The Hawaiian gazette., 1888-06-19

Meetings OF several committees were an
nounced for the afternoon, and at 1:57
the House adjourned to 10 O'Clock Satur-
day morning.
Sixteenth Day.
SATURDAY, June 16.
The House met at 10 o'clock, the Presi-
dent, Hon. s. G. Wilder, in the chair.
Minutes read and confirmed.
PETITIONS.
Noble Waterhouse read a petition for
more light" signed by 81 taxpayers of
Ward 4, Kakaako, praying ~ that an cleo
trio light pole be erected at Kakaako, and
(2) that few carloads of dirt be dumped
at the foot of Punchbowl street, so that
persons going that way can keep their feet
dry. Referred to Minister OF Interior.
Rep. Kamauoha presented petition
from Kona, praying ~ that leper hospi-
tails be erected in the different election dis
tricts of the Kingdom; (2) that all Govern
ment sea-fisheries be free to the public.
Referred to the Committee on Miscella-
neous Subjects.
RESOLUTION.
Rep. Kalaukoa moved that the Secretary
be instructed to pay for newspapers fur
nished to members at the same price as
such papers are supplied to their other
patrons.
Noble Smith stated the terms on which
newspapers are received. An error had
occurred in the price of one OF them, but
was rectifed. so that the hon. member
need agonize no further on that matter.
The resolution was, by leave, Withdrawn.
THE MoLoKAI COMMITTEE.
Minister Thurston said he had heard
outside that the committee appointed to go
to Molokai have arranged to go this even
ing. If such is their intention, he would
suggest that they postpone their visit until
SUPERINTENDENT Myer can be apprised OF
their coming, so that he may be able to
meet them.
Rep. Paehaole said the committee met
soon after their appointment and agreed
to 90 this evening at g O'Clock. He had
written to the Assistant Superintendent at
the settlement and informed him, al
though the time was not then fixed, that
the committee might possibly be along on
Sunday morning. II the House desires II,
the committee will postpone their visit.
Their main object is to examine into the
treatment and care of the lepers. If any
complaints are heard about Mr.. Myer, the
committee will not report until Mr.. Myer
is heard.
Minister Thurston moved that, in the
opinion of the House, the committees
visit to Molokai be postponed until Mr..
Myer can be notified in advance.
Rep. Kamauoha favored the motion OF
the Minister of Interior. According to the
programme laid down, the committee in
tends to go up there and work Sunday.
If they have the violation of the Sabbath
in view, the motion ought to pass.
The motion was adopted.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE.
Rep. F. Brown reported five bills printed.
NEW BILL.
Rem. Rice read, q first time, by title,
bill to repeal an act entitled An Act to
amend section 81 of the Civil Code, APP
proved on the 18th day of July, 1870, and
to exempt passenger steamships from the
liability to carry lepers or others suffering
from any contagious or infectious disease.
ORDER OF THE DAY.
Agents to Take Acknowledgements
Second reading of the bill to amend sec
ton 1858 of the Civil Code, relating to
agents to take acknowledgements, etc.
Minister Thurston moved an amend
ment which was adopted.
A discussion followed on the matter OF
keeping the records of agents referred to
in the bill, in which MOBILES Castle, Smith
and Widemann, Ministers Thurston and
Austin and Rep. C. Brown took part.
Minister Ashford said the amendment
rendered change in the title necessary.
Minister Thurston moved it be referred
to the Judiciary Committee to have the
title rectifed.
Rep. G. Brown moved it be referred to
the Sanitary Committee.
Rep. Kinney moved it be referred to the
Kalawao committee.
Referred to the Judiciary Committee
Military Bilf-Noble Young asked leave
to withdraw a report of the Committee on
Military Affairs as some new facts had
been brought to their notice. stt
Rep. C. Brown directed attention 10
section in the bill providing for the organ
ization of new companies by the military
authorities. The section is contrary to
the terms of Article 26 of the Constitution
which vests the power of organizing mill
tary bodies solely IN the Legislature. This
power the Legislature cannot delegate 10
another. He moved the bill be referred
back to the committee.
The report was withdrawn and the bill
referred back to the committee.
Street Railway-Second reading of the
bill relating to the Honolulu street rail
way. Referred to the Committee on Oahu
Railroad
The PRESIDENT hope they will build
the road.
Attendance at School-Second reading
of the bill: to amend section l of chapter
LXXIX of the Penal Code, and to amend
sections 3 and amended August /. 1873.
Referred to the Committee on Education.
Circuit Judges to Examine for Commit
ment-Second reading of the bill; to con-
fer jurisdiction upon circuit judges to issue
warrants and examine for commitment
persons accused of crime or misdemeanOr.
Laid on the table to await the report of the
Judiciary Commission.
Noble Smith-Life is short; eternity is
approaching; | would like to know If ever
that report is going to get here.
The Presidential is on the way.
Private Ways and Water Rights-Sec-
ond reading of the bill to amend an act
entitled IAN Act TO amend and CONSOLE
date the law relative to the commissioners
of private ways and water rights, being
chapter xxx of the laws of 1886.
Rep. G. Brown moved the bill be taken
up section BY secuon.
Rep. Kalaukoa moved it be referred to
the Judiciary COMMITTEES and, with it, all
petitions on the same subject Carried