The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1874-05-16
TENTH DAY, May 11th.
PETITIONS.

TENTH DAY, May 11th.
PETITIONS.
From Koolaupoko, that the fish in ahupuaa grounds
be made free, except those of konohikis.
From Koolaupoko, that pasturage on konohiki
lands be free TO tenants.
From Koolaupoko, that Hawaiian doctors be al
lowed to practice without license.
From KoolaupokO, that the lepers on Molokai bo
returned to their homes.
From Koolaupoko, that the Masters and Servants
law be repealed.
From Koolauloa, that the Kings salary be re-
duced to S30 900 that the Queen DoWager's pay
be 5000 that the pay of Representatives be re-
duced that the salary of the Chief Justice be re-
duced to 5000 and the associates 5000 each
that salary of the Circuit Judges be reduced also
that of the Marshal, Sheriffs and so on through the
list of salaried officers of the government conclud-
ing with a prayer for an appropriation for English
schools in that district, and that parents sending
their children to English schools be exempt from
school taxes.
From a man named Keiki, that d piece Of land at
Waikiki on which he now lives, be sold to him.
From Honolulu, that the law in relation to lepers
be amended, so as to provide hospitals on each island.
From Niihau, % different prayers, but primarily
complaining against Mr.. Sinclair, the owner of that
island, for his harsh treatment of the natives there.
Laid on the table.
liberty that the government lands be sold to ma
tives at % cents per acre.
From Molokai, that scholars of Lahainaluna be
sent to trades on leaving school ; that foreigners,
acting as administrator of deceased chiefs be remov-
ed that the lepers be set at liberty that Hawaiians
be prohibited from selling their lands to foreigners.
RESOLUTIONS.
Hon. Mr.. Wilder from the Committee on the Judi
ciary, reported the amendment to Article % of the
Constitution, recommending that il DO placed on the
file. Adopted,
lion. Mr.. Aholo gave notice of intention to intro
duce an Act to amend an Act to regulate the distri.
button of water in Lahaina.
Hon. Mr.. Kaukau gave notice of an Act to repeal
Chapter IL of the Act of July l, 1870.
Hon. Mr.. Kauai gave notice of an Act to amend
Section 9, Chapter 3, Revised Penal Code.
Hon. j. II. S. Martin gave notice of an Act to
amend Sections 527 and $50 Civil Code.
Hon. Mr.. Kapule gave notice of an Act to amend
the law respecting opium.
His Elk. the Attorney General gave notice Of q
Rule of the House, that the heading of all bills shall
describe the contents thereof
Hon Mr.. Kupihea gave notice of intention of an
Act to repeal Section l477 Civil Code.
ORDER OF THE DAY.
The bill to establish the number of hours to con-
stitute a days work, was taken up in Committee of
the whole, the Hon. Mr.. Ahole in the Chair.
Hon. Mr., Kipi moved the indefinite postponement
of this bill. Its effect would be to reduce wages.
Hon. Mr.. Napaepae repeated what he had pre-
viously said about labor on plantations in Lahaiua.
He was strongly in favor of passing the bill.
Hon. Mr.. kaai supported the bill in a speech Of
considerable length.
His. Elk. Aahaolelua was in favor Of the bill, as
was the Hon Mr.. Haupu.
Hon. Mr.. Wilder said that the friends of the bill
had not fairly stated the case, as to the manner of
carrying on work on plantations. When men are
turned out to work at g O'Clock in the morning, they
work ten hours and that only, except they are paid
for extra time. Some years ago, ten hours were
fixed by the Board Of immigration as a days work,
and that has become a rule with about all the planta-
tons. Extra work is paid for in cash on Saturday
night. The bill however will result in nothing, for
the number of hours can be fixed in the contract.
He reminded members that all the prosperity of the
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that business is not over prosperous now. Place g
few impediments in its way, and you will sink the
planters,
Hon. Mr.. Isenherg said he had had ten years expert
ance in sugar planting. Ten hours was the rule,
but the men we're often worked much over ten hours,
for which however they always got pay, Laborers
we're scarce now and independent, If they are hardly
worked they will leave. Besides, the Courts are al
ways open to the laborer, if he is il-used.
His Ex. the Minister of the Interior thought that
the labor system as to wages and time, would regu-
late itself best without legislative interference. The
custom at present, which was much the same as law,
calls for ten hours labor.
Hon. Mr.. Aholo said that he should be glad il the
laborers in the district of Lahaina we're treated as
has been stated IN other districts. Then there would
Re no use to pass this law. But there was need of
this law in his district, and he doubted not that it
vas the same in some other districts.
Hon. Mr.. kakani opposed the bill.
Hon. Mr.. kaukaha said that it appeared there
was no complaint as TO the hours Of labor from any
part OF tue hIu5IOM except LauAlAa, 1ueIe are -
in other places, and two only in Lahaina.
Shall we make 4 law that may interfere seriously
with the labor system all over the country, simply to
please the fancy Of some people Of LaLaina? Better
make the law apply TO Lahaina alone.
His. Ex. the Attorney General did not favor the
bill. He did not believe it would be for the real
benefit Of the laborer. An intelligent employer
would know how TO get the better Of this Law. The
less laws made on the subject the better. He did not
think it would work well for either side, for the law
to step in between employer and employee, and say
vhat their contracts shall be. Better leave it for the
Courts to say when an employer is harsh or unjust,
and TO aunul the contract.
Hon. Mr.. Nawahi made q vigorous speech in favor
of the bill. Without coming TO q vote the Commit
tee rose.
The bill to regulate the slaughter of sheep and
goats for their skins, was read a second time. pro
vides that the marks aud brands shall be preserved
on such skins, under q penalty Of not less than 500
fne) Referred to a select Committee.
Adjourned,