The Hawaiian gazette., 1890-10-28

consistently vote for 1t. Are we here to
act the part of children, or are we men
assembled here for the welfare of our
adopted country, and with many mem
bers of this House their own country ?
This changing OF the Ministry is a retro
grade movement, and sought TO be made
at the wrong time. This Ministry has
only been in Office a little over four
months, and have done some good, if not
all that was expected; give them time to
comprehend their situation as guardians
OF the country's honor and the country's
interests and progress. Mr.. President, l
vote no.
Rep. Richard said it gave him great
pleasure to hear the sentiments OF Noble
Crabhe. 1 endorse them. l am bound
to no party or sect. / am a representa-
tive of the people to further their inter-
ests in this House. l have tried to be
consistent in all measures. The resolu-
ton contains no charge to warrant its
adoption. The matter of labor to-day is
one Of the most serious before the coun-
try 1t is staring US in the face. The
industries of this country are suffering
to-day for labor.
President Walker-There is no charge
against the Ministers in the resolution
touching on this subject.
Rep. Richard With regard TO the
non-removal of Government officers, that
is no reason why we should vote in favor
of the resolution. No business enter
prise improves with frequent change in
its management. The same rule applies
to the Cabinet. l shall, therefore,
oppose the resolution,
Rep. Paehaole said the resolution
makes two charges against the present
Cabinet, first that they have not made
any announcement of policy; secondly,
that they are vacillating and have no de-
cision of character. With regard to the
first charge, resolution was introduced
in the House soon after this Ministry
came in asking them to declare their
policy. The Minister of Finance replied,
if l remember right, that they were in
favor of the independence of the country
being maintained, and would do any
thing to promote the welfare OF the
country. Ileave it to the members OF
the House to say whether they have
stated their policy or not. l am opposed
to the resolution. 1t has been said that
the Cabinet did not help % pass the
Constitutional Convention bill. The
Cabinet cannot pass the Chinese bill
without our help. 1t has not yet come
before the House. The causes OF dissat-
in the resolution have not been
l do not see my way
clear to vote for this resolution.
Minister Brown said that no ministry
ever took Office under so trying and pecu-
liar circumstances as this one did We
came in without representing either
party The vote was a close one, and
perhaps we were not trusted by either
party. But we have done our best, and
have met with considerable obstruction.
With regard to the resolution itself,
there is really nothing in it to answer.
We did announce policy. As to the
charge OF vacillating, my friends say
am a little the other way. As there is
nothing to answer in the resolution.
must answer statements made on the
floor of the House. Rep. Bush accuses
rs of being responsible for a section of a
bill not yet brought before the House.
Rep. Brown has exploded that misstate
ment. Rep. Bush also drew on his fertile
and said that the Cabinet
had sent an agent to China. This is the
first the Cabinet ever heard OF anything
Of this kind 1t is only like his other
We have Chinese restric
ton act. A bill has already passed the
House which opens the door little. At
the time of the vote on this bill, Rep.
Bush found it very convenient to be alb
sent. Rep. r. w. Wilcox voted for the
Dill, so says the record. Rep. Nawahi
SAYS the Ministers say nothing. Perhaps
he hon. member has never heard that
silence is golden" Ii | had talked as
much as the hon member during the
session, L would consider myself a fit can
lidate for the Insane Asylum. The
'evenue will fill the first section OF the
appropriation bill. If the House would
,nly dissolve, business would increase,
md the revenue flow in. Rep. Nawahi
llso accuses us of swelling up the APP
)ropriation bill. The Cabinet has fought
against it; we have only favored in
,reases where very necessary, and then
when recommended after careful consid-
,ration by committee. He said | voted
or the Tahiti subsidy. am opposed to
steamship subsidies on principle, only |
aYOrlng railroads. DeCduSo tIleN are IT,
Another charge is that the J
Ministers were against the constitutional |
bill. They did vote against |
t. and are more entitled to the thanks
# the House than the censure. Now as |
o the continued absence OF the Minis
ers from the House. The Minister OF |
Foreign Affairs and myself have been
pretty regular in our attendance. The |
Minister of the Interior has business that
must be attended to, and which occupies |
lis closest assertion. If he had consulted
lis own convenience, he would have
ooner sat here than so running around
fter the work of the Government. Dur
NC the session there have been two
erms of court, and cases came up requir-
ng the attendance of the Attorney
General.
Rep. Bush-If the Ministers cannot
uide the House, to whom shall we look?
say that the whole Cabinet by their
have created discomfort in the
House. Ii am not mistaken, Along has
OF his commission.
Minister Peterson-I should like to
ay a few words | plead not guilty to
be Indictment. It states two grounds.
no fret ;S tbat the Cabinet has no