The Hawaiian gazette., 1882-05-31

By d. II. Nahinu. from South Kona. that ali
parents sending their children to English schools
he exempt from all personal taxes Referred to
| BY Nakookoo, from Waikiki. that $1,000 be In
serted IN the Appropriation Bill for bridge at
Maikapu- Referred to COMMITTEES on Government
Lands and Internal improvements
BY Palohau, from the districts of Hanalei land
Hawaiian, that the Ten Million Loan be author.
lied Laid on the table 10 come up with Lilika-
LAM rs bill on same subject.
BY kaluhi, from koolauloa, Island of Oahu,
asking that the poll tar be abolished. Laid on
table to be considered with the tax bill presented
by Government.
By Kupihea, from PeIekunu, Molokai, asking
that $500 be appropriated for wharf at Pele-
kunu; 500 for mail carrier to that place from
other parts 5000 for roads and $500 for teacher
of the English language. Referred to Committee
on Miscellaneous Subjects.
By ]. Pahia, from Moanalua PRAYING that the
sum of 5000 be inserted in the Appropriation
Bill for bridge to be built at Moanalua. Re
ferred to Committee on Public Lands and Internal
improvements.
BY Aiwohi. from Kohaia. asking that 5000 be
set aside for roads and bridges in that district
Referred TO Committee on Government Lands and
Internal improvements.
haulukou, as Chairman of the Judiciary Com
mittee asked for more time in which to consider
certain petitions which had been referred TO that
committee. Aholo objected, saving that Stand
ing Committee bad no right to ask any extension
of time. Further time granted.
Hon. Mahoe. read for the first time a bill 10
define the ownership of certain wild fowl, such as
turkeys, pheasants, quails, and domestic fowls.
Passed to second reading
+. Brown. presented q resolution, that the Col
lector of Customs inform the Legislature in
regard to the disposition of large quantity of
liquor recently imported by certain Cinnamon
of the place who had no license to sell liquors
Hon. W. h Rice, gave notice of his intention
to introduce a lien law; also his intention Of
introducing law 10 prohibit the importation and
sale Of intoxicating beverages in this Kingdom
also bill to provide against the introduction Of
contagious diseases through the medium of i'm
ported live stock.
Mr.. Lah;lahi, read for the first time an Act to
repeal Section l. >, and p of Chapter 40 of the
Penal Code relating TO the manufacture and sale
OF spirituous liquors. This bill proposes to allow
the sale of spirits to native Hawaians to allow of
its home Manufacture, and also provides for the
licensing of liquor shops in other districts than
that of Honolulu. The bill contains Is sections
Upon The suggestion of the Attorney General as
TO the manifestly absurd character of the bill.
and upon his exposing some of its more glaring
discrepancies, 1t was returned TO the introducer.
Mr.. Preston thought that to have such a bill
waste of public money.
Hon. G. W. Pilipo presented a resolution that
the Minister of Foreign Affairs be requested TO
state to the Assembly the actual facts in relation
to certain demands said TO have been made by
Great Britain, in consequence of a violation of
treaty stipuatiOns. Mr. Gibson said that with
former administrations he thought that there had
been an unnecessary reticence upon such subjects;
but that 1t was his intention to supply the Legis
lature with such information as would be needful
and instructive Resolution passed.
Mr.. F. Brown read for the first time an Act to
amend Section ., Of Chapter 50 of Penal Code re-
lating to violations of the Sabbath. The amend
ment is intended to remove the restrictions placed
upon amusements and recreations only. Passed
TO second reading.
Mr. Nawahi presented a resolution that the |
Minister of Interior be requested to report the |
amount received from planters for laborers intro
duced for them. Hon H. A. Widemann amended |
that detailed account both of what had been |
expended and what had been passed in, should |
be furnished by the Minister. Passed as amended |
Hon. Geo. Richardson introduced a resolution /
the Minister of Foreign Affairs TO fur
nsh the Assembly with copies of the treaties be- /
tween Great Britain and France. Mr.. Gibson said /
hat those treaties were already printed in the L
Civil Code; but that if members desired, copies /
could be struck of and presented. Some sections |
lGd been altered. but not to any great extent
Hon. G. W. Pilipo INTRODUCED a resolution re
Iuesting the Attorney General to give an opinion
Is to whether or not law of total prohibition if
iassed here, would conflict in any way with treaty
tipulations between this and other powers. Kau-
ukou amended, that the opinion be in writing;
Aholo, that same be printed. Passed as last
.mended.
Kamakele gave notice of bill to repeal Chapter
q of the Penal Code relating to the evils and
diseases arising from prostitution
ORDER OF THE DAY.
Second reading of a bill to amend Section 4S6 of
Iivil Code, reducing school-tax. Laid on table.
Second reading of an Act TO provide for per-
nanent settlement of $1,000 per annum on Hon.
|. Kuihelani. Referred to a select committee con-
isting of the Attorney General, Aholo, Pilpo,
'ahia and A. S. Cleghorn.
The House adjourned until 10 a. m. tomorrow.