The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1880-05-08

THIRD DAY-May 4th, 1880.
Minutes of the last meeting were read and
confirmed.
PErITIoNs.-Mr Wahine presented a petition
asking that a Hospital be built at Hilo and a
physician appointed for the district. Referred
to Sanitary
Mr.. Keau, on behalf of Chinese residents, pres
ented a petition relating to the granting of
licenses for sale OF opium In Honolulu to Chinese
only. Referred to Judiciary Committee.
Mr.. Nawahi presented a petition praying for
an appropriation Of So 900 for building a market
in the town of Hilo. Also, a petition for cut
ting a canal between Waiolama and Wailoa,
Hilo. Both petitions referred to Committees on
Public Lands and Improvements.
That all ports of entry in the Kingdom be
made free fishing grounds. Referred to Commit
tee on Judiciary.
Mr.. Keau gave notice of his intention to apply
for leave to introduce a bill entitled 80 an act to
repeal Section l, Chapter Il of the Penal Code.
Notices were duly given by various members
to introduce bills entitled 80 An act to amend
Section l, Chapter Al of the Penal Code A
bill for the reconstruction of the Board of Heath.
To develop the resources of the Kingdom. The
authorization of the sale of opium.
The privilege of taking fish outside of Kono-
hiki's, fish to people living on the land.
Member for kau presented a resolution 50 that
the sum of SIS, 900 be appropriated for defray-
ing the expenses of the Legislative Assembly.
Carried.
His Excellency, the Attorney General gave
notice of his intention to apply for leave TO in
troduce u bill entitled An act to amend Section 2
Chapter Al of the Penal Code, (Hawaiian YER
stony as amended by an act approved on the 30th
day of July, 1873, by making the same conform
to the English version. Also, an act to regulate
the sale of AVA. Also an act to further extend
the term of the Commissioner of Boundaries.
Bill read for the first time.
Mr.. Gibson presented a resolution that after
the adjournment of the Assembly to-day it shall
meet again on its next day of assembling at l
O'Clock P. NJ, and shall adopt that time as the
first hour for assembling each day for two weeks
from this day. He stated his reasons for the pro-
posed change, pointing out the press of work at
present in the hands of the various committees,
and more especially with those gentlemen who
formed part OF two or more committees. Carried.
Mr.. Rhodes presented a resolution that the
minutes and documents ON file OF the Sessions of
1876 and 1878 be placed at hand for reference by
members of this Assembly. Carried.
\ bill was read for the first time by the mem
Der for Hamakua, entitled, - An Act to amend
Section l, Chapter. IL of the Penal Code. Refer
ed TO Committee on Revision and Enrolment.
Notice was given of bill relating to the car
riage of Chinese passengers between the Islands,.
MIR. Gibson gave notice of his intention to ask
leave to introduce a bill to provide for the recon-
struction of the Board of immigration.
Mr.. Hoapili Baker gave notice of his intention
to ask leave to introduce a bill to repeal Section
49, of the Civil Code. Also a bill to regulate
road tax and a bill to amend chapter % of ses-
sion laws of 1878.
Mr.. Rhodes presented a resolution that the
Minister of Foreign Relations be requested to
state whether any, and If any what communica-
ton on the subject of Mr.. Carter's mission to
England has been made to the King or His Males