The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1882-05-10
STxrH DAY.

SATURDAY, May 6, 1889.
Minutes were read and confirmed.
Mr.. Aholo moved reconsideration of the resolu-
ton regarding the supply of newspapers to the
Representatives. His motion was carried, which
included the Saturday Press and Daily Bulletin.
PETITIONS.
From Makawao, that loan of SlOOOO,OOO be not
authorized by the Assembly.
From Hama, that loan of 100000 be au-
thorized.
RESOLUTIONS.
Mr. Gibson moved that the Finance Committee
be authorized 10 draw on abe Treasury for the sum
$500 in order that they might engage the services of
one or experts, if necessary in the investga-
ton of accounts.
In support Of his resolution, he said that without
the assistance of an expert they would have to
DELAY the report several weeks, and probably with
draw from the House for time, in order to give
it full justice There are certain matters that re-
qure the skill of an expert. Here is expenditure
for the New Palace; IL may be correct nj1t 1t is
very extraordinary He referred to items in the
Board of Health reports, which required looking
into.
The Minister Of the Interior said, on behalf of
the Government. he concurred with the resolution,
and as representing the department of the In
terror, lie was particularly DESTROYS that the most
thorough examination should take place, with ref
erence to that department. The responsibility of
the Minister Is very great and there can be no
check his actions except by thorough investiga-
ton. Therefore, speaking for himself, he desired
this resolution be adopted.
Mr.. c.. II. Bishop said that the last session was
the first time expert had been engaged to assist
the Finance Committee. He was employed to
hasten the business Whether 1t was the fault of
the Committee Or the expert he could not tell, but
he remembered that the House was kept waiting
long time for the report, and the work OF the eX-
pert was incorrect IN many respects. he believed
in thorough investigation, but he doubted the ne
cessity of an expert: lu Ii the resolution should
pass. he hoped the hgaE. uld not be kept wait
ngfor the report.
Mr. Nawahi opposed tie 'alution. He was of
opinion that according to TIE Constitution, Mem
bers only are eligible TO Investigate tie Govern
ment accounts. He thought the Assembly ought
TO rely on its own resource.
The motion was put to the Assembly and carried.
Mr. Bishop gave notice of a Bill to amend Sec
tons 30 and 2j6 of the Civil Code, relating 10
Patents for Inventions.
The judiciary Committee made report on the
petition from Molokai, praying that the election
of Messrs Kupihea and Nalaleka be declared void.
The Committee disapproved of the petition, and
the report was adopted.
Mr.. Kauai introduced a resolution that the sum
Of $1,000 be inserted in the Appropriation Bill for
Government building on Kauai, and the said
building 10 be iron. To be considered with the
Appropriation Bill.
DIR. ], Mott Smith read for the first time an act
to abolish passports.
Mr.. Nawahi moved that this Bill be rejected
DIR. Smith briefly stated why the Bill should re-
oeive the support of the Assembly. Passports
have been used as marks of barbarism He e1-
planned how they originated in this country, but in
those days there were no Courts and Machinery of
Government as at present He showed how they
can be and are used as persecution III this COun'
try, and he also furnished ample reasons why
1t ought to be removed.
Mr.. Nawahi opposed the Bill in strong terms
Mr.. Widemann said that the law as it now stands
might detain man in this country until the day
of his death.
Mr.. Gibson hoped the Assembly would allow this
Bill TO take its course. The chief objection 10 the
passport system is the bad name it has given TO
this country. In glancing over newspapers, he
constantly saw the passport system of Hawaii al
country that maintains passport.
The Bill passed to its second reading.
Mr.. kaulukou gave notice of an Act relating to
the oath of allegiance.
Also, an Act TO amend Section =, Chapter 10 OF
Session Laws of 1850.
Also, Section 3, Chapter p of the Penal Code,
relating to Arson.
ORDER OF THE DAY.
The joint resolution, asking for SIS 600 for Legs
lative expenses, was read a third time and passed.
The House adjourned at noon.
SEVENTH DAY.
MONDAY, May sth. 1852.
The minutes Of previous day were read and con-
fimed.
PETITIONS.
From Makawao, that the poll tax be reduced to
10 cents.
From Makawao, that the people who have no
children shall pay ~ cents only for school tax.
From Hama, that native Hawaiians shall not be
required TO work on Saturdays.
HEPoRrs OF COMMITTEES.
Gov j. o. Dominis reported the bill for SO 900
for expenses as being signed by His Majesty.
RESOLUTIONS,
Mr.. Kalua read for the first time Act relating
to the sale Of Government Lands
Mr.. Kalua moved that the Postmaster General
be requested to furnish further details regarding
expenditures from April, 1880. to July 10th, 1881
Carried.
Also, that the Minister of the Interior be re-
quested to lay before the House. the lease between
Allen Herbert and the Government, and also be
| tween Dr. McGrew and the Government, for the
Hawaiian Hotel; and why the hotel was leased