The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1874-05-09
StxrH DAY, May 9th.

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pointed Physician for that district.
From Hilo, that employers supply their servants
with clothing.
From Kasnapali. that distiIlation Of spirits be pro-
hibited.
From South Kona. that a Board Of Health be ap-
pointed in each district: that the income Of crown
lands go into the Treasury; that the Kings salary
be $500 0O for two years; that all horses, mules and
asses be assessed as personal property; that there be
but one Minister, at 5000 per annum salary.
The Secretary reported that the biennial Reports Of
the Board of Education, and that Of the Chief Justice
had been laid on his table. The latter was ordered
to be printed.
Hon. Mr.. J. II. S. Martin gave notice Of intention
Of introducing a bill TO amend the law in relation TO
colts, and the dog tax
Hon. Mr.. Haupu gave notice Of an Act TO remove
restrictions on the sale of ava.
On leave. the Hon. Mr.. Mikalemi read first time, a
bill to repeal the " Act to Mitigate"
Hon. Mr., Mikalemi gave notice Of an Act to repeal
Section 6 of the Act relating to Leprosy, passed in
1865.
Hon. Mr.. Nahinu gave notice of an Act to repeal
the stallion law.
ORDER OF THE DAY.
The proposed amendments 10 the Constitution,
were then taken up, beginning with Article Il, pro-
viding for the appointment, by the King in "Privy
Council" of Judges of the Supreme Court and Of all
other Courts of Record.
Hon. Mr.. Kaiue moved to indefinitely postpone.
He objected to giving SO much power to the members
of the Privy Council.
His Elk. the Attorney General said that each OF
these amendments involved great national questions,
and he deprecated haste in passing upon them by the
House without debate. The members of the Privy
Council hold office during the Kings pleasure, but
SO long as they are members, it is their duty to adj
wise the King for the best interests of the country.
Hon. Mr.. kakina was in favor of striking out the
amendment. 1t proposed to detract from the author
ity and power of the King. So thought the Hon. Mr..
Koakanu.
Hon. Mr.. Nahinu said that this provision no more
detracts from the honor and authority of the King
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King in enacting laws. He supported the amend
ment.
The amendment was postponed indefinitely, 80 to
II, the following voting in the negative-H. IL. Ka-
naina, their Excellencies KanOa, Green, Nahaolelua,
Widemann. Hartwell, Hon. Messrs. Cleghorn, Wilder,
I~senberg, NawaEi, Lane, Bishop.
The House proceeded to take up the amendment to
Article 48, providing that Ministers shall be heard in
it being dependant upon Article IS, already dis
posed of.
The amendment to Article 52 was then taken up,
and similarly postponed indefinitely.
The amendment to Article 40, providing that when
the King shall fail to approve of any bill, he shall
return the same the House in which it originated
with his objections in writing.
Hon. Mr.. Nawahi made an able speech in favor of
this amendment.
Hon. Mr.. Aholo favored the central idea Of the
amendment, but it comprehended the two House sys-
tenn which has been defeated, and for that reason he
His Ex. the Attorney General was opposed to the
amendment. II. Ministers should be compelled to adj
-l-~11I- HE-Jooty TO veto any bill, it would rest with
the Assembly If they thought proper, to ask for the
reasons Of such veto, which would be given so far as
they could be.
His Elk. the Minister of the Interior said-The
Kings views will be expressed by his Ministers.
Each member having made up his own mind accord
ing to his own convictions after hearing those views,
and having voted accordingly, will retain his own
views. What good will arise from the communica-
ton in writing by the King to this Assembly, reiter-
oE9pr Tho mor1o cpoHan aipaoHv he HE M;n,stn.,9 z
shall vote against it as derogatory to the dignity of
the King.
The motion to postpone indefinitely was carried,
80 to 5.
So, which were verbal only, and referred to that of
Article 40, were indefinitely postponed, mem. con.
The amendment to Article 10 was then taken up,
(which provides that the bills of appropriation shall
originate in the House Of Representatives., and in
definitely postponed.
The amendments to Articles 80 and &c were also
indefinitely postponed by a unanimous vote.
The amendments to Articles 4, IA, l6, &c, %, %,
80, 81, 33, "a, At, and 20, were verbal only, and re-
ferring to Article 40, and they were postponed ip-
definitely. Adjourned.
SEVENTH DAY, May 7th.
From Wailuku, that a fire engine be provided for
that district, half to be paid for by the Government
and half by the rich people of Waikiki.
From Wailuku. that the Masters and Servants Act
be repealed.
From Wailuku, that the Reformatory School law
be repealed.
From wailuku. that an appropriation be made to
bring the water from KoOlau to Makawao. etc,
From HilO, for an appropriation Of S26OO0 for roads
and bridges; that there be q separate District
Judge for North Hilo; that travelling on Sunday be
prohibited.
From Niihau, that the sale Of that Island by Ka-
mehameha ". be annulled, as illegal.
From Hilo, that the balance remaining Of Govern
ment lands be sold to natives only. Laid on the
table.
From Molokai, that ava be free; that all doctors be
allowed to practice without license; that Hawaiians
may sell goods without license.
From Waikiki, that everybody may practice law
without license.
From Honuaula, Maui, that His Majesty's salary
be SIC, 900 per annum; that all Government salaries
be reduced; that Honuaula be made q separate dis
trict; that the jurisdiction Of district Justices be ex-
tended to $500.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEE.
Hon. Mr.. s. q. Wilder from the judiciary Com
uittee reported on sundry petitions asking for i'm
possible things, recommending that the petitions be
laid on the table. Adopted.
By the same, that the petition asking for the
increase Of the jurisdiction Of district justices, be
indefinitely postponed. The report was made the
standing order for to-day.
His x. the Attorney General read first time An
Act respecting the marriages Of native Hawaiian
women with Cinnamon.
Also An Act providing for the tenure Of Office Of
Representatives.
Hon. W. T. Martin read first time An Act to pre-
gent bound servants convicted of ofenses from
being removed out Of the district to work out their
sentences.
Hon. Mr.. Kuihelani read first time An Act. to
amend Section ass of the Civil Code.
Hon. Mr.. j. H.. s. Martin read first time a bill to
regulate the slaughtering of goats.
His tx. the Attorney General read first time An
Act to provide for an Auditor Of Public Accounts.
Hon. Mr.. Kaukaha gave notice OF intention Of a
bill TO amend Chapter 81 Of the Civil Code,
Hon. Mr.. Cummins gave notice of intention Of
Introducing a bill to amend Articles % and 80 OF
the Constitution.
Hon. Mr.. Kupihea offered a resolution to the
effect that Si0,0 900 be inserted in the appropriation
bill TO provide communication between Maui and
Molokai. Indefinitely postponed-22 to 10.
ORDER or THE DAY.
This was the only remaining amendment OF the
Constitution, that Of Article q. consideration of
which was deferred until Saturday next.
The rnnnIt of the Judiciary Committee recom-