The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1876-05-06
REPRESENTATIVES.
SECOND DAY-MoNpAY. May Il

WaiaIua NJ Naukana
Eva and Waianae MahelonA
SECOND DAY-MoNDAY, May LIST.
House met at 10 A. NJ. Hon. S. K. Kaai in the
chair. Prayer by the Rev. J. n. Paikali. Minutes
of preceding day read and approved. Roll Of
Members called, absent Hon. S. N. Kamakau.
On motion of S. G. Wilder, a committee was APP
pointed to examine the credentials of the members,
consisting of Messrs Aholo, Kaiue, Helemanu'
Warehouse and Nawahi, who upon examination,
reported favorably and in due form, except in the
case of the Hon. Mr. Kauai, from Waimea.
Hon. Mr. Nawahi moved that as he had a MAORI
ty of votes in the district be be allowed to take his
seat.
Hon. Mr. Nahaku moved that the returns be sent
back to the Judges of election for correction.
His Elk. W. R. Castle said this House is the only
and sole Judge of the right of its members to a
seat here, and as the Hon. Mr..Kauai had a msjori-
ty of votes in the district of Waimea and Island
OF Niihau, he was therefore entitled to a seat.
After considerable discussion, on motion of Hon.
Mr.. Wilder it was carried that the Hon. Mr. Kauai
take his seat as the member from Waimea.
Hon. Mr. Wilder moved that the Mobiles, Minis
tiers and Members be sworn in.
Hon. Mr. Nawahi asked by what right of law
the ministry were to be sworn in. This drew forth
considerable, and at times, violent discussion,
which was participated in by Messrs Kahuila,
helena, Naukana, and the mover; but at the SUI, inoa
ton of one of the members the questioner 20 AonsI
press his point to an issue. g %
Judge Harris then entered and administrated the
oath to mobiles. ministers and members
On motion of Hon. Mr. Wilder, the House pro-
ceeded to the election of officers, which resulted
as follows Hon. Godfrey Rhodes, President, Hon.
L. Aholo, Vice President, Mr. Godfrey Brown,
Secretary; Mr. w. L. Wilcox, Interpreter; Mr. ". {.
Parke, Sergent at arms
Rev Mr. Kuaea was nominated for the chaplain
cy by Hon. Mr. Pilipo, which was opposed by
Hon. Mr. Kuihelani on the ground Of economy,
and therefore moved that the Office be abolished, in
which he was supported by Hon. Messrs Nakaleka,
Martin, Kaai, Kahuila and Nahaku. Hon. Messrs
Birch, Pilipo, Naukana, Kauai, Helekunibi and
Aholo opposed the motion as disgraceful, and I'M
worthy the dignity of the House; on the third bal
lotting Mr. Kuaea was elected chaplain; and on the
second ballot for messenger C.. p. Iaukea was
elected.
Hon. Mr. Castle moved that a committee be ap-
pointed to reply to the Kings speech.
III. R.. H. Prince Leleiohoku moved that this be
postponed till the Report Of the Minister OF FL
nance-to which the attention of the House had
been refered-waS received. Adopted.
Reports of the Minister Of Finance and Chief
Justice were then presented. and ordered to be
printed.
ION motion of Hon. Mr. Wilder, the rules Of last
session were adopted.
Hon. Mr.. Kaai gave notice Of a motion to repeal
the 2lst rule respecting the pay of chaplain.
The House then on a motion Of Hon. Mr. Kaiue
adjourned till tomorrow at 10 An.
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THIRD DAY-TUEsDAY, May ID.
House met ct 10 A. N.
PETITIONS.
From Hamakua. Hawaii, in regard to Board OF
Health. Referred to Sanitary Committee.
From Wailuku, Maui, praying that all fisheries
be made free in that district. Referred to Judiciary
Committee.
Z From Eva and Waianae, praying that the election
of the Hon. Mr.. Mahelona, member elect from that
district, be set aside. Referred to Judiciary Com
mittee.
From MakawaO, Maui, praying that sections 1417,
1419, 1920 of the Civil Code be amended. Referred
to Judiciary Committee.
From Wailuku. Maui, praying that the poll tax be
abolished. Referred to Finance Committee.
From Hilo, Hawaii, praying that the portion of
that district known as North Hilo, be made a court
district. Referred to Judiciary Committee.
From Honolulu praying that the election Of Hon.
Mr.. Kamakau. one Of the members elected from this
district, may be set aside. Referred to Judiciary
Committee.
From Honolulu praying that the election Of Hon.
Mr.. Kalaukoa, one of the members elect from this
district. may be set aside. Referred to Judiciary
Committee.
From Molokai and Lanai praying that the salary
Of His Majesty be reduced to S22 500, that Of the
Ministers Sc, 900, and Chamberlain $4,000 for two
years, and that the permanent settlement granted to
H. R. H. Leleiohoku remain as at present.
Hon. Mr.. Aholo moved that this petition be laid
on the table till the consideration of the appropriation
bill. On motion it was carried.
The President then announced the following stand
ing committees.
Foreign Afairs-His Ex. ]. q. Dominis, His Ex.
]. NJ. Kapena, Hon. ] Kabuila, Hon. L. W. P. Ka-
nealii, Hon. Kamauoha,
Finance COMMUNICATION. J. Mott Smith, Hon. P
I~senberg. Hoo. s. Aiwohi, Hon. G.. W. Pilipo, Hon.
E. Z. Lilikalaui.
-Military.-H. R.. II. W. P, Leleiohoku, Hon. 4. S.
CIeghorn, Hon. J. Kauai, Hn. P. I~senberg, Hon. ].
L. Naili.
Public Land and Internal Experimentation.
W. H. Halstead, Hon. S. G. Wilder, Hon. J. /. Dow
sett, Hon. J. ". Gay, Hon! G. W. D. Halemauu.
Sanitary.-Hon. G. Barenaba, Hon. 7. W. Martin,
Hon. ]. P. Parker, Hon A. ?. Kalaukoa, Hon. s.
Aiwohi, J