. Rice then moved that the bill on the table, re-
pealing Sections 4 and 5 of the passenger Act, be
taken up as an amendment on the bill considered.
Motion carried, and the bill ordered TO be engrossed.
An Act to amend Section 146 of the Civil Code
then came up on its second reading. On motion, the
bill was referred back to the committee.
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up for action, having been read the second time.
Mr.. Lyons moved the preamble be stricken out.
Motion carried.
Mr.. Smith then moved it be indefinitely postponed,
as the tenor of the bill was to relieve them of expenses
to the amount of $154, and as to the Sd section,
granting them free duties on imported goods for them,
that would necessitate having half a dozen CUSTOM
house inspectors. After some discussion the motion
was carried.
An Act to regulate the relations between konohikis
and landless tenants came up on its second reading.
Mr.. Lunalilo moved it be indefinitely postponed,
which motion was carried, the eloquence of its intro
Queer, Mr.. Kuapuu, notwithstanding.
An Act to encourage the establishment Of wooden
and cotton factories, next came up for action. On
motion of Mr.. Pilipo it was read and considered by
sections.
Section 1 read, and on motion passed to engross-
ment. Section 2 read, and Mr.. Rice moved it pass to
engrossment.
Mr.. Hutchinson asked the introducer's reasons why
it should pass.
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home industry by thus assisting in the establishment
of factories to foster our growth of the articles, by en-
CHANGING the price, and thus encourage others to cul-
tivate the same.
wooden factories, but he doubted if twice six thousand
dollars were offered to encourage cotton factories it
would be accepted, as that requires the nicAt ma
chinery, and to be on an extensive scale to be prof.
table. He did not think it would make any difference
whether that part of the section stood or not. For
the encouragement Of wooden factories, he thought
the amount too large, when the free duties on ma
chinery, and free site and water privilege for ten
years were considered. So he would offer to amend
it TO $1,000. And also that the quality of the cloth
produced be stated so as to know what TO expect or
look for. He would move to insert 100 blankets of q
size " by sc inches and weighing IL pounds. His
amendments were adopted.
Mr.. Hutchinson minister of the Interior) said he
felt some difidence as to the result Of this, though he
thought it right for each to express his views. He
did not think there would be any difficulty in estab-
fishing a WOODEN factory, if it was shown it would
pay, and the proposed bonus will not establish it any
sooner He differed in his views from his colleagues,
as he was a free trader, and objected to protection on
general principles but if it was the desire of this
Assembly he would not oppose it. The member from
KOloa had said that the value of wool would be raised
from z to 15 cents per pound. He doubted this, for
a factory would pay no more than the market value.
He was not prepared to vote on the subject, but be-
lieved all should have an opportunity to speak
thereon.
Mr.. Harris minister of Foreign Afairs) said he
differed somewhat from his colleague, who has ex-
pressed himself a free trader, though he himself
thought there were times when it was advisable to
foster young manufactures. Yet he did not believe
that under the provisions of this bill any factory
would be established, but he would support it, as he
would ike to see whether it would be done. He
thoroughly sympathized with the views of his COL
league, but if any one is ready or willing to under
take such an enterprise, he should 60 in for its
support.
MIR. Lyons said he himself had his doubts of the
Tcn of thp hill nnw that tho onoorpf 10 roduood from,
$4,000 to $4,000. He did not see any use in trying to
get any manufacturing encouragement from the Min
istry who are ready to subsidize steam lines. He
thought that as an experiment this bill should have
had what it called for-all the assistance we could
give it-for O wooden enterprise would have to labor
under many disadvantages.
Mr.. Smith minister of Fiuance) spoke of the
readiness of that side of the House to support the
bill, and recapitulating the advantages they are
willing TO allow the establishment of q factory i'm
duties, bonus, site and water privileges, would
amount to 81 900.
The section, as amended, was carried.
Section 3 was read. Mr.. Hutchinson minister Of
the Interior) said it was not requisite, as the law
authorized the Minister of the Interior, with the
consent of the Cabinet Council, to lease any land, &c.
MIR. Bishop said that implied for rent, and hoped
the motion would be withdrawn, which was done,
and the section passed.
Section 4 was then read, and amended to read
four instead of twelve thousand, and the section as
amended passed.
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ordered to engrossment.
The bill to license the carrying of fire arms came
up for action, and Mr.. Lyons moved it be indefinitely
postponed.
Mr.. Hutchison minister of the Interior) moved
to amend by making it applicable to Honolulu, and
that the amount of license be $500, and spoke Of
the injury to imported and domestic birds by the in
discriminate use of fire arms by strangers and boys,
which it was the object of this bill to regulate.
Mr.. Lyons thought the provisions of Section 2 too
sweeping, and that they justified him in opposing
any such bill, and would offer as an amendment
6 who shall carry for sporting purposes.''
Mr.. s. M. Kamakau moved to amend to have it
apply to the district Of Kona, Oahu, and take in the
whole electoral district of Honolulu.
Mr.. Plipo opposed the bill.
Mr.. Bishop spoke of the good intents and need Of
the bill.
Mr.. Hitchcock supported the intents of the bill.
The motion for indefinite postponement was lost.
The motions for amendments were put and carried.
The bill then passed to be engrossed. and the
House adjourned.
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