The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1876-05-31

might see Ct, with regard to the best policy to
pursue in obtaining either permanent settlers or
plantation laborers from abroad.
Two Of the hon. members have complied with
the request Folloving are few extracts from
their communications
A proper recommendation to the Assembly
will be that Of a reorganization OF the Board. As
as present constituted, it is powerless aud in-
efficient body II is not responsible to the As
sembly, nor has it power to carry out its own
projects. At present, it is simply an ordinary
Committee CT the Privy Council, and its mem
bers. by reason OF their narrow and limited func-
tons, can have but little interest in its proceed
ings. and in reality have voice in its direction.
II would be great improvement to mske the
Board potential body that is TO constitute It a
bureau similar TO the Board Of Education. giving
to il authority over lie own funds. and power to
order and execute. as well as to advise in the
work assigned to it."
The foregoing Recommendation is supported 10
the second communication before referred to as
fellows:
a entirely concur with - 10 his views
herewith expressed, and strongly do | urge the
advIsabiIiiy Of the Board being responsible
bureau-having power given them to act and
then held strictly to account for results"
The appropriation Of $4,000 is recommended
for the coming biennial period.
IMPROVEMENTS OF The PRESENT PALACE GROUNDS
This appropriation has been largely overdrawn
the total amount expended being $50 ll.3l /;
IS, 500 of the sum, however, was for the pur-
chase OF the Sumner lot and house, on the north
corner oil the Palace Square.
On the examination of the old Palace, it was
found to be in such condition that any expen-
ditnre Of money upon it for extensive repairs
would be wholly unAdvisable. II was therefore
decided to tear it down. use the material as far
as possible in the construction Of the wall sur
rounding the grounds, aud expend the appropria-
ton in building the wall and improving the
premises. The wall has been nearly completed
substantial aud Convenient houses for servants,
and other outbuildings have been erected, and
the grounds have been thoroughly graded aud
furnished with water pipes and hydrants.
FINISHING NEW GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS.
This appropriation is also somewhat overdrawn.
The building was not finished when the appro-
praton was made. and it was considered sufi-
cient for the purpose but there was quite q
number Of itews of necessary expenditure that
were quite overlooked. such as plumbing, paint
ing. &c; and when the building itself was actu-
ally completed, there were some articles Of furni-
ture and fittings that we're absolutely necessary.
such as Chinese mating. cor mating fittings
in the Legislative Hall. and the like, which had
not been taken into account when the appropria'
ton was asked for.
WHARF AND EXTENSION OF MARKET.
This work has been completed at cost some
what in excess OF the appropriation for that pnr-
pose. which has been due in some measure to
greater expense in the construction OF the wharf
than was anticipated.
The wharf and buildings now make most con-
venient market for dealers 10 fish and other
native produce, and the conveniences furnished
TO the occupants have completely removed oil
cause for complaints, which were formerly SO
frequently made.
POST oEFICE.
This Bureau, under the able management of
the present PoStmaster-Ge General. has steadily
improved from being serious tax on the Govern
meut. until it is now selfsuppOrting aud bids fair
TO be source Of actual revenue.
Following is list of letters received and for
warded during the biennial period ending March
81, 1876.