The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1872-05-15

. feTred to Committee on Internal Improvements
: Mr.. Lonoaea presented petition from Wailukl
favoring his election. Petition tabled
i Mr.. Rice Chairman of the Committee on Com
= merce to whom was referred petition praying tba
= no subsidy be granted to the Australian line o
Steamships-also petition praying that the Gov
eminent share in Ava may be abolished-reporteC
that the former be considered with the Appropria
tion Bill, and that the latter be tabled, the Gov
ernment bad no share in the sale of ava, save tht
license. Report adopted.
Mr.. Aholo, Chairman of the Committee on Mis-
ceaneous Subjects-to whom was referred petition:
from Hilo praying that the salary of the King anC
his Ministers be reduced; that $500 be appropriated
for Court House in North Hilo; that a separate
District Justice be appointed for North Hilo; that
900 be appropriated for roads and bridges; that
no appropriation be made for the Hotel that
Fisheries he made free to all; that North Hilo have
separate tax collector and assessor; that foreign
doctor be appointed for each District; that Section
l42O OF the Civil Code be amended or repealed-re-
commended the consideration of the same by the
Assembly. Report adopted.
The same Committee reported adversely on peti.
tion from Molukai praying that no person be made
Government officer who drank rum or got drunk
Report adopted
Mr.. Naihe read for the first time a Bill providing
that all persons who fined 500, or less, be
compelled to work the same out in the District in
which they are convicted Passed to second read.
ing and ordered printed.
Mr. Naihe presented resolution to investigate
THE motive of the hon. member from Eva and Wal
in vacating his seat for three days past Reso
luton rejected
Hon. Kalakaua introduced a resolution that the
House present its compliments to the Editor of the
HUokod, for his sarcasm the Bill introduced by
Mr.. Kuhelau to authorize the dstillatiOn of third
molasses. Resolution rejected
His Ex. the Minister of Foreign Affairs gave notice
of Bill to amend the law known as the Names Bill
Mr. Kupaku gave notice of Bill to amend Sec.
ton 1909 of the Civil Code
Mr. Carrier introduced the following Resolution
ResolVed, That a Select Committee of this Assem-
bly, be appointed to consider that portion of the
Civil Code entitled =" Masters and Servants Law"
aud that the Committee be instructed to consider
whether amendment be advisable, and if so, to re-
commend amendment for the consideration of this
Assembly at us early date as practicable. Resolu-
tion adopted and the Chair appointed the following
Committee: Mcssrs. Carter, Martin, Aholo, Riceand
Kaiue.
Mr.. A. F. Judd read for the first time Bill to re-
duce certain costs in the Supreme, Circuit and Pro.
bate Courts Also Bill to repeal an Act relating to
the approval of claims against the of deceased
persons Bills passed to second reading and ordered
printed.
Mr. Hitchcock gave notice of Bill to establish
museum; also Bill TO amend Section 2sS of the
Civil Code.
Mr.. Kapunai introduced a Resolution that the |
Secretary notify the Inspectors of Election at North
Kona that the seat OF the member elect is not yet
filed. Resolution laid on the table.
Mr.. Paikuli introduced Resolution that ST. 400 be /
appropriated Tor Court House ana L,irk up at
Wuialua, Oahu, the same being in the appropriation
bill of 1870 and not yet expended. Resolution to be
considered with the Appropriation Bill.
Tue Assembly proceeded to the Order Of the Day,
the same being the consideration of Bill to amend
Sections l. T. and ofChAper 80 of the laws of 1860,
relating to the tax animals, Mr. Kaukaha in the
Chair. Bill read and considered by Sections
Section l read. Mr.. Hitchcock moved to strike
out Section l. and insert Section 4sl of the Civil
Code. making the tax the same as formerly
Mr.. c. II. Judd move 10 Indefinitely postpone
the frsi Section. ae thought the lax on animals
was well ~ Ugh SIS it WIS.
" carter favored jae laW as Tow stood; was
opposed 20 the Biil sud thought any attempt to re-
no I1N ON amin lI5 rDHIN failure He
ihe poiilaX, as he thought ihe prgscnt tax rather
heavy on the people. There are reasons which may
b. given ior the reduction of the polltax which are
not applicable to this tax
On motion OF His Elk. C. C. Harris the Committee
rose, the Chairman reported progress, and asked
leave to sit again. Report accepted and leave
granted.
The Assembly then adjourned until the 18th inst,
II 10 O'Clock A. NJ
TWELFTH DAY, MAY 49, 1872
The Assembly met at 10 O'Clock A. NJ, President
His Elk. P Nabaoleua in the Chair. Prayer by the
Chaplain. Journal Of preceding session read, and ,
IN motion, approved.
Mr.. Naihe presented petition from Kchala, that {
lis Majesty's Ministers be impeached for spending
he public moneys a hotel, without the author :
ty OF law.
Hon. Mr.. Kamakau moved to indefinitely post
zone.
Mr.. Carter opposed the motion, the Minister of
finance acknowledged that the money had been n
pent without authority; and If Ministers could 90 b
n and do this, of what was it for the Assembly
o make laws. He thought the matter had better
e given to a Committee.
Mr. Bishop thought that the petition was rather
head of time, and was OF the opinion that the Min
lels uau uot spout tue money, out hhd only given b
onds, for which they personally Liable
Mr.. A. F. Judd agreed with the last speaker, that
ne Assembly were ahead of time, and it would be
eiter for the Assembly to wait until the Ministers
,ked the House to approve of their act BE had +
is own views in regard to money being expended ;,
ihout the authority of law, and in the proper 81
me would express them fully and fearlessly. He
owed to lay the petition on the table
Mr.. Carter concurred in the motion Of Mr.. Judd
lay on the table, but was opposed to indefinite NJ
osiponement.
Mr.. Martin presented petition from Kau, pray
z that the right TO vote be given to all persons
ON the age OF IL.
On motion of Mr.. Aholo petition rejected. {
Mr.. Carter presented petition from Honolulu =
Tyiug that an Assistant Clerk be appointed to the
flee of Foreign Relations, naming Albert Kunia-
"a Clerk indefinitely postponed. Also petit /
m from the same district, asking the Legislature :
Increase the salary OF His Majesty to 100000
lid the table until consideration of the Appio-
idtion Bill. G
Mr.. Martin introduced Resolution that the Pres
Of the Board OF Health instruct sill officers tn
Il him to use great care and diligence in prevent.
the spread of Leprosy, and follow strictly the
iles of the Board. Petition referred to the SAM 6
n Committee. &
His Ex The Minister Of Finance gave notice Of .
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