The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1882-03-29

In conformity with a resolution passed by the
Planters Labor and Supply Company on Monday,
IS The Press was admitted
The Secretary read over the proceedings Of
meetings that had taken place during Their alb
sence.
Mr.. : I. Alexander IN tee Chair.
A discussion IN the liquor question was CON
tiuued and an amendment was carried that the
Board Of Trustees be recommended TO Use their
utmost endeavors 70 secure the passage Of a law
totally prohibiting the importation and sale Of all
spirituous or intoxicating liquors except for uedi
cal or machine purposes. And that the Board Of
Trustees be further requested 10 consider what
means are necessary for the better enforcement of
the existing laws against the manufacture Of
liquors. Carried.
A motion recommending the passage of au
identification and registration act was passed
Also, that the Trustees be requested 70 consider
the law regarding taxation with special reference
to the taxing Of growing crops.
That the Trustees BE- recommended to consider
the ACCESSIBILITY Of employing thoroughly cum
petent chemist. TO reside these Islands and do
such chemical work as may be required for the
advantage Of the planter and manufacture. Car
red
The rep1rt of The Committee on ReciuroCitv.
was referred to the Board Of Trustees The re
spec;ive reports On sugar machinery, transDorta
ton and cultivation Of sugar, were read and
{ motion passed that the members Of the company
be requested 10 take an interest in same.
4 motion was passed that the Chairman Of the
Standing Committees be requested to report TO the
Editor OF the IldnteTN MuutNlN. SuCu matter
NAV be desirable for publication.
MoSp.T. March 9Th.
Mr.. Jonathan Austin in the Chair.
The Labor" question was taken up for cpn-
sideration. Remarks were made by Messrs. Bur
chardt Hartwen WetmOre. Anterior, c. F. Hart.
W. n. Castle and II. N. Whitney the subject
OF labor.
motion that the reporters be admitted to the
proceedings Of the Company was carried.
Also. that the planters desire 90 cooperate with
the Government IN the introduction Of Imml-
grants. and that they are ready 10 reimburse the
Government for the introduction OF male labor,
and that women and children ought TO be brought
into the country at the Government expense
motion by Mr.. T. r. Walker was carried, That
It Is most important for the moral welfare Of the
country. that the attention Of His Malestys
Government be directed to quarters from which
immigrants Of both sexes can be obtained. and
that the Board Of Trustees he requested 10 re
port 10 this Company, If possible at the present
meeting, else by means Of the Bi7HfSs journal
as to any difference that may exist between the
Laws Of this country. and the law that would be,
required by the Convention necessary to the intro
ductiun OF East Indian Coolies. and that the Sec
rotary be instructed to convey the sense of this
meeting, a. embodied III the resolution, TO the
l President OF the Board Of Immigration.
A motion was carried. that committee be ap-
pointed to report the live stock Of the country
and the best means Of improving II. ldsSsrs- W
H. Bailey. W. H. Coruvell Z. A. Burchard;, J. \.
| Wright and jas Woods were appointed.
At noon the meeting adjourned and resumed at
, r. NJ
Mr.. c. T. Hart expressed ms views iu favor Of
East Indian Coolies, In which he was supported by
Mr.. I. X. Walker.
In speaking on the question Of the south Sea
Island labor. Mr.. c. F. Hart said be would like 10
to have il on record that be protested against any
more savaCes being brought into the country.
Mr.. Soper supported the recommendation TO
| get labor from the New HebridGs. His experience
/ had been that the partially civilized laborHrs
/ gave all the trouble and not the so-caled savage.
There being no further business a motion to adj
journ the meeting until next October. was put and
/ carried
TuEsEAI. March 18th, 1Sss
A motion vas carried that a pamphlet to be
| called Planters Monthly should bs issued.
/ Messrs. W. o. Smith and ;. B. Dole we're appoint
| ed to take charge Of this publication.
/ Mr.. +. X. Walker moved that The shares OF the
! company be allotted in proportion TO the amount
Of sugar raised by the planter and that no agent
shall be permitted 10 hold more than 10 shsl5z
Tins icing am important question 1t was voted
upon according TO the Bylaws 2'3' ayes. l5-1s5
| noes.
| The rep0yt Of the Committee on Legislation was
] taken up for discussion. resolution passed
that the Board Of Truss7es be entrusted 10 draw
/ up an Act which shall comprehend the objects Of
! the company. Carried.