The Hawaiian gazette., 1882-05-10
SIXTH DAY.

SIXTH DAY.
SATURDAY, MAY 6. 1882.
Minutes were read and confirmed.
Mr.. Aholo moved Il 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 100000 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 to draw on the Treasury for the sum
500 IN order that they might engage the services Of
one or more experts if necessary in the investiga-
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 a time, in order to give
it full justice. There certain matters that re-
qulre the skill of an expert. Here is expenditure
for the New Palaces it may be correct, but it 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, he 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 on his actions except by thorough investiga-
ton Therefore, speaking for himself, he desired
this resolution be adopted.
Mr.. c. Il. Bishop said that the last session was
the first time expert had been engaged TO assist
the Finance Committee. He was employed 20
hasten the business Whether il was the fault Of
the Committee, or the expert he could not tell but
he remembered that the House was kept waiting a
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; but II the resolution should
pass, he hoped the house would not be kept wait
ing for the report.
MIR. Nawahi opposed the resolution. lie was Of
opinion that According to the Constitution, Mem
bers only aro eligible 20 investigate the Govern
men, accounts He Thought the Assembly ought
20 rely on Its own resources,
The motion was put 90 the Assembly and carried.
Mr. Bishop gave notice Of a Sill 90 amend Sec
tons ~ and 20 Of the Civil Code, plating 20
Patents for Inventions
The Judiciary Committee made a report ON the
petition from Molokpi, praying that the election
of McSsrs kupboa and Nalalcka be declared void
The Committee disapprovcd OF the petition, and
the report was adopted
Mg, Kauai introduced a resolution that the sum
OF StAoO be inserted In the Appropriation lal for
a Government building on Kauai, and the said
building 90 bc mon. To Dc considered with the
Appropriation jill,
Br J, Mott smith read cor the ars, time an &C,
90 abolish passports,
Mr. Nawahi moved that this hin be rejected.
DIR, Smith briefly stated why the lsn should re
ccivc the support Of the Assembly, Passports
have been used as marks ot hartariSn, He ~.
planned how they originated IN this country but IN
thoSe DAYS there wcro no Courts and Machinery ~
Government as a. present Tic showed how they
can bc and an psca as persecution IN this counr
try, and he also furnished ample rrasOns why
n ought % he rpnoved
Mr. NavaM opposed the ldll in strong terms,
Mr. Wiaomann said that the law as il now stands
might dctain man in this country until the day
of his death,
Ny, Gibson h6pcd the Assembly would allow this
Hill e. take its course The chief objection % the
passport system is the bad name Il has given 10
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CONSTANTLY SAN the passport system Of Hawaii al.
luded 20, Hawaii is the only Christian civilized
country that main,aina passport.
The Rill passed 10 it's second reading,
Mr. kaUlukou gave notice Of an Act relating %
the oath of allegiance.
Also an Act @ amend Section . Chapter 10 Of
Session Laws of $50,
. Also, Section 8, Chapter ~ of the Penal Code,
ORDER OF ma DAY.
The joint resolution, asking for 1900 for Legs-
latiVe expenses, was read third time and passed.
The House adjourned at noon.
SEVENTH DAY.
MONDAY, MAY sth, 1852.
The minutes of previous day were read and con
hrmed.
PETITIONS.
From Makawao, that the poll taz be reduced to
20 cents.
From Makawao, that the people who have no
children snail pay "a cents only for school tax.
From Hama, that native Hawaiians shall not be
required 10 work on Saturdays.
REPoRTs or COMMITTEES.
Gov. J. o. Dominis reported the bill for $500
for expenses as being signed by His Majesty.
RESOLUTIONS.
Mr.. Kalua read for the first time an 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 18th, 1881.
Carried.
Also that the Minister of the Interior be re
ouested to lay before the House. the lease between
Allen Herbert and the Government, and also be-
tween DIR. McCirew and the Government for the
Hawaiian Hotel; and why the hotel was leased
privately instead of putting the same up to public
auction. Carried.
Mr.. Frank Brown moved that $1,000 be appro-
priated for a Court House at Eva. Laid on the
table.
That the Book of Sanitary Instructions written
by Walter Murray Gibson be used as a common
reading book in schools. Referred TO the Board of
Education.
ORDER OF TIE DAY