The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1890-09-11

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II would seem to him that a member
could not resign without cause.
Rep. Nawahi opposed running TO the |
Supreme Court on so plain matter.
The previous question was moved and |
carried.
Noble Macfarlane wished TO make a
statement.
The resolution was adopted.
President Walker appointed Rep. ka-
hookano on the Judiciary Committee
and Noble Cornwell on the Constitu-
tional Committee.
Noble Macfarlane regretted that any
personal difference between himself and
the hon. member should have led to
such events. Attempts had been made
by mutual friends to bring about an un-
derstanding, but the propositions made
had been such as he could not honorably
accept. While he did not feel called
upon to make any explanation to the
House, he desired to apologize to the
House for having occasioned so much
trouble. The hon. member had stated
his version of the affair, but he thought
it not competent to himself to make an
explanation OF private matter occurring
outside of the House.
President Walker appointed KEEP.
Lucas on the committee to examine into
damages to the Queens property.
Rep. White read an Act to prohibit
the cutting quarter dollars in two and
utfering them.
The bill was read second time by
title and referred to the Finance Com
mittee.
The House proceeded to the Order OF
the Day, consideration of the Appropria-
ton Bill in Committee Of the Whole.
Rep. Richard in the chair.
Rep. Brown moved the House consider
| all items referred to committees which
have been reported on. Carried.
The first item was road to open Govern
ment lands back of Honolulu, 81 800.
The committee report was read.
| Rep. Brown said the committee had
recommended that nothing be spent un'
til the Minister was satisfied that the
applications would cover the amonni
appropriated.
Rep. Brown moved the item pass, and
that the report be referred to the Min
lister of the Interior for his guidance.
Noble Baldwin said the conditions
| cleaning ont Lantana, etc were al
right; but he had always understood tina
such conditions were not valid in deed
Rep. Brown said any sale made upor
conditions would be good. The property
would be taken subject to those condi
tons, and if they were not fulfilled there
would be ground for re-entry. He
was willing to stake his reputation as {
lawyer upon it.
Rep. Kapaehaole thought they were
to be sold under the Homestead Law.
Rep. Brown-No, at public auction.
Noble Marsden wanted to know
whether the Government would be ikel,
to be reimbursed. He would ask The
Minister of the Interior if there were an,
applications.
Minister Spencer stated that there wer'
none, but he had reasons to believe Their
would be.
Rep. Brown said there was petition
with fifty to seventy-five names from
people who ask for lots.
The petition was read, and the name
of the signers.
Rep. Kapaehaole said the people sai'
they were willing to buy lots for fai
prices. They might not agree with tn
Minister Of the Interior as to the price
In the meantime the item would be il
the Appropriation Bill, and although
would not be spent, it would help to swell
the DILL A good deal been said about tn
not appropriating money unless it is ne
cessary think it had better be deferre'
until next session.
Rep. Brown-The land up there i
useless, and if the road is built there viii
be valuable property, bringing the Gov
eminent a revenue in taxes. l as al
attorney already have authority to pun
chase as much as Is acres at a maximum
of $3.50 per acre. l therefore think thi
item is one which ought to pass, and tn
money will not be spent unless tn
amount is covered.
Noble Widemann said he would NO
object himself to paying $3.50 or $3.50 TO
an acre up there.
Rep Cummings favored the item.
J Noble Widemann said there could b
! no doubt that the argument was pei
fectly sound one, as the Government
would get constant return in taxes, bu
he feared the measure was insufficient
reach the end in view There ought t
be a specific act. The money whic
came in from the sale of land might nc
be applied to the road. An Act woul
make 1t perfectly sure.
The House took recess.