The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1874-02-18
Opening of the Legislature.
Special Session, Feb. 18th, 1874.
HoroLuLu. Feb. 1ath. 1s74. IL ".

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the Chair as temporary President.
The Secretary then called the names Of the men,
bers:
His Highness Chas. Kanaina, His Elk. P. Naha-
olelua, His Elk. P. Kanoa, HIS Ex. J. o. Dominis.
Hons. D. Kalakaua, H. A Kahanu, Il. Kuihelani,
J. Moauauli, W. T. Martin, ]. P. Parker, A Cleg-
horu s. G. Wilder, J. L Dowsett, P Isenberg. His
Ex. C. R. Bishop His Ex. E. o. Hall, His Elk. A F..
Judd, His Ex. R. Stirling. Hons. s. Kipl, P Ha-
upu. J. Nawahi, r. P Kuikahi, D. s. Kupahu, 8.
K. Kaai, D. II. Nahinu, j. Il. S. Martin, L. Aholo,
G. w. Napaepae, A. j. Kaukau, j. W. Lonoaea, T
N Birch, c. X. Kapule, C. K. Kakani, D. w. Kaiue,
s. K. Kupihea, E. Mikalemi, W. L. Moehonua, J.
Kakna, J. Kahai, ]. Komoikehuehu, s. NJ. Nau-
kama, w. c. Lane, ]. A. Cummins, D. Kaukaha, P.
F. Koakanu, j. Kauai
Mr. Kaukaha moved that the House proceed to
the election of Officers, and recommended the fol-
lowing:
For Presideut-His Ex P Nahaolelua vice-Pres-
ident-Hou. S. X. Kaai; seeretary-R. II. Stanley;
Interpreter-w.-L. Wilcox; sergeant-at-Arms-W.
c. Parke Chaplain-Rev. J. N. Paikuli Messenger
w. Ka.
Mr.. Aholo raised the question as to which set of
Representatives were going to elect King-wbether
the Legislature of 1872 or 1874?
Hon. s G. Wilder rose to point of order, and said
that the House not organized Let the Chair de-
eide what motion is in order.
After some discussion, the President decided in
favor of the motion made by Mr.. Kaukaha.
The House then proceeded to the election of Off
GERS by ballot which resulted as above, with the ex
cepiion of the Messenger of The House.
Mr.. Kaukaha moved that the election Of Messen-
ger be postponed until tomorrow. Passed.
The credentials ofthe members were then laid on
the table by the Secretary
| Mr.. Cummns moved that Committee Of Gre
dentials be appointed. Passed. The Chair appoint
ed Messrs. Dowsett Kaukaha, Aholo, Nahiuu and
Kaiue.
The Committee soon returned and reported that
they found the credentials in due form. Report
adopted.
On motion of Mr.. Kupihea, one of the Justices of
the Supreme Court was called to swear in members.
On notion His Elk. the Minister of Foreign Affairs
was appointed as Committee to wait on one Of
the Judges of the Supreme Court.
Justice Hartwe came aud swOre in the Mobiles
and Representatives. The Secretary and Interpre-
ter were also sworn In.
Elk. e. X. Bishop on behalf OF the Ministers, then
read the following address:
Mr.. President. MOBILES AND REPRESENTATIVES
His late Majesty LUNAL1Lo was elected Sue
cessor to His late Majesty KAMEHAMEHA V, by
the Legislative Assembly on the Sth day of jan
uary A. D. One Thousand Eight Hundred and
Seventy-three.
After short reign of One year and twenty
five days, His earthly existence terminated at
Hainloeipo, His private residence in Honolulu.
in the Island of Oahu on the Third day Of Feb
ruary A. D. One Thousand Eight Hundred and
Seventy-four.
His late Majesty LUSALrLo left no heirs, nor
did de appoint any Successor in the mode set
forth in the Constitution, with the Consent of
the Mobiles, or make proclamation thereof during
His life.
There having been no such appointment orr pro-
camation, the Throne of Hawaii became again va
cant, and the Cabinet Council Immediately there
upon considered the Provisions of the COnstitu-
ton in such case made and provided, and
ORDERED that a meeting of the Legislative
Assembly be holden at the Court House in Ho-
noluIu, on Thurday, which will be the Twelfth day
of February A. D. 1874, at Twelve o'clock at
noon, Aud Of this Order all Members of the Leg
islatrve Assembly will take notice and govern
themselves accordingly.
There have been fled with Your President, a
Certificate of the decease of His late Majesty,
and Certified copy Of the Records of the Cabi-
net Council when the above Order was made.
BY virtue of this Order, You have been con-
vened to Elect by Ballot some Native Ali Of
this Kingdom as Successor to the Throne.
May the Blessings Of Heaven rest upon You,
and may the God Of all Wisdom guide Your de- /
liberations.
CHAs. r. BISHOP.
Minister of Foreign Affairs.
EDwIs 0. HALL.
Minister of the Interior.
ROBERT STIRLING.
Minister Of Finance.
a A. FRAEeIs JUDD.
Attorney General.
Mr.. KapuIe moved that the address fthe Ministers
be adopted and entered on the minutes Of the
Mr.. Kaukaha moved that the House proceed to
the election Of King, from one of the native As,
BY ballot. Passed.
Mr. Raukaha moved that committee of two
members be appointed as telers Passed. The
Chair appointed Messrs. s. G. Wilder aud W. L.
MoehOnua.
On motion, It was resolved that each member de-
post his ballot when his name was called for.
After all the members had voted. the tellers re-
ported the result Of the ballot as follows:
D. KalAkaua received. .............3 80 votes
queen Emma ......-s............s D votes
The then President declared that DAVID KALA-
KAUA was elected King.
On motion Of Mr.. Kaukaha, Committee OF five
was appointed to wait on tue King elect, and the
President appointed the following: Mr.. Raukaha,
Mr.. MoehoBua, Mr. Aholo, Mr.. Martin, and Mr.
Kaue.
Mr. Kaukaha moved that the Secretary be insiruc-
ed to issue notice on the election Of the King and
urnish to each newspaper copy Of the same.
On motion, the House adjourned TO meet again to-
morrow at 10 a m.
sEcosD DAT, February 10.
The House was called to order By the Presidential
Il A. NJ, there having been some delay in obtaining
quorum.
Prayer by the Chaplain, Rev. Mr.. PaIkuli.
Minutes from last session read aud approved.
Nr. David A. Eldridge was chosen Messenger by
cciamation.
Mr.. Kaukaha, Chairman Of the Special Committee
wait on the King aud inform him Of his election,
eported. and the Secretary read the following reply
rom his Majesty:
IoLAsI PALACE, Honolulu, Feb 10, 1874.
% Hrs Ex. p NAHAoLELUA, PSesident Of ne Legis-
Eatise Asss1biy Of ne HaUaii1a biands:
SIR :-I have received at the hands OF your Com
littee he certificate Of my election to-day Is the
legislative Assembly Successor to the Throne Of
be Hawaiian Islands
/ wish TO express TO the Legislative Assembly !