The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1886-10-15

FRIDAY
THE LEGISLATURE.


The Legislative Assembly, upon meet
ing yesterday, was met by a new Minis
try, with His Excellency 9Ir. Gibson as
Premier. Our Parliamentary report viii
sufficiently explain what took place upon
that occasion. The proceedings were
certainly unique, and novelty compared
with anything that has ever before been
presented TO an intelligent people in the
way OF representative government. How
ever, we presume il was the best that
could be done under the circumstances,
and as Mr. Lilikalani declared that the
Cabinet was the handiwork Of Divine
Providence 1t would be PROCLAMATION on
our part TO cTiticise 1t.
Seriously, the new Cabinet has certain
elements OF strength which, If properly
directed, may prove beneficial to the.
country; and we sincerely hope that
such may be the case. If the statement
Of the Premier is to be accepted literally,
the change has been good one, although
this assurance does not seem to reflect
special credit upon himself, but if il is to
be taken in a Pickwickian sense, as the
public VIII be apt to do from previous
experience, the outlook is not altogether
so consoIatory. However, We honestly
hope for the best. We are prepared 70
give the. Premier credit for good intcn-
tons and accept his declaration regard
ing the Cabinet in good faith, "that
economy and prudence will be guides OF
their Ministerial action, and that their
administration viii be for the dignity of
the Throne and the best welfare Of the
people" II that promise be verified,
good deal should be forgiven, Tor if there
be anything needed at this crisis, it is
economy and prudence as guides OF Min
isterial action.
1t is in favor OF Ministers that they
viii be unfettered by The Legislature.
The Legislative Assem- bly, viii be pro-
rogued on Saturday, and they viii not
therefore be surprised from day to
day by proposals for expenditure Of
public money which no responsible
executive would venture to recon-
mend, but which nevertheless would
probably be approved by the As
sembly. This Is no slight advantage
The new Executive have simply to carry
out the various contracts entered into,
and give effect TO the bills passed during
the session in a faithful and earnest
spirit, as Mr. Gibson has promised to
satisfy the entire country and earn for
themselves an enviable reputation
There Is no impediment in their way,
and we therefore anticipate a record OF a
successful, earnest and economic admin
istration. This is what the country ex-
poets, and it is almost worth a sacrifice
OF principle, if not Of self-respect, to ac-
complish it. To this end, and in this
direction, We promise the new Admins
tration our cordial support
Outside the Ministerial statement the
work done was beneficial. The Currency
bill was passed. This is an important
measure, and viii assuredly prove Of +
great advantage to the business interests .
Of the country. The Brewery bill was
also passed. This is a new and desira-
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The old law permitted beer to be i'm ported .
and consumed, but did not permit it TO I
be brewed IN the country. The Act F.
passed by the Assembly authorizes a /
franchise TO be granted for brewing beer T
upon terms that are fair to the promoters /
and the public. 4 brewery should pro .
vide cheap and wholesome beverage,
suited to the climate, in place Of the
poisonous spirits now generally con
sumed.
Other bills were considered and .
passed, and a committee was appointed .
to wait upon His Majesty the King, and .
inform him that the Legislature was
ready for propagation. When that has
taken place, the country viii have an .
assurance that no other legislative sur /
prise Is in store Tor them.
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