The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1884-05-07
8aluaiialt Gazette.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 7. 1884.
The Hawaiian Legislature
Session 1854.
Fourth Day. April 30th. 1854.


House met at 10 a. m. pursuant 10 adjournment
President in the chair.
After prayer and the reading OF minutes tie foi-
lowing petitions were presented
Representative kaiDakels, Slakawaol u petition
containing l3l signatures praying that the Gov
eminent give 70 native poor people an allotment
to each family of two acres Of Government land.
Laid on table to be considered with bill the
subject.
By same member, petition from his district.
containing l36 signatures, PRAYING his Majesty 20
give from the Crown lands the amount of two
acres TO each poor native family.
Representative Kanealii, (Wailuku) petition
containing 80 SIGNATURES, praying for the erection
of bridge at Waihee, Maui. Referred to Com
mittee on Public Lands, etc.
Representative Gardner, (Hana) petition that
leper hospital be established at Hama. Referred
to Sanitary Committee.
Representative kaulia, (koolaupokoN that i'm
provements be made on the Pail road. Referred
TO Committee on Public Lands, etc.
Representative Kauwila, PUMA that the Gov
eminent establish dispensary in the district Of
Puma. Referred to Sanitary Committee.
Representative Pilipo, IN. Kona) from the print
ing committee presented printed lists of the Stand
ing COMMITTEES and the same were received and
distributed to the members
The Minister of Foreign Affairs as President of
the Board OF Education presented his report for
the past biennial period. Referred to Committee
on Printing.
The following notices of intention, and resolu-
tons, were presented:
Representative Keau (Honolulu) gave notice of
intention to amend Sections 26l, 265 and &c of
the Civil Code, relating to Police.
Also by same member, resolution that the sum
of 5000 be inserted in the Appropriation Bill for
the purpose of the extension of Hotel street across
Maunakea street. Referred to Committee on Pub
Lands, etc,
| Representative Palahou (Hanalei) gave notice
of intention to amend Section l, Chapter of SEES
sion Laws Of 1878 relating to sales and leases Of
Government lands by auction
Representative Hitchcock (Hilo) introduced u
resolution asking for the production by the Secre-
tary of the Assembly of the amounts expended by
the last Legislature for president, secretary and
other officers also for extra clerical services and
engrossinR. Referred to Finance Committee.
Representative Smith (Wailuku) read by per
mission for the first time bill looking to the re-
peal of Chapter &c of the Session Laws of 1882 and
the revival of Sections 9l3 and 922 Civil Code The
| bill provides for the return of the power of APP
| pointing District Judges to the Supreme Court
Judges, as formerly, and not by the Governors. as
| now. Ordered to second reading.
| The same member also read bill looking to
the amendment of Section s, Chapter XXXII Penal
Code, relating to punishment for libel, BY the in
serting of the words "or by in the existing law
| SO as to make the punishment by imprisonment
! "or by" fine. A bill to amend Section of the
Session Laws of 1882, relating to the erection OF
| ire-proot buildings, and a bill relating to the
power Of the Minister of Interior III the granting
| Of charters. All ordered to second reading
The Minister of Finance presented the Appro-
priaton Bill for the biennial period ending March
31st, 1886, and on suspension of the rules the bill
| was read for the,frst time, by title.
| Representative Hitchcock (Hilo) presented a
resolution that all bills on their second reading be
ordered printed. Indefinitely postponed.
Representative Kaunamano (Haniakua) pre-.
sented resolution calling for the Committee ap-
pointed TO codify the laws, to report.
| The Minister Of Finance explained that the
English version of the laws printed and ready
tt1ff hat
duction Of the Hawaiian version. Resolution with
drawn.
Representative Kalua (wailuku) read a pro-
posed amendment to Rule 80 of the Assembly
Rules, relating to the addition of the three follow
ing committees to the list of Standing Committees
viz: Appropriations, Miscellaneous Petitions, anc
| on Engrossing. After short discussion onibeinl
put to vote, the proposed amendment was rejected
At l2:l6 moon the Assembly adjourned until
pm.
| AFTERNOON.
AT 2 p. m. the Assembly reconyened and the re
ception of resolutions etc, the order of bust
ness.
Representative Kamakele (Makawao) gave motto,
of intention TO amend Section 7e0 Civil Code re-
lating to election of Representatives
Representative Keau (Honoluluj presented
resolution calling for the insertion of the sum OF
1880 in the Appropriation Bill for the improve
ment of roads leading from King street to the In.
sane Asylum. LAID on table to be considered will
Appropriation Bill.
Representative Kaulukou, (Honolulu) a resolu
ton asking that $40 COO he inserted in the Appro
priation Bill for expense in extending Schoo
Street to the Insane Asylum.
Representative Lilikilani (Honolulu). Notice
of intention to introduce bill permitting the i'm
portation and sale of opium.
Representative Kaulukou, a resolution that tn,
Appropriation Bill be made the ''Order of thu
Day for Mondays and Wednesdays. Lost.
Representative Lilikilani gave notice of iuterf
ton to introduce bill looking to the continuance
L ReClDrOCifV Il rario6 ,,f
years.
Representative Kaulukou, a resolution that th,
Committee on Printing be instructed to advertis,
for tenders.
Representative Aholo considered the motion un
necessary as there was reason to doubt that tn
Printing Committee would not have the work don,
at the lowest figures.
Representative Kaulukou in support of his reso
luton stated that he deemed the subject of suffi
cient Importance to attract the attention of th,
members. He did not doubt but that the Com
nlttee ON Printing were inclined to have the worl
done at low prices but some of that Committe
might have friends connected with the GAzETT,
and be inclined to favor that establishment: i
| tenders were asked for there would be no caus,
for complaint.
After few remarks from Representatives Ahol,
and Pilipo the resolution was withdrawn.
Representative Lilikilani gave notice of inten
ton TO introduce bill relating to the sale of In
toxicating drinks.
Representative Nawahi (Hilo) introduced reso
luton requesting the Minister of Finance to stat
at what time the silver coins in circulation becam,
Hawaiian currency.
The Minister of Finance stated he would furnish
report on the matter at an early date
Resolution laid on the table until May LIST.
Representative Cecil Brown (Kooauloa) CAV,
notice OF intention to introduce bill relating [,
the registration for identification of all mall
Chinese, resident and the islands.
Representative IIilikilani gave notice of inteu
ton to introduce bill relating to Chinese labor
ers to the effect that at the end of their terms o.
contract they shall either re-engage or be shipped
to China.
The same member gave notice of intention I,
introduce amendment to Article Is of the Consti
tuition to increase the number of judges of tn
Supreme Court to 8.
Representative Smith iWailuku) called the at
tention of the member TO the fact that it was nm
necessary to amend the Constitution, the prone
course being the introduction of bill.
Representative Lilikani Withdrew his notice O.
intention TO amend. :
Representative Kalua at $50 moved an adjourn
ment until 10 a. M, May LIST. Carried.