The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1882-06-28
The Tax Bill ON its second reading Sec

The Tax Bill on its second reading. Section a
TO 66 inclusive we're passed.
The bill referring to the collection of taxes and
introduced by Mr. Kauai, was taken up from the
table and considered in connection with the
| Tax Bill. After lengthy discussion it was re.
ferred TO Special Committee consisting of Messrs.
Kauai. Aholo, Pilipo, Keau and the Attorney
General.
After the rising of the committee, Mr.. Keau in
troduced the following resolution: That whereas,
the HaioaiiaJi Ga-ene and RHoko1 had published
insulting remarks in thelrcolumns intimating that
the introducer of this resolution was ht cantk-
date for the Insane Asylum, therefore be il Re-
s0lrcd, That the reporters of said newspapers be
expelled from the House, and all Government
patronage withdrawn from these newspapers
Mr.. Aholo moved the indefinite postponement of
the resolution.
Mr.. Gibson seconded the motion, though he
must say that the Hon. member who introduced
the resolution had great reason of complaint.
The words made use of by the Gazette were i'm
pertinent. The word "wiseacre" for instance, and
similar sneering remarks, reflects on this Assembly
and would lead people to believe that this house
was composed of imbeciles, or that the members
had very imperfect knowledge Of things in
general, and that their action was silly and
unwise. He had been present at the sittings Of
Congress in the United States and also at many
other Assemblies, but he never met an Assembly
that preserved such decorum as this one applause)
He described how be had seen ink-stands flying
about and Gaming administered by one legislator
to another. If such things happened here it
This body ought TO receive praise instead of sneers
and petty insults from newspapers. These news
paper people are only anxious for notoriety; this
House would only help them TO gain that object il
they passed that resolution. He would content
himself with what he had said and support the
indefinite postponement.
Mr.. keau said these reporters had been treated
with respect by this Assembly. They had been
furnished with tables at which they might sit
down and report, and therefore why should be
1.-THE speaker be deemed fit candidate for an in
sane asylum. He had had the honor 10 repre-
sent Honolulu for three sessions and If he voted
against $4,000 for the maintenance Of the Insane
Asylum. Is this House going to permit adventur
ers coming into the House and ridicule them
1.-THE members! To say that we are foolish or in
saneY He was surprised that foreigners should
be allowed to sit in this House and make use Of
such expressions towards the Honorable Repre-
sentatives He considered that these expressions
applied to His Majesty, the Supreme Court and the
Government Of the country generally.
Dr. j. Mott Smith said lie was much interested
in this affair and said they did not stand alone in
the matter of being maligned, criticized, and
rldiculed by newspapers. The word "viseacre'
about which so much had been said, is a very good
word and very complimentary. II meent one
who had pretsntions TO great wisdom. When
commence TO attack newspaper We have very
wide field. When we resent matters of this kind,
II shows there is some truth in the statement
made. Nh. j. Nj. Smith produced paper and read
from it extract wherein it is stated of Mr.. W.
T. Gladstone, that he poses before the world asa
religious and honest, and good man, but be-
lieve that he is one of the most inveterate hum
bugs that ever lived He also produced sketches
of the late Earl of Beaconsfeld and Mr.. Gladstone
which showed both these gentlemen in ridicu-
l0us light they were exhibited to the Hon. gentle
man who introduced the resolution and caused
him 10 smile.
Mr.. Keau quoted from Article 80 of the COnsti-
tuition and pointed out that for the publication Of
false reports Of the proceedings, this Assembly
was authorized to punish the offenders.
Minister of the Interior moved the previous
question. Carried.
The President said the first motion would be on
the indefinite postponemento of this resolution. The
results was as follows: Ayes, His. Ex. W. NJ. Glib
son, 5. X. kaai, L. Preston, Hon. Jno. q. Dominis
j. p. Parker H. Kuihelani, j. Moanuali J. Mott
smith, c. H. Judd, L. X. Lilikalani, F. Pahia, j.
kaluhi, L. Aholo, j. w. Kalua, ]. Gardner J. NJ.
kauvila. J. Kauhane, d. H. Nahinu, S. Aiwohi. J.
n. kaunamano, w. H. Rice, G. B. Palohau, S. K.
Kupihea, total 3; Noes, p. z. Kanoa, H. W. Lahi-
lahi, ]. keau, J. NakookOo, p. Haupu, J. Kauai, ].
Nakaleka, A. Kaukau, total g; total votes cast 81
The House adjourned at $50 p.