The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1888-09-04

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ground with unquestioncd evidence
that he was what he represented
himself to be, viz: practical cof-
fee and cinchona planter and culti-
vator, who had been employed as
an expert in other countries in con-
nection with the introduction of
such industries. He proposed to
the Government and his proposition
was accepted, that he should make q
detail examination of the different
districts of the kingdom, and report
upon the suitability of the same for
cinchona and coffee culture; and Mt
the same time to disseminate infor-
nation and stimulate an interest
covering the same.
The question of developing
these industries and the best me-
thods of so doing received much
personal attention on the part of
myself, and was considered num-
Der of times by the Cabinet. With
regard to clnchona, investigation
showed that from several causes the
prices have declined to such figure
that there was little profit. But
with coffee the outlook was entirely
different. Statistics show that the
consumption is increasing faster
than the production, and the price
steadily rising. After much discus
sion of different plans it was decid-
ed with the concurrence of the Cab
met, that a system on the lines of
the bill which has been passed by
the House, would best accomplish
the object, and Mr.. Forsyth was in
formed of the action proposed, and
an outline of the proposed Act was
given to him with the statement that
the Government would introduce a
bill in accordance Herewith. He.
has acted on that information, and
has done his best to create an in
terest in the subject, and as result,
of his efforts, in conjunction with
those of the Government, l am as
sured by those who are willing to
invest their money, that the capital
will be forthcoming to place the
plan proposed by the bill in opera
ton.
AS to what has been accomplished
by engaging Mr.. Forsyth's services,
his report in the Interior report
speaks for itself, and it is saying no
more than the truth to give him the
credit of having overcome the well
nigh universal indifference and op-
position and created the present in
terest in the industry which is felt
in the community.
Had it not been for the efforts of
Mr.. Forsyth, and the interest Great
ed by him, the subject of coffee cul-
tivation would not have been brought
before the House this session. AS Il
result of the action of the House I
hope and expect that under the bill
referred to, thorough and well
equipped coffee plantation will be
inaugurated within the next few
months. l propose to pay for this
service out of any. proper appropria-
ton made by the Legislature, and
shall propose an item for that pur-
pose which by inadvertence has been
omitted from the estimates.
l.. A. THURsToN.
Minister of the Interior.
NEW BILL.
Minister Green read first time a
bill to amend section 2l of the tax
laws of 1882 and 1886. Referred
to Printing Committee.
Noble Robinson-That the bill re-
lating to the sale of malt liquors be
taken from the table and placed on
the regular order. Carried.
Rep. G. Brown moved that bill
No. 135 relating to tax law be
placed in regular order without be-
ing printed. Carried.
ORDER OF THE DAY.
Consideration of bill 121 relating
to the Oahu Steam Railway.
Noble Young moved that the bill
be read through with the amend
ments recommended by the Special
Committee. Carried.
| MlulSIcI lHuISCOn IuOVcu JnaU the
bill with amendments be printed
and distributed to the House. Car
ried.
Consideration of bill 1876 relating
to tax appeal boards.
| Rep. G. Brown moved it be read
section by section. Carried.
Section | as recommended by the
Judiciary Committee, after slight
amendment was passed.
| Section 2 with amended recon-
mended by the same committee was
passed.
Section 8 passed as amended by
the committee and an amendment
by Noble Smith.
The title and enacting clause
passed and the bill passed to en-
grossment to be read third time
on Friday.
Consideration of bill 1872 relating
to the Fire department.
The bill was read by title.
Rep. G. Brown moved the bill be
laid on the table.
Minister Thurston said something
ought to be done for the goodIof the
department.
| The motion IN Law on tho tobIa