The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1882-05-13


the continuance OF the laws in force was al
lowing a stain TO remain on our national
character that could easily be efiaced.
Hon. Mr.. Nakaloka moved the indefinite
postponement, aud spoke strongly against
the acceptance Of the Bill.
At y o'clock, on motion OF Hon. Mr.. Ma
wahi, the Committee rose, 20 meet again nj
l o'clock. pm.
AFTERNOON.
At a few minutes past / O'Clock the House
re-assembled, and on motion of Hon. Noble
smith, again resolved themselves into a
Committee Of the Whole for the further
consideration of Section l OF the Bill under
discussion
Hon. Noble Kapena i'm the Chair.
Hon. Mr.. Nawahi made n lengthy argu-
ment against the passage OF the Bill argu-
ing that IL would open wide the door for the
lawful departure of all classes OF debtors
who are now compelled, through the exist
ence of the law, to make effort TO pay their
debts before leaving the country. The ex-
listing laws were intended only 10 affect the
dishonest people, and he advocated their
remaining in force.
Hon. Noble Widemann, was In favor or
the Bill, as il assisted swindlers and other
bad and dishonest people, toleave the coun-
try, and who might If compelled TO remain,
add more crime TO their record.
Hon. Mr.. Kaulukou also spoke against
the passage of the Bill.
Hon. Noble Bishop said he was not ready
10 support Il Din tNnklllE 10 the tlklIt Tt
peal of the existing laws relating To Pass
ports, but considered that an amendment
So that debtors should only be detained long
enough TO allow creditors TO take the mat
ter into the Courts. The Passport law was
a standing order TO Captains of vessels not
TO take people away from this country with
out them, without this law anybody could
leave, and at any time. The law has been
useful in collecting taxes which would 9TH
erwise be hard to obtain.
Hon NJ Chico, ya,J Hlot A. IN gpt~oau.aI
by him in the Legislative Assembly in 1850, he
then being Representative from the district Of
Lahnina, was TO amend the laws relating to
passports, and not as the bill now before the
Assembly, to repeal. lie was sure that all
present had listened with interest to the discuss
sion on the subject, and he considered that the
point which lac most regarded rs affecting our
interests abroad was that relating TO the good
name of the Nation. Although far apart we
were yet closely connected by the medium Of
the press in a common language with our great
neighbours of the continent of America. And
they have been lately engaged in the discussion
OF our labor laws, contract system, etc, and the
chief argument brought against us are the re-
strictve laws in vogue, as represented in our
Passport system. He thought n good name the
most valuable thing a man or nation could have,
and considered that the modification of existing
laws connected with passports would assist in
enabling to maintain our good name abroad.
He had heard considerable discussion regarding
the opportunity that would be given to debtors
90 leave the country. The debtors should not
be ccommodated. He desired to draw the
attention of Hon. members to the fact that
debtors were an important element in all coun-
tries. If Honorable members could ex-
anime closely into the financial condition of
their fellow-citizens they would find that debtors
form a most important element, and constituted
IN fact, n decided majority in our community.
(Laughter.) The discussion on this point brought
30 his mind a story in the Bible, a book which
he was assured Honorable members carefully
perused, relating to the commencement Of the
career OF King David, "a man after Gods own
heart, who initiated n great enterprise with
Divine approval at the cave of Adullam; where
it is said, every one that was in debt, and every
one that was disconnected, gathered themselves
unto him and he became a captain over them"
And thus David was enabled TO accomplish has
important political mission with IA little army Of
debtors, which he certainly could not have done
if a Passport Law had prevailed throughout the
land of Israel.
Hon. Noble Bishop desired to know il these
debtors had to cross any seas.
Hon. Mr.. Gibson replied that he had no doubt
that a good many Of them had to cross the sea
Of Galilee. This sally Of the Hon. member oc-
casioned some laughter, and evidently modified
the asperity of native members in regard TO
the Bill.
The Hon. member then made q motion
that the Committee rise and report pro-
gTess to the House, and recommend that the
Bill be referred to the Judiciary Committee.
Motion lost 20 to 10.
Hon. Mr.. K%aulukou moved that the Bill
be referred to a Select Committee. Lost 20
to Is.
Hon. Mr.. Aholo thought that the matter
vas very important and should not be dis
posed of in n summary manner. He was not
entirely satisfied with the Bill as now pre-
scented, but knew that the opponents to the
Treaty used the Passport system as "a strong
argument TO injure the national name. He
moved hat the Committee rise and report
Carried.
Hon. Noble Kapena reported to the House
the action of the Committee, and by a close
vote, 21 TO 10 the House accepted the report.
At 1915 pm. the House adjourned.