The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1873-01-18

The Judge against whom the legislature Hsay bs
about 10 prOceed. shall receive notice thsreof. aeeous-
panied by n copy Of the causes alleged Tor his removal.
a. least ten days before the day on which the Legisla-
ture shall act thereon. lie shall be heard before ths
Legislature.
Hon. Mr.. Carter said that tie object that he
wished 10 bring about was 90 secure the tenure Of
their office 20 the Judges Of the Supreme Court from
disturbance from any small cause whatever. Their
tx, Messrs Bishop and Judd both spoke Ia favor %
the amendment The ayes and noes being called the
amendment was adop,ed-ayes 81, noes 2
Hon. Mr.. Carter then presented the following
AMENDMENT:
That Article Il of the Constitution Of August 10Th,
1864, be amended. TO read as follows
ARTICLE 1.-THE King, by and with the advice
and consent Of His Privy Council. appoints the
Justices Of the Supreme Court. and all ether Judges
Of Courts Of Record; their salaries are aHed By Law.
Hon. Mr.. Carter explained that the change pro
posed made IL necessary for the King 90 ask mo
advice, and obtain the consent Of HIS Privy Council
in appointing the Justices of the Supreme Court.
His Ex. Mr.. Bishop said that he was In favor Of
the amendment. II is a matter on which the King
can properly take the advice Of the Pdvy Council.
Ii ~ probable that many Of the members Of the Privy
Council might be better acquainted with the capa-
bilities Of persons proposed as Judges than the King
himself IL Is to be presumed that His Majesty
would confer with the Cabinet on these appointments.
but he (the speaker) would prefer that be should
consult His Privy Council.
Motion was made TO indefinitely postpcne-aycs
and noes called. Motion lost-noes "a, ayes 10.
The ayes and noes were called on the original
amendment, and it was carried-ayes -. noes IL.
Hon. Mr.. Carter then presented the following
AMENDMENT:
That Article rs of the Constit ftion Of August 10Th.
1864. be amended 10 read as follows
ARTICLE 75.-All bills or resolves for raisiog
revenue, or calling for any expenditure of the public
money, shall originate in the House Of Representa-
tiyes, after due consideration Of the revenue and ex-
penditure for the two preceding years. and the esti-
mates Of the revenue and expenditure Of the two
succeeding years. which shall be submitted TO them by
the Minister OF Finance; but the House Of Mobiles
may propose or concur with amendments as on other
bills.
Hon. Mr.. Carter said that he was glad that tho
House showed 10 strong q disposition TO adopt this
amendment. lie was obliged 90 the House for tho
respectful consideration that they had given tho
amendments introduced. lie did not think less Of
those who had opposed them. lie reveled in oppo-
sition. The ayes and noes being called the amead-
ment was adopted-ayes SO.
Upon motion q committee OF Eve, consisting Of
Hon. Messrs. c. II. Judd, Lonoaea, Kipi, Kaine and
Kapuniai, were appointed 10 wait upon His Majesty
and inform him that the House would finish It's
labors tomorrow. (Friday.)
On motion of His tx. A. +. Judd. a committee
was appointed to examine the amendments passed
and make such clerical corrections as was necessary.
lt being understood that they should not alter tho
sense in any way-Messrs. A. +. Judd. J. o. Carter.
and u. Poll were appointed on the committee.
Upon motion the House then adjourned until 10
O'Clock Friday morning.
NINTH Dan, Friday, Jan. 18th.
House met pursuant to adjournment ut 10 o'clock
a. NJ. President in the Chair. Journal Of previous
day read and approved.
Hon. C. ii. Judd, from the Committee appointed
to wait upon the King, reported that it would be His
pleasure to prorogue the Legislature on Monday next
at noon.
A motion was made TO reconsider the amendment
TO Section AZ Of the Constitution--motion carried.
A motion was made to amend the proposed amend
ment, by striking out the words a required Of them,"
and inserting the words a. consistent with tha Kin0fa
honor, and the good of the public service"
The ayes and noes being called, the amendment
was adopted-ayes 33.
On motion, the House instructed the Committee
on accounts to pass the bills for expenses connected
with the Inauguration OF the King.
House adjourned until Monday, II o'clock A. NJ.