The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1872-07-06
FIErY.Tn1Rp DAY. July ID.

FIFTY-THRD DAY, July I'd.
II Hon. A. F. Judd from Select Committee on ap-
fpropriation for Honolulu Fire Department. re-
ported in favor of inserting in the bill the sum of
and ordered printed.
: Resolution by Hon. Mr.. Martin, that a Physician
be sent to Kau. Hawaii. In place of DIR. saunders,
who it is reported is to be transferred to Wailuku,
Mani. Tabled.
Resolution by the Hon. Mr.. Kaai, that the Rules
oferder applicable to the business of this Assembly.
as existing in the Parliament of Great Britain and
the Senate Of the United States, be translated into
Hawaiian. Withdrawn. and the member gave
notice of u bill on the subject
Hon. Mr.. Aholo read first time a bill to amend
the law respecting distribution of water In the dis
trict of Lahaina. Ordered printed.
Hon. Mn. Kekoa read first time a bill to amend
the FIRST subdivision of Section 400 of the Civil
Code. (Reduces letter postage to one cent? The
bill was rejected,
His Elk. the Minister Of Finance gave notice of
intention to introduce IA bill to amend Sections ia,
US, 176, and III Civil Code a bill TO amend An
respecting deposits in the Treasury a bill to
adthorize a general loan.
Y Hon. Mr.. Mikalemi stated that it was reported
that some of the people at the quarantine ground
had come over to the town at nights, complaining
that they had not food enough.
1 a long discussion ensued, at the conclusion of
which. the subject was referred for investigation to
the Sanitary Committed
ORDER OF THE DAY.
I The bill to make retailers of spirits responsible,
for injuries done or received by persons becoming
intoxicated ON their premises, was read q second
time. and considered in mi of the whole,
Hen. A. F. Judd in the Chair.
4 Hon. Mr.. Carter said that the subject of restrict
ing the evils arising from the use OF intoxicating
drinks, was attracting the attention OF the best
minds in Great Britain aud the United States. and
in support of this view the Hon. member read an
extract from a late number OF the British Quarterly
Rsrieto, on - The License System" The object of
this law was to prevent abuses in the traffic In in
tOxicating drinks, not to prohibit the traffic. for
that was not practicable. l have picked up a pa
per by the steamer this morning, from the Colonies
which has q leading article on this subject. OF the
abuse by publicans of the business. representing a
fearful state of things in some parts of New Tea
land. This proposed law does not impose a tine on
the dealer, but it renders him liable in damages
before the Courts for the results of his reckless
management of his business. This will give the
seller an excuse for refusing to furnish in some
cases. And when a person under the influence OF
liquor goes into a bar room, and Is further sup
piled with liquor. and commits an offense or does
some injury in consequence of the increased intox-
ication, the person who furnishes the liquor should
be responsible.
His Elk. the Minister of Foreign Affairs. quite
conceded with the remarks of Hon. Mr.. Carter. and
forcibly advocated the passage Of the bill. This
class of laws touches at the root of the evil of the
traffic in intoxicating drinks, because itasects their
profits.
Hon. Mr.. Hitchcock wished to see the bill
amended so as to apply to all others besides IL
censed dealers. who furnish intoxicating drinks.
The bill was referred to a Select Committee con-
sisting of Hon. Messrs. Rice. Hitchcock. Kupakee,
A. F. Judd, Kahananui.
The bill to amend Chapter SO, law of 1870, (dog
taxi came up on its second reading. Amended and
passed to be engrossed.
The bill to amend the Act relating to the estab-
fishing of a wool and cotton factory, was read a
second time. and passed to be engrossed for a third
reading.
On leave granted, Hon. Mr.. Hitchcock gave no.
tice of q bill to close the coffee shops on Sunday
Evenings.
His Ex. Gov. Dominis informed the Assembly
that it had pleased His Majesty to approve OF An
Act to amend Sections 1856 and 1907 of the Civil
Code An Act to amend Section lass Civil Code
descent of property and An Act to prevent the
use of explosive substances in fishing.
House then adjourned.