The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1888-07-04

TUESDAY, July 3.
The House met at 10 o'clock, the Presi-
dent, Hon. w. r. Castle, in the chair
Absent: Ministers Thurston and Ashford
Mobiles Wilder, Dowsett, Jaeger, Smith
Wight, Bailey, Richardson, Campbell
Widemann, Makee and Wilcox, Reps.
Dowsett, Kauhi:and Wilcox Minutes read
and confirmed.
PETITIONS.
Rep. Kinney presented petition from
Hamakua for an appropriation of So, 900 for
the improvement of roads and bridges in
that district Referred to Committee on
Public Lands and Internal Improvements.
The same member read petition, signed
by 121 taxpayers and residents of Kalihi-
waena, Honolulu, Q that right of way
be opened at Kalihi, running mauka from
King street along the Eva side of L. A.
Lloyd's premises at Kallhi, (2) that $500 be
set apart to pay for the same. Referred to
Committee on Public Lands and Internal
Improvements.
The same member read petition from
J. w. Hawai-, for 5000, compensation for
lands in Makiki, taken by the Govern
ment Referred to the Judiciary Commit
tee.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES,
Rep. F. Brown reported two bills printed.
Noble Widemann presented report OF
the committee on double taxation on the
petition of Allen IL Robinson for refund OF
taxes. Committee were unable to arrive
at Adhesion i'll the matter.
A discussion followed on the interpreted
ton of the taxation law and the powers of
committees of the House relative to the
extent to which they are authorized TO pro-
ceed in examining persons and demanding
the production of papers, IN which MOBILES
Warehouse and Smith, Ministers Green
and Thurston and Rep. Z. Brown took
part The President ruled the report out
of order, under the rules, there beng no
recommendation in it.
Noble Widenann asked leave to with
draw the report. Granted.
Noble Robinson presented the report OF
the Committee on Commerce on the bill to
regulate Tie manufacture of poi in the city
of Honolulu Committee cOnsidersAthe
manufacture of poi a nuisance and Il me-
mace to the public health. They think 1t Is
time some action is taken in the matter, in
view OF the reports presented to the Legls-
lature OF 1884, 1886 and 1887 bringing it par
ticularly to the notice of that body, by the
Board of Health and its agent, Mr.. John
Brown. Amendments are submitted with
which they recommend that the bill pass.
The report is signed NJ. L. Robinson, Z.
+. Horner, F. Gay, A. P KalaukOa. Laid
on the table to be considered with the
bill.
INVITATION To \ BALL
The President said he had communica-
ton, which was read by the clerk. as fol-
lows:
Mobiles and Representatives, Legislative
Assembly of 1888.
Gentlemen The pleasure of your COM
pany is requested at a ball to be given at
the H. r. Armory, Wednesday evening,
July 4, 1888. THE COMMITTEE.
Dancing 8 30.
QUESTION To MINISTER.
Rep. kamauoha asked the Minister of
Interior what is the intention of the Gov
eminent in regard to the land of w. KaeO
of 600 square feet in Kikihale taken posses
sion of in the line of the streets laid out by
the Government.
Minister ThurstOn said the question as
stated would be impossible to answer as
the locality named comprises about one
fourth of the city. A return was made a
few days ago of the names of all persons
having claims against the Government III
the matter.
RESOLUTION.
Rep. Paehaole moved that the Post
master General furnish, through the Min
lister of Interior, statement of the pay of
mail carriers throughout the kingdom
Rep. G. Brown could not see of what use
such a return would be to the House.
Noble Waterhouse moved it be LAID on
the table. Carried.
CROWN LANDS.
Minister Green presented a statement
showing receipts from Crown Lands for
ten years. Jany. 1879 to 1889. Attached to
this is tabulated return showing in detail |
the names of the respective lands, their
location, to whom leased, date of lease, |
term of years, and annual rental.
The statement of receipts is as follows:
1879. Observation-Disclosures. ,519 50 |
1880 NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 81, 152 95 |
1881 Observation-Disclosures. 30,676 40 |
1882. ................... ....-.. 30498 so |
1888 .............. ............ 81 $40 SO |
1884 . ..............-... ........ 30617 SO |
1885. observation-disclosures. .......... %, $50 80 |
1886. .......... -. ............. 80, 1893 81 |
1887. ....................... Sc, 337 60 |
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