The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1886-05-04

Representative kaai rising thres times as though
about 70 speak, but omitted to say anything
Suddenly an idea was advanced by
Representative Brown, who, with an open copy
Of the Rules of the House in his hand, rose to a
point of order in that the business was not pro-
crossing in legal manner, referring to Rule 81
which details that one of the duties of the Judci-
iary COMMITTEES was, ''to examine and report upon
the certificates of election of the members" The
speaker considered that the first business should
be the election of President and other officers
and having them the Assembly could proceed to
further organize. He desired a ruling on his
point by the chair.
Representative Kaulukou agreed with Rep.
Brown, that the House should first elect Presi-
dent.
Honorable j. E. Bush thought the proceedings
50 far were wrong. The mobiles were the only
qualified members of the Assembly then present.
Thought that the Committee on Credentials should
have been appointed from the Mobiles. Consid-
cred that it was not right for the members elect
upon the credentials of members
Representative Kaulukou, resented the state
ment made by the previous speaker; thought the
statement relative to the power of the Mobiles
overdrawn. The Mobiles alone would not consti-
tute the Assembly; if there were not Is Represen-
tatves to sit with the Mobiles, there would not be
o Legislative Assembly. Did not think it courte-
Gus to the Representatives to insinuate that the
| Mobiles alone constituted the Assembly. He agreed
with Rep. Brown in his point of order.
Attorney-General Neumann stated that the u.s.
age IN past Assembly meetings was to first appoint
committee to examine credentials: after they
had reported then the oath was administered.
There might be some inclined 10 dissent from his
| opinion but the speaker was satisfied that the
members were not qualified to act until after they
had taken the oath. Referred to the oath as dis
played in Article A of the Constitution and read
the same. Elections of officers could only take
place properly when the members had qualified.
Representative Kalua thought that 1t was nee
essary that the credentials be examined before
A
| might lay claim to a seat be was not entitled to
and would be enabled to assist in elections without
any real right. The newspapers of course had
stated that he 1.-THE speaker was elected, but the
evidence to satisfy the Assembly was his creden.
tials.
Chairman Rhodes ruled that the point raised by
Rep. Brown was not well taken, the appointment
of a committee on credentials was in accord with
the established custom of the Assembly of the
Islands The report of this committee would be
merely the primd Jdcie view of the truth of the
credentials Of each member. After the Assembly
is organized members will have to present creden-
tials to the Judiciary Committee. This, as far as
he remembered had been the custom at every
session of tire Legislative Assembly.
At ll:2S the Committee on Credentials returned
and Rep. haumamano presented a report signed
by two members of the committee stating that the
| credentials examined we're in proper form. Rep.
Castle although satisfied that the report was cor
rect objected to the form and therefore had re-
fused to sign. On motion of Rep. Kalua the re-
Representative Raai moved that the Chief JUS
tice be informed that the Representatives were
ready to be sworn and request be made for his
attendance. In oonsonance with the motion a
committee of three, consisting of Reps Kaai,
Kaulukou and Brown were appointed and fulfilled
the necessary duties
Chief Justice Judd awaited on the Assembly and
after swearing in the newly appointed Mobiles
Hon. 5. Parker then proceeded to administer the
oath to the Representatives in island order. A
notable event IN connection with the administra-
tion of the oath the use of the Hawaiian lang
uage, whereas, by the statutes the legal language
is English.
Honorable Godfrey Rhodes the Chairman, now
informed the Assembly that nominations for
President we're in order.
Representative Kaai nominated Hon. J. S.
Walker.
Representative Dole nominated Hon Godfrey
Rhodes.
Hon. Godfrey Rhodes in declining the uomina-
tion returned his sincere thanks to the gentlemen
for the honor intended who had, on former occa-
sions, done him the honor of electing him to the
important, honorable and responsible position of
President of this Assembly. He had already filled
the position several times and the present nomi-
nation afforded him extreme qualification, in that
1t showed to him that his course pursued previously
in however, much he had failed had been satisfac-
tory to his friends and the public generally. He
should always remember the present nomination
with the kindest feelings toward the members who
had SO generously supported him; but of. late as
some of them knew. his health had been very poor
and he did not feel equal to the performance of
the duties of the Office. 1t was his Intention, at
an early date, provided he did not become better,
to ask the indulgence of the House to allow him
10 proceed for change of air to q colder climate.
Under those circumstances, although some of the
gentlemen might think him able to perform the
duties, yet in order that there might be no break
in the continuity of the Assembly, he would prefer
TO decline the nomination. With this few remarks
he threw himself on the indulgence of the House
with the most hearty thanks.
Representative Kalua in a few we'll chosen words
nominated Hon. c. II. Bishop.
Representative Kaulukou was of the opinion that
either of the nominees were well qualified to fill
the position of President of the Assembly and
every one being thus agreed he thought that the
members ought to vote for Hon. ]. S. Walker,
(Laughter)
The nominations being closed, the Chair ap-
pointed Reps. Dickey and Baker as tellers, who
after receiving, asserting and counting the votes
reDorted the result as