The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1886-05-01

merely on Jne pflma laCle view OF
the truth of the credentials of each
After the Assembly is
organized each member will have to
present his credentials to the Judi
ciary Committee. This, as far as
he remembered, had been the GUS
tom at every session of the Legisla-
tive Assembly since he entered it.
Mr.. Kaunamano presented the re-
port of the committee, which was
favorable to all the members con
cerned.
Mr.. Kaai moved a committee be |
appointed to wait on the Chief JUS
tce and request him to attend the
Assembly and administer the oath to
new members. The motion carried.
and the mover, with Messrs. Kaulu-
kou and G. Brown, were appointed
such committee.
His Honor A. +. Judd, Chief JUS
tice Of the Kingdom, accordingly at
tended in his robes of office, and adj
ministercd the oath to Mr.. Samuel
Parker. noble, and all the represcn-
tatiycs present.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS.
Mr.. kaai then nominated Hon. j.
:. Walker, Noble, TO the position of
President.
Mr.. Dole nominated Hon. Godfrey
Rhodes, Noble.
Mr.. Rhodes returned his thanks
to the gentlemen who had, on
former occasions, done him the
honor of clecting him TO the impor-
tant, honorable and responsible
position of President of this Assem-
bly,. lie had already filled the place
several times, and the present nomi-
nation afforded him greater gratiii-
cation, in that it proclaimed to him
that his course previously, in how
ever much he had failed, had been
satisfactory to his friends and the
public generally. lie should always
remember the present nomination
with the kindest feelings toward the
members who had so generously
supported him; but, rs some of
them knew. his health had not been
good and he did not feel equal to
the responsibilities of the Office. In
deed. 1t was his intention. at no dis
tant day, provided he did not be-
come better. to ask the indulgence
of the house to allow him to proceed
for Il change of air to colder
climate. Under those circumstances,
although some gentlemen might
think him able to perform the duties,
yet, in order that there might be nc
break in the continuity of the AS
senbly, he would prefer to decline
the nomination. With these few re-
marks he threw himself on the in
diligence of the house with the mos
hearty thanks.
Mr.. Kalua nominated Hon. {. II
Bishop, Noble. who had been ;
member of the Assembly for a grea
many years.
Mr.. Kaulukou said both member
were equally fitted for the position
therefore he hoped the member
would vote for Mr.. Walker.
Messrs. Dickey and Baker wer
appointed tellers, and ballot beinl
taken resulted as follows: Vote
cast 80: Walker, %; Bishop, lG
Rhodes,l
Mr.. Walker was accordingly dc
cared elected and, taking tn
chair, said: Mobiles and Represents
+ tives: am not insensible of tn
| honor that you have been please
to confer upon me, neither am
{ unmindful of the duties and respol
sibilties. Looking back to the pas
= session many of you who were hel
will remember that the chair ha
been filled by gentleman of gre;
: ability and large parliamentary e,
q perience which | cannot claim.
am prompted to remind you that I'll
!. President is simply the presidin
g officer to be governed by the rule
>. precedent and practice, and witho'
4 your aid and support will not |
l. able to carry on the business of I'll
session in satisfactory mannc
!, Craving your indulgence for N
d many shortcomings, n nd promisil
Is You that shall discharge Il
duties of the position to the best
,e my ability, let me thank you for Il
n honor that you have been pleased
If confer on me.
% Mr. S. Kaai, of Hama, nominate
" Mr.. l.. Aholo for Nice-President.
e. Mr.. Kalua, of Lahaina, said NJ
,t Aholo was not there, and so far
% the Assembly knew he was not
10 member. He moved the electi
N be postponed till all the membe
were present.
,c Mr.. Dole said the house was {
ganizing without rules, and NOV
Il, the abortion of the rules of last S,