The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1886-05-05
THE LEGISLATURE.
FIFTH DAY.

The Legislative Assembly met at
10 o'clock.
Secretary Pierce read the minutes
of last meeting, which on motion of
Rep. Kaai were adopted.
PETITIONS.
Rep. Castle presented petition
from residents of Kalihi, Oahu,
praying for an appropriation of
So, 900 for rebuilding and improving
the road at that place, on the east
side of the valley. Referred to
Committee on Public Lands and
Improvements.
Rep. Nahinu-a petition from
South Kona, praying, 1st, that the
tax law be amended; 2nd, that
assessors levy taxes on the sugar
actually manufactured and not on
the cane growing in the field; 3rd,
that the assessors be authorized to
assess any Chinaman found roaming
round without employment. Rep.
Kaai moved that the petition be re-
turned to the member for South
Kona, to draft laws in accordance
with its objects. The motion was
lost and the petition was referred to
Committee on Miscellaneous Peti-
tions.
Rep. Keau-a petition from Mo-
analua, Oahu, that the driving of
cattle on the public highway in that
locality be prohibited. He moved
that it lie on the table till he should
introduce a bill covering the ground.
Carried.
Rep. Nahale-a petition from
North Kona, Hawaii, that an appro-
priation of $4,000 he made for
building a wharf at Kailua. Re-
ferred to Committee on Public
Lands and Internal Improvements.
Rep. Kaai-a petition that the
number of police in the District of
Hama be increased; also one that
the landing of Hamoa be made
public property. Referred to Com
mittee on Public Lands and I'M
provements.
Rep. Paehaole-a petition that
$1,000 be appropriated for building
bridge over the stream of Halawa.
Referred to same committee as last.
Rep. Keau-a petition from Ka-
lihi, that 10000 be appropriated
for improving the road on the east
side of the valley. Referred to same
committee.
Rep. neutrality-suspicious. from
South Kona, that the landing at
Hookena be built during this period ;
that $4,000 be appropriated fol-
landings at Napoopoo and Koopo.
loa; that $4,000 be appropriated
for improving the roads in that dis
trict. Referred to same committee.
Rep. Paehaole-a petition from
Molokai, asking for $4,000 fol
building wharf at Kaunakakai
Referred to same committee.
REPORTS.
Rep. Dole presented the report o
committee to draft an address il
reply to His Maiesty's speech, sub
mitting said address.
Minister Gibson said the addres
was conceived in loyal and homo.
able spirit; therefore he moved it
adoption by the house. Carried.
Rep. Kalua moved that the ad
dress be engrossed. Carried.
NOTICES AND RESOLUTIONS.
Minister Gulick, on behalf of tn
Minister of Finance, asked permis
sion to introduce the Appropriate
Bill.
Rep. Dole seconded the motion.
Rep. Aholo moved suspensio
of rules for the first reading of til
bill by its title. Rep. Castle SEE
onded this motion.
Rep. Dole contended that Mir
lister Gulick's request was a motto
under the rules, and properly SCI
onded by him. 1t was so accepte
by the chair, then put and carried
after which Rep. Aholo's motto
was carried, the bill read by its tit
and distributed to the house in bot
languages.
Following is the recapitulation {
proposed appropriations =
Civil List. 200
Permanent Settlements. ... l,S00 ,
Legislature and Priyy C'ncil 10000
Dept. of Foreign Affairs. POS, 100
Interior Department. ...... 800, $40
Finance Department ....... 300
Dept. of Atty. General. 240,520
Dept. of Judiciary ......... l4G,050
Board of Education. l73,O20
Board of Health 80. ...... 259, 900