The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1886-09-30

providing that the hOTnes anu aNCoulfV
ments used BY the BODY known as the
I Mounted Police, at that time disbanded,
should be sold for the benefit of the Ha
waiian Government, please state the
number Of horses used by the Mounted
Police at the time they were disbanded,
the number of such horses which have
been disposed Of for the benefit Of the Ha-
waiian Government, and the amount OF
money realized from such sales, and also
the amount Of money realized from the
sale of the said accOutrements or any part
thereof.
His Excellency MI Gibson thought the
question should be addressed to the At
torney General. He had no knowledge OF
the matter in his department.
Mr. Dole said there had been no report
on the matter The Finance Committee
had not reported any realization to the
Assembly.
MOTION TO RECONSIDER
Mr. Brown moved reconsideration Of
the vote by which the bill relating to the
withdrawal of alcohol in certain cases was
carried. Agreed to.
TAX BILL.
Mr. Aholo moved that bill relating to
taxes, introduced by Mr.. Dole, be placed
on the order of the day for Thursday after
the bills for third reading. Agreed to.
TIE SUPREME COURT JUSTICES BILL.
Mr. Kaulukou asked about the bill re
lating to the Justices of the Supreme Court.
Mr.. Brown said the committee were
waiting until Mr.. Richardson's report was
ready, so as to present them together.
Mr.. Hayselden said there seemed to be
a persistent effort to dodge this matter.
Messrs. Brown and Dole have their report
ready. He moved they be requested to
report forthwith. and not wait for Mr..
Richardson.
Mr. Brown said one reason for the de
lay was that they had been trying to per
suade Mr.. Richardson to sign their report
Mr.. Dole said that it was a contrary
fact that he and Mr.. Brown were holding
their report back.
Mr.. Kaulukou moved the committee be
requested to report at once.
Mr.. Brown said if they tried to force
him, he would place every obstacle in the
way.
Mr. Hayselden said Mr.. Richardson
would never sign the report.
ORDER OF THE DAY
Mr. Thurston moved the order of the
day. Agreed to.
Third reading of the Appropriation bill.
Mr. Aholo moved to reconsider the
item, Aid to volunteer military com
panies, $26, 254 "a"
The report of the committee or petitions
presented by the different volunteer com !
panies for new arms, etc, was read.
Mr.. Kaulukou moved to insert i'll the |
Appropriation bill, aid to volunteer mill /
tary companies and the purchase of am |
munition accoutrements, etc, $40, 254 81. " /
Mr.. Dole said he opposed the item. The /
guns III present use were all right; the !
fault lay with those who used them. When /
the soldiers were target firing, it was quite /
safe to hold picnic 200 yards in front of /
them The best way would be to furnish |
them with paper guns. The guns were OF |
modern pattern, and no doubt, if aimed /
right, they would fire right. 1t was absurd |
to have civilians here, who knew nothing |
about military matters, recommending |
guns, etc, because somebody told them to
do so. The troops may be good enough |
to cope with Cinnamon at the Immigrl
ton Depot or to put down a riot, but a
dozen men who could march straight and |
handle weapons would rout the whole
force. He approved of a well drilled body of
troops, and if a good drill master were
placed over the troops to instruct them
and enforce discipline, there
might be some use in it.
Mr.. Thurston said this was a good
chance for a reform Cabinet to make a
stand. The Ministers were somewhat like
the man who went over Niagara Falls in a
barrel. He moved the ayes and noes be
taken.
His Excellency Mr. Gibson said Mr..
ThurstOn had been endeavOring to enter
tam in his usual manner, with some
facetiOus remarks about a reform Cabinet
He did not know what authority he had
for proclaiming this a reform Cabinet.
The late Ministry presented a revised list
Of estimates. The present Cabinet was
not pledged to any platform of reform.
For himself, he did not feel so economical
as he had done. He did not think the
country was going to the dogs. This
economic spirit had been rather set aside
oy honorable members, who had urged
votes something in advance of what the
had asked for. That would show
hey had confidence in the revenue, and
n the Administration. He would have
been glad if some items had been placed at
1 less amount. The Appropriation bill
lad reached So ,S22, $40 So, but of that
amount s! ,2S4 ,695 was provided for by
oan. That would leave to be provided for
oy revenue 50, SIS, PSI IS. With regard to
he provision for volunteer companies, he
had hoped it would have been sufficient at
,26, 254 81, but a committee of the House,
If intelligence, had, upon investigation,
reported that new arms were needed.
They must consider that report. He knew
something of military evolutions, and had
seen magnificent reviews in Paris and also
n England, and he must say that our ma
i've soldiers appear uncommonly well, and
ire praised by foreigners. All that is
is discipline, and this will be
provided for by the bill presented by the
Minister of Foreign Affairs. 1t will make
our forces more efficient. With a small
orce-from three to FIVE hundred men
hey will be able to effect the suppression
If any disturbance that might arise from
of races, or other causes, and
preserve the peace of the country. He
tho Tr,0roaca1 ifay1,