Saturday press. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1880-1885, 1882-07-15
FIFTY FOURTH DAY.
TUESDAY, July II, 1882
REPORTS OF STANDING CoNMIETEEs.


Mr.. Bishop. Chairman Of the Committee on
Foreign Affairs to whom referred rttlous from
Nakil"ao and honolulu praying that the Reel
pretty iieaty be renewed, and one from Honolulu.
that Immigration for population suitable To live
with daSaians ana to increase the. nation be ell
C outraged reported rs foilows:- -.- ..
" These petitions no doubt express the wishes Of
the p.uplp of ali parts Of The Kingdom, Tor the evi-
dence ut the dement's derived through the Treaty of
Reciprvcity with the United States apparent
On every hand from tile capital city to the most
remote district, from the palace of the Sovereign
To- ihe cottage of the most humble subject. in the
mprnved cuuvrnieuces for communication ny land
and sea, til. enhanced value vi real estate, III
al br,ches Of trade ana of caanic.,i and utn,r
industries, III tue schools, III the higher wages FL
labor. III the Increased revenue from duties. taxes,
etc, that II would he strange ii renewal of the
Treaty ON It's present terms, or us nearly the same
as possible. were not desired 10y the people gentr
ally and by tue Legislative Assembly.
"Regarding the petition relating to Immigrants,
the Committee wouid express the hope that the
Government will aid III bringing families Of
healthy people of simple and Industrious habits,
who will lie conteuted t. remain in the country to
help form valuable part of the permanent popu-
lttion and help to develop the rich natural
sources of Hawaii neil.
The Committee would recommo nd the Assembly
to lay these several petitions the table for the
use OF the House. Respectfully submitted,
Chns. X. Bishop,
A. =. Cleghorn,
Il. Gardner,
dos. Nawahi
Il. W. Pilpo."
Report and petitions laid on the table tn be con
sidered by the House A motion to let newspaper
reporters TO take copies OF the report was carried
AIR. Widemann, from the Committee ON Finance,
reported On the expenditures during the small pox
epidemic of lSs0sl, and also produced long re-
port by j: 5. Webb who was engaged by The pre-
vious Chairman of the Committee, w. NJ. Gibson,
to mine into accounts Many petty sums We're
not stated in detail, and the report pointed to sew
erai Irregularities such as lack OF vouchers, re-
cepts, etc. Mr.. Gibson moved that the report he
printed 1t could then be considered more intel
lightly. As former Chairman of the Committee,
he made a few remarks. Report received and
ordered printed.
RESOLUTIONS.
| BY. Mr. Pilipo, whereas, it is OF common report
I that the President of the Board Of Health IL IN
/ favor of the discontinuance of the dispensary IN
Maunakea street; and whereas, DR.. Fitch. the
physician at that place, has the confidence of tLt
/ people; and whereas, lie has made numerous cures
! from Hawaii To Kauai; and whereas, attention ha'
been called To the Queens Hospital and directini
people to 20 there; and whereas the report OF the
discharge of DIR. Fitch is confirmed, therefore be Il
resolved, in the name OF the public of Hawaii ant
those who have been cured, that the President oil
the Board Of Health present TO the House, in writ
ing, within three days a statement making known
whether 1t be- true not that they going u
discontinue the dispensary, and il they have conn
dence in DIR. Fitch and propose 10 retain him, etc
MIR. Pipo made extended remarks on the reso
luton, and WAS answered by Mr.. Gibson, wh'
stated that there was not the least foundation fo
the report He said it was necessary to increas
the accomm odations Of the dispensary, and tina
the posters requesting people TO 90 to the Queen
Hospital were posted up on account OF the to'
great rush at the dispensary at present, where tn
Accommodations were insufficient. Mr.. Widemann
Mr.. Aholo and Mr.. Kauhane joined IN the debate
which lasted until after IL o'clock. motion h
lay on table was carried.
House adjourned.
House met at 40 p. IN.
Mr. Bishop read for hrsr time an act relating :
rumors at the keformatory School. Passed
second reading.
Mr.. Gibson gave notice Of his intention 10 intro