The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1886-06-02
Afternoon session.

Afternoon Session.
On re-assembling at :35 o'clock, Mr.
KauIukou said that when the House ad-
iOurned at noon the discussion was on
what was called an apology from Mr..
Thurston He moved the House do not ac-
cept 1t and that it he indefinitely postponed
He was sorry Mr.. ThurstOn was not in the
House; he ought 10 have been here as he
knew the matter would come up before the
House directly after recess. The reSolu-
ton was adopted and all that remained for
Mr.. Thurston to do was to comply with its
terms. He agreed with Mr.. Aholo that
the resolution had not been complied with.
He seemed to come here and defy the
House and set aside its authority. cat
this point Mr. ThurstCn took his seat
He alluded this morning to his father
He had no occasion to do So his father Is
at rest. What his father had to do with
this matter he could not see. The son GER
taiuly does not inherit the good qualities
his father possessed. The latter was in
every sense a gentleman. Mr. Thurston
has gone beyond the proper limits. The
remarks he had made cannot be accepted
as an apology by this House. He talks
about his country. but all he does is for
! the benefit OF his own pocket. He had
never done anything for the benefit of a
Hawaiian or a half-white.
His Excellency Mr.. Gibson said he felt it
proper on his part to second the motion
made by Mr. Kaulukou The remarks
made by Mr.. Thurston could not be ac-
cepted as an apology for words uttered in
this Assembly to prejudice, iniure and de
fame a member of this House. The re
marks have been particularized so as to
leave an indelible stain on the member
who is also Minister. 1t is a recognized
principle and rule in every Assembly that
there should be the utmost decorum and
regard for the feelings of the members. He
had heard rumor that Mr.. Thurston
was TO be a denouncer of the Ministers and
to be the one to make the personal attacks.
This really seemed to be plausible. 1t was
only the other day that Mr.. ThurstOn
brought an accusation against him, not
based upon any petition, but actually based
upon street talk The remarks made by
Mr.. Thurston at the time of the discussion
of the bill, when he coupled the Ministers
OF the Crown with habitual drunkards,
were not called for; even if they were,
they should have been avoided. He knew
how he had offended, and ought to have
apologized at once. 1t was easy to let slip
a regrettabIe remark in a hasty speech.
The best of men are liable to hasty utter
ances, but all know how ready the strong,
the brave, the honorable man, is to
apologize for hasty utterance The most
sensible and manly course would have
been for him to apologize. Who has been
called into this discussion? 4 Minister,
an honorable gentleman, one deserving of
some consideration, who has lately suf
ferred heavy grief and has been weighed
down by sorrow, besides being afflicted
with iII-health. Who shall charge upon
him anything defamatory? He regretted
that Mr.. Thurston had not recognized the
fact that his remarks were only appro-
pirate to,the lobby and the streets, and re-
GREETED he had not apologized.
Messrs. Keau, Kaunamano, Dickey,
Paehaole and Kauhane also spoke on the
subject.
His Excellency the Attorney General
moved to amend the motion made by Mr..
Keau to read rs follows; That the state
ment made by Mr.. Thurston is an apology
which the House accepts"
Mr. Dole said it was ratherlate to amend.
The discussion to him appeared ludicrous.
There had been an apology and everyone
knew it. II anyone thinks Mr.. Thurston
should apologize to the Minister of Finance
let him say so; but do not let us act like am
ostrich, which hides its head in the sand.
His Excellency the Attorney General
SAID. he did not feel insultcd at all. The
floor of the House was no place for mem
Der to indulge in personalities. He claimed
the member had not apoIogized.
Mr. Aholo said Mr.. Thurston had shown
no penitence. What he had said does not
comply with the resolution. He felt con
WINGED the member had gone beyond the
bounds. He moved the previous question,
which was carried.
The amendment was then put and lost.
The motion to accept Mr.. Thurston's
statement was then put to the House, the
ayes and noes being called, with the follow
ing result:
Noes-Their Excellencies Gibson, Gulick
Kapena and Neumann, Hons. Kuihelani,
s Parker, Hayselden, Keau, Lilikalani,
Baker, Kauhi, Amara. Kaulia, Kaulukou,
Pahia, Kaunamano, Nahinu, kekoa,
Aholo. kaukau, Kauai and Palohau-22.
Ayes-Hons. c. Brown, Wight, Kau-
hane Castle. Dickey. PaehaoIe and Dole
-.
The President then declared Mr.. Thurs
tons statement was not accepted.
At $50 the House adjourned until 10
o'clock Wednesday morning.