The Hawaiian gazette., 1886-06-01

late the grades Of the streets and width Of the
sidewalks in the city of Honolulu. Read a second
time and referred to the Fire Limit y Committee.
Representative Baker read for the first time
bill authorizing the keeping Of Government ac-
counts in the Hawaiian and English languages.
To second reading in order.
Representative Nahale offered resolution cali
ing for the opinion verbally or in writing of
the Attorney General In regard to the trial Of Rep
Kekoa at the 2nd Judicial Circuit Court. for NAL
feasance in Office, as tax collector. The introducer
considered that the trial was Illegal as the Const
tuition provided that members of the Legislature
were exempt from arrest during the session.
Interpreter Wilcox stated that there was q diff
ference between the English and Hawaiian ver-
Sims of Article 80 of the Constitution, which
seemed TO have occasioned all the trouble. Tue
Hawaiian version read " the member shall not be
tried for any offense,n while the English read
" they shall not be held to answer for any speech
or debate mado in the Assembly in any other
court or place whatsoever"
The resolution was withdrawn.
The President read to the Assembly commEni-
cation from Governor Dominis inviting the men,
bers to be present at the Barracks 70 witnesg a
drill by the Kings Guard and partake in iHdH.
Representative Kalua read for the first time a
bill to amend Section l0l, Civil Code, authorizing
the Minister of the Inferior to grant licenses to
ferry boats to ply in the harbors of Honolulu,
Lahaina, Hilo and Kahului To 2nd reading in
order.
Representative Dole read for the firsttIme bill
to regulate the immigration of Chinese. 10 sec
ond reading.
Representative Kauai read for the first time a
bill to amend section 81, chapter A, Session
Laws of 1882 relating TO the seizure of sprituous
To second reading.
The Minister of Finance offered the following
resolution: Resolved, that the Hon. L. A. Thurs
ton, member for Molokai and Lanai. has abused
his privileges the floor of this house by grossly
| insulting the Minister of Finance and the othel
Cabinet Ministers, and that it is the sense of this
House that the offending member make an apology
70 this House.
The above resolution was induced by remark
made by Representative Thurston, few days be
fore, on the debate incident TO the bill to regu
late the sale of spirituous liquors" he suggesting
the prohibition of purchase be also made with re
| gard TO =" Ministers Of the Crown"
The Minister of Finance was speaking on the
resolution in Hawaiian, when Representative
| Thurston called him to order far using unparlia
mentary language in calling member liar.
The Minister took his seat, and the Minister Of
| Foreign Affairs was about to speak when Repre-
sentative Thurston called for a ruling on th'
| point raised
Representative Hayselden said he understood
| the words of the Minister to have meant that the
statements made by the Hon. member in the Pres!
were untruthful.
Representative Thurston asked if the statemen
| that he had made lying statements in the paper
was not unparliamentary.
| Representative Kaulrkou thought that when
point was raised, it could be discussed. Therefore
he considered the Minister of Foreign Affairs haC
4 right to speak.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs said be was no
going TO speak on the point of order, but On the
resolution.
Representative Thurston called for the ruling Of
the chair.
The President said that if the Minister of Fl
nance was under the impression that the state
ments in question we're untruthful he was at per
feet liberty to say So II would not be in orde
for the Minister to say that member was liar
The Minister of Finance said the word objected
to was the one commonly used in Hawaiian Il
characterize false statements
| Representative Dole was about to speak, when
| Representative haulukcu moved the resolution
be adopted, and moved the previous question.
| The Minister of Finance seconded the motion.
Representative Thurston said it was indecent Il
move the previous question on such motion a
that.
Representative Kaulukou said that the membe
for Molokai had wasted his opportunity. lnsteat
of speaking to the resolution he had raised poin
of order. Having wasted his opportunity he haI
no one TO blame but himself
Representative Kalua rose, and the President re
minded him that the previous question must b
he only desired to ask if it was competent for
member TO move the previous question along witt
another motion, and the President answered in tn
affirmative. Carried.
Representative Kalua moved that the ayes ant
noes be taken. Carried.
The following is the list of ayes and noes:
Ayes:-The four Ministers, Hons Kaae, kano
and Martin; Reps. Hayselden, Keau, Lilikaani
Baker, Amara, Kauia, Kaulukou, Pahia, Kauna
mano, Nahale, Nahinu, Kekoa, Aholo, Kaukau
Richardson, Kauai and Palohau.-23.
es:-Representatives Kauhane, Kalua, Dicke
and Paehaole.-4.
Representative Wight, Dole and Thurston re
sponded kdHaiRd (doubtful.)
Representative Thurston said, that, as this reso
luton was serious matter and might affect tn
future of the Ministers, he desired time for pro
per wording of his apology.
Representative Richardson thought some tim
should be stated, as the Hon. member might TAX
till after the close of the session.
Representative Aholo said it was no more tha
proper that be should be given tme-perhap
three days. With little time the agitated water
might subside on both side.
Representative Dole moved that the Hon. mem
Der have till Tuesday next. Carried.
Representative Aholo mentioned the invitatio
the house had to attend the drill of the King
Guards, and the time was now up.
The Attorney General gave notice of bills, /, t
prevent collisions at sea. 9, to regulate the shI
ping of seamen. 3 to amend section 81 Civil Codi
relating to license of auctioneers.
Representative Kaunamano gave notice of bill
to require that prisoners work out their term
in the districts where convicted. 2, to regulat
immigration for purposes of repopllation. g. (
regulate the sending of children abroad for edit
ca ton.
Representative Aholo gave notice of bill t
authorize tax assessors TO receive taxes and civ
receipts therefore at the time assessment is mad
The Minister of Finance gave notice of bi
to authorize the payment OF number of bill
contracted bY His Majesty's Chamberlain at cor,
nation, and 2, TO provide for the preservatio
of the archives of the Hawaiian Kingdom.
Representative Kekoa gave notice of a bill I
repeal the law for the mitigation of tho evils ari
ing from prostitution. He asked permission t
read it, but
The Minister of Foreign Affairs said there wa
not quorum present.
The Minister of Finance moved the house &C
iourn till 10 O'Clock tomorrow, which carried, th
Assembly rising at 1915.