The Hawaiian gazette., 1872-05-08

r Hawaii praying the Government Lands, b
10 sold 10 the people. Referred TO Committee o
Government Lands. From Kau, PRAYING that tn
salaries OF His Majesty aud his Ministers be reduced
= Referred to Finance Committee.
ii Mr. Naihe presented the following petitions; fron
Kohala, praying that the issue Of paper currency
l. prohibited 10y the Legislative Assembly From 10
hala, praying that Foreign Schools be located a
l. Kohala. Referred to Education Committee. Frou
Krhala, praying that all persons whose fines do no
, exceed SlOO, be made to work the same out tn
roads throughout the Kingdom. Referred to Judiear!
Committee. From Kobala, praying that the tax OF
colts and dogs be abolished. Referred to Finauc,
Committee.
Mr.. Kaiue presented petition from MolOkai, favor
ing the election of the member elect from that district
Referred to Judiciary Committee.
Reports Of Standing Conpi,tees-Judiciary Commit
tee reported favOrably the Credentials of the
bers from Puma and Hamakua, and the said members
were sworn iato their respective seats.
Reports Of Select CoDrmiiiees.-Messrs. z. Pol
Chairman Of Committee to whom was referred His
Majestys Most Gracious Speech reported that they had
drafted reply to the and presented it to the
House.
His. H. W. C. Lunalilo objected to the reply as in
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than reply to the speech he delivered to the Mobiles
and Representatives at the opening of the Legislature
He favored the appointment OF Committee, as
the present one did understand their business and
moved that the reply be rejected and Commit
tee appointed reply to the speech of His Majesty
Mr.. Carte. favored His Highness motion for the
sake of bringing the matter before the House.
! His Elk. Mr.. Phillips moved that the reply to His
Majess Speech be laid upon the table for the purpose
of being translated.
Mr.. c. II. Judd, Chairman of Committee to whom
referred consideration Of the rules of the Assem-
bly,, moved that the rules that governed the
last Assembly be adopted by this, with slight
ments to rules IS and y.
On motion Mr.. Kaukaha, report was considered by
the House. After considerable discussion on amend
to rule 25 limiting the time within which to pres
ent petitions to the Assembly 20 days in place of 80
and every Monday thereafter, was lost Rule 70 was
amended to bring in Bill the first readingby
its title. after discussion amendment adopted.
Resolutio"s-From Mr.. Martin, gave notice
of bill to amend Sections l. 4, 6, of the Law Of Tax
alton of animals, passed in 1870 From Mr. Martini
that the sum appropriated for a Buoy at Punaluu, be
changed Kaalualu Kau resolution to beconsidered
with the Bill
From Mr.. Lonoaea, that the Sergt. at Arms be in
struccd to furnish each member of the Assembly with
100 &c postage stamps; resolution adopted
From Mr.. S. Kipi, that the sum of $50, 900 be an
propriaed for roads and bridges at Hio Hawaii Res.
olution be considered with the Appropriation Bill
From Mr.. Naihe. that the Minister Of Finance be
requested to pay the members of the Assembly, the
mileage now due them. Resolution withdrawn.
Mr.. Kuhelani, that $500 be appropriated for
bridge ut Waihee, Maui. To be considered with APP
preparation Bill.
Mr.. Kuhelani read for the first time the following
bills Bill to amend Section $40 of the Civil Code
An act to amend Section ass of the Civil Code An
act amend Section 7ss of the Civil Codes An act to
amend Section 527 of the Civil Code Bill passed to
second reading and ordered to be printed.
Mr.. Carter, that the opinion of the Chief Justice
the Supreme Court be obtained, to the Consttu
tionality of Section 1920 of the Civil Code. Mr. |
Carter stated that his for introducing the
luton that there had been petitions for the re-
peal and amendment of the above section and he
thought an opinion from the Chancellor would fac-
tate debate.
Mr.. Kauknha moved to lay the resolution on the |
table until the consideration of bill amend such
section was Drought DeIOTe tue IlOuse.
Mr.. Kahananui proposed the resolution be con-
sdered by the House it looked as if the Assembly
could attend its business when it went out
side of its own body for wisdom.
His Elk. the Attorney General stated that upon ex-
animation Of the Constitution, he did how this
opinion from the Chief Justice could be demanded by
the House, and Cheaceller might decline to give his
opinion called for by he resolution. And thought
that it would be better to a resolution re.
questng he opinion Of the Supreme Court instead of
particular Justice of the Court.
His Elk. c. c. Harris supported tho remarks made
by the Attorney General.
Mr.. Carter said be aware of the absence of the
First Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, and
that the Second Associate did in an undignfed man
at public meeting state that the 142Oth Section
of the Civil Code contrary the constitution
But he would withdraw his resolution and present it
in the requested he wanted the subject debated
in quiet dispassonate manner.
Mr.. Nui introduced resolution that $4,000 be appro-
p lated for bridges in Makawao, Maui. To be con-
sidered with Appropriation Bill.
His Ex the Attorney General gave notice of the
following bills: An act to prevent the of Expo
sve substances in taking fish; An act to repeal the
other An act to authorize the Justice of the Supreme
Court to issue interlocuory orders in divorce cases.
Mr.. Kaukaha, resolution that the Sergeant-at-Arms
be ordered to furnish the embers with one of each
of the papers published in this city.
Mr.. Kipi moved to amend to two papers.
Mr.. Judd moved to amend that the four Weeklies
be supplied viz. Advertiser, Gazette, Au okOa and
Kuokoa. Amendment of Mr.. Kipi put and lost. Res
olution as amended by Mr.. Judd adopted.
Mr.. Mkaem resolution that the Secretary be re-
quested to address the Inspectors of elections and
der new election for member from Honolulu in
place of A. F. Judd and at North Kona in place Of S.
X. Kaai, the members not having yet presented
themselves the assembly discussion, resolution
Mr. Naihe resolution that the Minister of Interior
be- requested conduct the members Of the assembly
through the New Hotel this afternoon. {
His Ex the Minister of the Interior, moved to amend
by placing Minister of Finance the
resolution in place of his own, inasmuch the Minis
Ter Of Finance built it.
Mr.. Naihe, member from Kohals accepted the
amendment.
His Ex. the Minister of Finance, stated that he
pleased with the resolution Of the Hon member from
kohsla and would be happy to escort him to the
Hotel, as be considered it fine building for Honou-
a, and worth seeing But felt a little delicate about
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