The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1886-05-04
SESSION OF 1885,
Opening of the Leeislaturo of 1856.

SAn11A0AN
Opening Of the Legislature Of 1886.
II. accordance with Royal Proclamation the
Legislature assembly, 1886, was convened IN Alio-
laui Hale at noon on the Both ult. HIS Majesty IN
person opening the proceedings. The audience
h III was amply provided with Recommendations for
iue invited guests and the general public and the
ushers appointed for the occasion fulfilled their
duties SO well that few minutes before the hour
of noon every person was in the place allotted to
them, and every seat occupied. At noon sharp
the boom of cannon and the performance of the
National air by the band gave notice of the ap-
proach of His Majesty and suite 10 the building,
and shortly after preceded by SIX kahih bearers,
their MAiesties entered, accompanied by n. r. h.
Princess Liuokslani, Hon. j. o. Domiuis, Hon.
A. s. CleChOrn. tho Cabinet, the Chief Justice and
members of the Supreme Court, His Majesty
Chamberlain and Vice Chamberlain, Col. Iaukea,
Col. Boyd Col. Macfarlane, MaiorIA. b. Hayley,
Major Rosa and Major Holt.
Their Majesties and Princess Liliuokalaui as
csnded the platform, upon which chairs had been
placed, and seated themselves. The members of
the Cabinet took their seats in the hall facing
those occupied by their Maiesties, behind them
we're placed the members of the House of Mobiles
and still further. back seats for the Representa-
tives. On the right OF the platform chairs had
been placed for the ladies Of the Court and attend
ants, thuse present being Mrs. C. I. Gulick- Mrs
Paul Neumann, Miss Sophie Sheldon. Mrs. Saml
Parker, Mrs. Junius Kaai and Mrs. f. h Dllika-
lani; on the left of the platform were seated bis
W. Merrill and Mrs. Merrill; h. b, Nj. 5. Commis-
sioner, Major j. h. Wodehouse and Mrs. Wode-
house; French Commissioner Mons. Feer and Mrs
Feer; Portuguese Commissioner, Senior 5. DE
Cannavaro Japanese Consul, Taro Ando and Mrs
Ando; L. 5. Consul General, Putnam and Mrs
Putnam His Isordship the Bishop of Homo
| lulu and Mrs. Willis; members of the diplomatic
and consular corps, and captains and ofhcers OF
| II. B. NJ. S. Heroine and Satellite.
His Majesty was attired in the full dress uni
form of colonel of the Household Troops and
wore on his breast few of his many decorations
Her Majesty wore a robe of Royal maroon vel
vet trimmed with real ermine. The front, which
was of white satin, was embroidered in gold with
fern and taro leaves. Ornaments, diamonds.
Her Royal Highness Princess LiliuokalaIl, Heir
| Apparent was attired IN satin dress embroider-
ed in front with gold embroidery, and having
court train of gold brOcade. Ornaments, diamonds.
The proceedings were then opened, by prayer,
in Hawaiian, offered by His Lordship the Bishop
of Honolulu after the conclusion OF which bis
Majesty read the Speech in English and Hawa-
ian the following being the English version:
NoB1E, eGSD REPRESENTATIVES,:
During the interval since the last meeting of
the Legislative Assembly Nv Kingdom has ex-
perienced a period of steady progress notwith-
standing many adverse circumstances. with which.
in common with every civilized country IN the
| world, Hawaii has had to contend. The Nation
has increased IN population IN productive power,
and in general welfare and at the same time en-
Joys as l am well assured, better standing in its
relations to the Great Powers Of the World.
The arrangements entered into for reciprocal
commercial advantages between Hawaii and the
United States of America have been maintained,
to the mutual benefit of the two countries. II will
be the aim of My Government TO continue to
maintain these relations with our great nelghoor.
At the same time, IL is satisfactory to Me to be
able to say that the condition of the country and
Of our growing commercial relations with various
parts of the world are sufficient TO prove that My
Kingdom contains within itself all the elements
and conditions of a steady progress and of in
dependent prosperity.
/ am hap-y TO state TO you that great and
friendly Powers of Europe, coniointly with the
United States of America have evinced sympathy
with the policy of My Government, that HAWAII
should be permitted to exercise an influence in
Polynesia to which she may claim to be entitled
by superior opportunities and position. This in
huenos desire to have exercised in the political
guidance and instruction of sister Polynesian
communities with the view 20 the promotion
in them of civilized forms of Government, and the
securing for them of an assured Independence.
My relations with Ny Great aud Good Friend
the Emperor of Japan continue TO be of the most
friendly character, and My Minister of Foreign
Affairs has concluded the negotiation and ratiica-
ton of Convention Of Immigration with the
Great Empire, which is well calculated to promote
the favorable development of all industrial enter
prises in My Kingdom.
Ny Minister of Finance will lay before you
statement showing that the estimated revenue of
My Kingdom is amply sufficient to meet the cur
rent expenses of My Government. At the same
time there will be presented for your considera-
tion enterprises of an exceptional and important
character, such as immigration and works of in-
ternal improvement which only be properly
carried out by the of the credit of the Nation.
In view of the necessity for these exceptional eI
penditures, and of the charges on the revenue
which they must involve, recommend to you the
consideration OF such measures of supply as Will
render the financial position of the country stable.
The care of the health of Ny people has oc-
cupied very fully the attention of the Authorities
charged with its surveillance. Although the Ma
81, ta
ed with grieyous malady, 1 am happy to give
you the assurance that by improved treatment the
disease is under more assured control.
The cause of education continues to be well
maintained in My Kingdom. and as ] am anxious
that the rising generation of HawaliAns should be
well qualified to take part in the practical busi-
ness of life, recommend that provision should be
made for the establishment of a technical In
stitute.
great disaster has befallen the capital in a fire
of such magnitude, as TO assume the proportions
of a national calamity. Happily however through
the prompt action of NV Government sustained
by My Privy Council of State, and aided 5y the
ever ready benevolence of citizens of Honolulu,
the severity of the misfortune has been greatly
mitiga.ei. j recommend for your early consider
alton for the restoration of the destroyed
portion of the city, in a manner which will be
hereafter recognized converting n national loss
into a national benefit.
1t is a source of satisfaction to Me, that Ocean
Steam Communication under the Hawaiian Flag
has become an established undertaking. Ny
Ministers will recommend for your consideration
measures for the encouragement and expansion of
an enterprise so essential TO the progress and pro-
spCrity of the Kingdom.
Gentlemen, with firm trust in your intelli-
gence and patriotism, recommend TO your careful
consideration and action the measures necessary
for the general welfare of My Kingdom, and /
invoke the guidance and blessing of the Almighty
upon your deliberations.
MOBILES AND REPRESENTATIVES,:
] now declare the Legislature of the Kingdom
Opened.
Having finished the reading Their Maiesties
and party retired, the Band again playing the
National air as the Royal party left the building
the troops, which were lined on either side the
entrance, presenting arms.
LIST DAY. April Goth, 1886
The Session of the Legislative Assembly of
1886, was commenced this morning by Edward A.
Pierce Secretary of the Assembly of 1884 calling
the members to order and stating that the first
business that would occupy their attention would
be the electioniof chairman and that nominations
were in order
Rhodes the President of the Legislative Assem-
bly, of 1884 for the position and the gentleman was
elected by an unanimous vote.
On motion of the Minister of Foreign Affairs
the transaction of further business was postponed
until the next morning at 10 O'Clock to which
time the House adjourned.
SECOND DAY, MAY l, 1856
The members of the Assembly of 1886 met, pur-
suant TO adjournment from the Both ult., at 10
O'Clock this day, Hon. Godfrey Rhodes acting as
chairman, Z. A. Pierce as secretary.
Before proceeding to business, Rev. 5. Waiwai.
ole, at the request of the chairman, delivered a
short prayer in Hawaiian. ] he minutes of the
previous meeting were then read By Secretary
Pierce and approved
Representative Kalua, Lahaina, moved that
committee of three be appointed to examine the
credentials of members This was in accord with
former custom and he judged it to be necessary
before the assembly could proceed to business
Representative Kaulukou, Hio, agreed with the
motion. but considered that the roll should be
called first. Moved the calling of the roll
Representative kRlua, thought that it would be
necessary to prepare a roll before one could be
called. By examinating the credentials material
could be obtained to make a roll call
Representative kRai, Hama, was in favor of the
roll being called first, he supported the motion of
the member from Hilo.
The motion to call the roll was put and carried
and the following Representatives answered to
their names
HAWAII
HIIo, ]. l.. Kaulukou.
HAMAKUA, ]. K Kaunamana.
n. KoNA, ], X. Nahale.
S KoEA, D. II. NAHINU.
MAUI.
LAHAINA, J. W. Kalua.
KASAFALI. j. A. Kaukau.
WAmuKU, w. II. Castle. Geo. L. Richardson
MAKGwAo, G. II. Dickey.
HAMA, 5. W. Kaai.
OAHU.