The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1878-06-19

acter Ihat was the impression reeelseo not ouy Dy
in this Assembly. but by many others, on hrst
reading il. In the statement that positive en-
bezzlement defalcaton can be brought home to
the present any previous administration, there Is
an insinuation Of dishonesty. In the English Ian
guage il is easy 70 call mao honest or honorable 10
such tone and connection as to convey an accusa-
tion of dishonesty dishonor. The Hon member /
for HamaEua seems much pleased to ind that the |
Report of the Experts agrees in so msny particulars
with the Report of the Finance COMMITTEES. 1t would
have been strange indeed had not the two Reports
concurred generally and yet they very different
Regarding the Attorney Generals books. the Com |
mitee Finance say, q the Conn found only
indefinite record ledger, very much inter-
lined and amended" The Experts say, Z" the sys-
ten of accounts in this department is simple but
does not insure accuracy" I" Truly, the Committee
have made a mountain out of mole hill My ex-
perence is that accuracy 10 bookkeeping depends
very much upon who keeps the books In the Interior
Department there seems to be books enough, but
there is something wanting in the system, and the
books have not been kept they should have been
I think the Chief Clerk has had too much to do,
and, until lately, has not bad sufficient help An
i'm nportant part of the duty OF the Finance Com
mittee is, to report upon the revenue aud expendi
lures Of the country to see whether We are run
ming behind not. require any change in taxation
and revenue laws. The Committee report that the
Expenditures during the last biannual period have
heen Sl45 .7S5 Al aSd above actual receipts If
this were true. with all the taxes that have beeI
put on, the country would be in bad way certainly
but the fact is, that the public debt remains about
thek-a as two years sgo-a difference of only $500,
and there is s4l 24l. IS cash in the Treasury
now than there then showing gain of $751;
0l405, after deducting Sl0.227.5O for land sales.
Here is q gross error in important statement Of
49, and not error by the printer either.
Will you adopt such Report? am willing to
for the acceptance of the Report, but not for
| its adoption.
After considerable debate, the Report of the Com
mite of Finance adopted.
On Thursday-In connection with the considera-
ton of the Report of the Committee on the Mist Ex
pedton the passing of resolution appropriating
5000 to be placed at the disposal of His Ex. the
Minister Of the Interior. to fit out the Storm Bird
for q second voyage. under the supervision and con-
troll of the Board of Immigration. One the third
passage of the resolution, Mr.. W. o. Smith said:
| Mr.. Presdent.-Much comment has been made on
the which Captain Mist pursued in carrying
the OBJECT of his mission to the South Seas OBJ
tain Immigrants. And fault has been found with
| him for departing somewhat from the letter Of his
| instructions. Ii to that the result of his
mission and of the course which he pursued, shows
| painly that his judgment was sound. 1t has been
said that he should have accompanied Captain Jack
son the "Storm Bird a and have aided in obtain
| ing the Immigrants. The fact is and it is now ad-
| mtted by all, that Captain Jackson a emi :
nently qualified to undertake the business. He was
well acquainted with all of those Islands, with the
habits and customs of the people; and was man
for, and to care for them the voyage, And what
he has accomplished proves that Captain Mist was
in his estimate of the and in his view of
the best course to pursue. Had Captain Mist gone
with the vessel he probably could have iered
assistance, but would simply have been in the way
on the vessel whose cabin already crowded And
moreover, it would have necessiiated the addtional
expense of his salary tor six months longer at the
rate of $500 Der month. Had Captain Mist adhered
to the letter of his instructions aud ailei in his mis-
sion, would have indeed been disappointed, ,aI d
the cost would have been II dead loss. But by his
departing from that letter and conforming with
spirit he has accomplished successfully what he wa,
cent for. do not wish, Mr.. President. to say that
believe these South Sea Islanders the best class
of people that be brought to these Islands as
labOrers or to add To the population but do thin
that the project Of bringing such people here, which
has been successfully commenced should not now be
abandoned. Let us try the experiment thoroughly.
And let not only be ready ndemn wrong ac.
tons but let recognize all that is deserving oil
| commendation.
After the transaction of business of minor import
anee the Assembly adjourned for the day.
The important measure claiming the attention o
the Assembly ON Friday, the eonsiiera ton. on
second reading. OF the Appropriation Bill which con.
sumed the greater part OF the Jay.
On Saturday, Mr. BichertoH. from the COMMITTEES
of accounts. presented the bill of Mr.. p. Adams,
Ot the Experts appointed to examine the
of the Interior Department and Attorney General
Office amounting TO Sl75 stating that the Committee
could not pass the bill, considering it exorbtant
charge. it being but for one, was reasonable to
expect the other Experts would present bills for like
amounts.
Mr.. W. o. Smith moved the consideration o { the
question be postponed until after the bills Of Expert,
had all been presented, which agreed to. He
also asked that an extension of tive. days time be
granted the Special Committee. whom was referred
the Kerosene Oil matters, to make their report
agreed to. Mr.. Smith offered resolution that the
Assembly authorize the Committee on Accounts Il
employ a reporter for the House, aud remarked tha
his object in offering the resolution to obtain
reliable and full of the proceedings of h,
House than now offered. He said feel much
indignation the OF the proceedings this
House, published in the Commercial A AdUertiser .
this morning, June 10Th. 1t purpOrts to be a brie
aud truthful report of what spired here but il
Is most incorrect and full OF mIsreprese tatuns.
will refer, for lie, 70 the remarks stated hav
been made bysthe Hon Noble Mr.. Castle. ANY on,
who was present when that gentleman spoke at tha
time will perceive at that this report eptirely
msrepresents what he said 1t is II wrong and an in
justice to him. And could refer TO many Othe
parts. of this published rscUrd which all know arr
garbed and incorrect. The reports in neither of thu
papers full and complete as wish they nigh
be and the Daily Record, read to us by the ClerI
the Assembly, is very meagre and barren. 1t con
tains nothing but the mere outline of what has oc
curred. The money which would be required to pay
such reporter, as advocate, would be well spent
There has been much misrepresenta tation that it i
important that true record be kept.
On the motion Of Mr.. Ceghorn, the House pro
ceeded to the Order of the Day. when the considera
tion of an Act concerning and regulating the equity
Jurisdiction of the Supreme and Circuit Courts VA
postponed, owing to the temporary absence of Hi;
Ex. the Attorney General the introducer of the bill
for the present. An Act repeating Sections |, 2, 8
4. and of the Penal Code, was referred to thu
Sanitary Com mi ttee.
Mr. W. o. Smith. under a suspension Of the rules
offered the following resolution, which indeh
nitey postponed
"a Rosolved-That the Committee on Accounts b.
authorized to employ some suitable person to act a
reporter for this Assembly,
An Act amending Act requiring the sale o
Government land at public auction, passed thirt
reading.
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