The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1880-07-10
THE PACIFIC
Commercial AAbsrtlser.
SATURDAY, JULY 10.
LEGISLATIVE PROCEEDINGS, 1880.
FoRrr-EIouTH D~AT-Friday, July I'd, 1880.

The select committed 10 whom was referred
the bill relating to rewards and informs recon-
mend that the word " revenue - substituted Tor
The word g license" This being a majority re-
port il was laid on the table until the minority
report appears
That when the House adjourns, IL adjourus IN
til Monday the 5th Of July, in order that Satur-
III day NAV be observed Us a holiday IN celebration
FL Of American Independence.
Fl An amendment was introduced that they ad-
iourn until the committee appointed to visit the
III Leper Settlement at MolOkaI and return.
kIr. Rhodes said he was IN favor Of the resolu-
ton as introduced. He thought il would be a
very graceful act. They were not asked to ad-
iourn on the Queens birthday, but they did it.
However he was not in favor Of adjOurning until
the committee returned from AOlOkal. The re-
SOLUTION was carried.
"a The following bill was read for the 6rst time,
entitled . an Act for the relief Of churches"
Sec. l.. It shall not be lawful to impose any
charge, duty, or tax whatever upon any property
or properties belonging to or aPPertainIng to any
church or denomination. This is intended to in
clude silver and golden vessels and jewels Of all
kinds used IN church ceremOnies-lonts, together
with candles and other parsphernalia. Provided
this Act shall not be construed to conflict with
the reciprocity treaty.
Sec. III. The Sisters Of Charity and other per-
sons qualified to take care Of the sick may be re-
quired, on due notification from the President of
the Board OF Health, charitable associations or
physicians Of the hospital to 90 and attend upon
such sick persons when required, without charge.
Upon leave being granted, the Bill was read a
second time by it's title, and referred to the fol-
owing Select Committee Messrs. Hanuna,
Baker, AhoIO, Minister Of Finance, and Kahanu.
Mr.. Hanuua moved the reconsideration of the
resolution 10 visit MOlOkOi.
Mr.. Gibson said that be felt that a visit of the
members Of this House is due to the poor lepers.
Af the visit made during last session, he felt that
it was n comfort that the lepers look forward to.
They certainly ask reasonable things, that can be
considered and acted upon judiciousIy. He felt
keenly for the lepers, and strongly supported
the motion 10 visit MOlOkai.
Mr.. Smith said he thought that this House
should return to a little good sense. Ii was a
happy thing to see so many intelligent Govern
nents trying to make this Government intelligent.
This was a liberal government, and willing TO
spend peoples money. Look at our appropria-
ton bill, was not it enough TO satisfy everybody ?
Il not $S5 900 enough for the lepers7 Will any
gentleman say we have not done enough for
them2 And now. it is asked that a committee Of
thirteen go and visit them. He appreciated the
gentleman who would barrow their feelings with
this sad, sore, and tender subject. IL we cannot
add to their personal comfort, there was no use
in going there. No public benefit had been de-
rived from n visit to KalawaaO. He compared it
as about equivalent to n committee going to the
Insane Asylum and making enquiries from the
inmates as to their welfare and condition. Our
salvation depends upon keeping them there.
There are men abroad who are watching, and
who are wondering If Hawaiians are capable Of
M managing their own 0ualTGf auQ ne dQQeO tnaE n
they are not careful about their affairs he would
be fearful for them.
On the vote being taken there was a tie, which
was decided by the President giving his casting
vote against the expedition.
That 2. 200 be appropriated for the improve
ment Of Eva. No action taken
ORDER OF THE DAY.
The consideration Of the Appropriation Bill.
The first item under consideration was $780,
900 for a marine railway, also the report of Spe-
ciaI Committee on same.
Afeugthy debate took place on this important
subject, similar arguments being adduced by
those in favor Of the scheme as had previously
been set forth on the adoption Of the report.
AFTER n final address by the Minister Of the In
terror the motion was put and carried. The ayes
and noes were taken on the indefinite postpone
ment Of the item, as follows:
ATEs-Mes.rs; Bush Kun4iakea, LiIik.lani. Baker.
hine. Kauaalano, 5 W Kaai. MAhos-11
born. Parker, kuihelsni, Martin, Castle. Rhodes. Smith
PiIipo, O y Wilcox. BeckIey, Kupihea-H-
Marine railway for Honolulu .-----.----..--- 100000.
The next item was for anchors, buoys and
hndiugs. The amount set down was SIS ,0e0.
but on motion was increased to Sl6 900. A
speciaI sum of $4,000 was appropriated for
KahulGI.
Anchors. bugs and ndings----------- $4,000
The House adjourned as $50 p. NJ, until 10
0'clOck on Monday, July 9TH
FoRry-NrSrH DAY-Mcnday, July 5th. 1880.
The minutes of the previous meeting were read
and confirmed, after which, the Minister OF the
Interior moved that the House adjourn. Motion
carried.
Fnr1ErH DAT-Tuesday, July 9th. 1880.
PETITIONS.
That a separate district justice be appointed
for Makawa1. Referred to Committee on Judi
That n royaI patent be granted to a certain p.
Waha. Of Hookena for certain land. Referred to
.SpeciaI Committee Minister Of the Interior,
Nessrs. Ahslo, Hanuna, Kaunamano and o. w.
Kaai.
That mails be opened at HoopuIoa, and a post
Master be appointed for said place Referred to
select Committee Messrs- s. w. Kaai, the
Minister OF the Interior, and q. w. PIlipo-
That $500 be appropriated for repairs OF road
rom MakapaIa to Honokane. Laid on the table.
RESOLUTIONS.
That the Finance Committee be requested to
rpport upon a double tax imposed on Rev 5.
An Act 20 provide for a special license for sale
OF salmon was read q hrst time heierreo 10
Eommittce on Revision
MIR Ahol1 read for first time a bill to promote
be laying Of a submarine telegraph cable to
tbnnect the Hawaiian Islands. with America,
Asia. and the Islands Of Japan.
This bill points out, that
Whereas, on the 18th OF August, 1876, an Act
of Congress OF the United States was passed
rr.ntins the right TO CelsO Caesar Moreno and
3 others 20 construct, lay, land, and maintain a
line of Submarine Cable on the Pacific Coast Of
he United States to connect America ana Asia
BIZ telegraph wires, and
Whereas, the increasing facility OF trade be-
tueen Asia America bears an important relation
A the geographical position Of the Hawaiian ls-
hnds, and
Wbereas. it has become a necessity to join and
onnect our commercial, social, and political re-
n tious with those Of the two continents, the ad-
! antaoes of which will rebound to the benefit OF
liza Hawaiian Islands, therefore,
Be it enacted, &c
Sec. 1. That after the passage OF this Act the
Eoyernment shall in addition to the privileges
kc. provided for in Chapter L OF an Act &c:
srant and pay over to CelsO Caesar Moreno ana
6is associates the sum of 81 600, 900 in gold coin