The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1876-05-06

their Exoellencies Messrs. Castle and Kapena spoke
against the proposition.
Hon. Mr.. Preston said that as this was a question
Of Importance, he would move that it be laid over
till Thursday. On motion it was carried.
j On motion the House adjourned till tomorrow, At
10 4. N.
FOURTH DAr-May Sd.
House met at 10 AN.
PETITIONS.
From Puma. Hawaii, praying that the million
loan be abolished. Referred to Finance
Committee.
From Waikiki, Maui, praying that the pay of
Representatives be abolished. Referred to Judi
ciary Committee.
From Hamakua, Hawaii, of Is different counts,
and on motion was laid on the table.
From Waikiki. Maui, praying that the law in
regard 70 the million loan be abolished. Referred
to Finance Committee.
From Wailuku, Maui, praying that the sum Of
81 900 be set aside for building a bridge at
Waihee, Maui. Referred TO Committee on Public
lands and Impro vements.
From Hilo, Hawaii, praying that chapter IA Of
the law passed in 1874, relating to encouragement
OF industry in Government Schools be repealed.
Referred 10 ommitte on Education.
! From Hilo, Hawaii, praying that the Superin-
4 tendent Of Public Schools be dismissed. Referred
" to Committee on Education.
From Hilo, Hawaii, praying that the salary Of
His Majesty be reduced to $50 900 for every two
years. Laid over until the appropriation bill
| comes up for discussion.
From Hilo, Hawaii, praying that the dog tag be
done away with. Referred to Finance Committee.
From Waimea, Kauai, praying that the Inspec-
tor of election at Waimea Kauai, be reprimanded.
Referred to Judiciary Committee.
From Molokai and Lanai, praying that section
As OF the Constitution be repealed, and that the
Legislative Assembly be formed into two houses.
Also that section 3s Of the Civil Code relating TO
fishing waters be repealed. Referred to Judiciary
Committee.
From Wailuku, Maui, praying that all personal
property be taxed in their swn districts. Referred
70 Judiciary Committee.
Z From Makawao, Maui, praying that the Super.
intendent Of Public Schools be dismissed from
office to abolish the Reform School, and Hale
akala School. Referred TO Education Committee.
From Puma, Hawaii, praying that there be only
one Governor for the whole Kingdom, to reside in
the Capital. Referred to Judiciary Committee.
From Puma, Hawaii, that there be only two
Crown Ministers, that the Attorney General per-
form the duties OF Foreign Relations, and the
AiuldtC VI LuhL Vi FINANCE. heIefreU TO 4
Judiciary Committee. n
Committe appointed on the reply to the speech
of His Majesty reported as having It 10 readiness.
On motion it was left to the Secretary for enroll
ment and to be signed by the Committee.
RESOLUTIONS.
By His Elk. J. NJ. Kapena, that the Secretary be
instructed to furnish each member Of the house
with a copy OF each newspaper published in this
city. Carried.
Hon. Mr.. Lilikalani gave notice of his intention
to introduce!a bill amending section 2 Of chapter IL
OF the Civil Code, relating 20 master and servants;
also a bill repeating section 40 OF the Civil Code
relating to poll tax and also a bill amending
section sc Of the Constitution, relating to pay Of
Representatives.
Hon. Mr.. Kuibelani gave notice of his intention
to Introduce q bill that prisoners work in the
district where they are tried and found guilty.
Hon. Mr.. Kanealii gave notice OF his intention
to introduce a bill to abolish the million loan.
Hon. Mr.. Wilder gave notice Of his intention TO
introduce a bill to facilitate the construction Of an
interisland steamer.
Hon. Mr.. Preston inquired through the Min
listers il the rumOr be had heard that Hon. G. G.
Hopkins, had resigned his seat as noble was cor
rectly, which was answered by the Minister for
Foreign AGairs, to the effect that be had, aud that
His Majesty holds bis appointment and resignation
in bis hands.
Hon. Mr.. Preston asked Information as TO the
reasons why the Minister OF Interior did not pub
lish the amendments to Constitution passed in
1874.
His Ex. the Attorney General thought that was
a part Of the Secretary's duties and not the Min
lister of Interior.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
A resolution to abolish rule 81 Of the house,
relating 70 pay OF chaplain, which was, on motion
indefinitely postponed.
On motion, the house adjourned.
Firth DAY-AIay 9th.
House met at 10 A. N. !
From Honolulu praying that police pay be made Q
special appropriation by the legislature, and that
the regular police be paid $50 per month. Re.
ferred to the Minister Of Finance.
From Wailuku, Maui. praying that the election Of
Hon. Mr.. Kanealii, one Of the members elected from
that district, may be set aside. Referred to Judi.
ciary Committee
From Puma, Hawaii, praying that the Reformatory
School be abolished. Referred to Committee on Edu-
cation.
From Puma, Hawaii. that the million loan be abol-
ished. Referred to Finance Committee.