The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1890-09-05

KEEPS, Brown. Cummings, Marques,
Lucas, K w. Wilcox, Rosa, Bush,
Kauhi, Nawahi, Baker, Kahooksno,
Waipuiloni, Apiki, Paehaole, Kane.
ALI, Kalua HasLead, Kamai, Kuud-
sen, a. $. Wilcox 81.
Noes &C., Mobiles Macfarlanc, Mul-
Ter, j NJ norncr, Marsden, Bald.
win, W. Y Horuor, Walbridge, An
derson, Won Tcmpsky; Rep. A.
Horner--l0.
Rep. Richard gave notice Of bill
TO amend the election law.
Rep. Marques presented the fol-
lowing questions to the Minister of
Foreign Affairs:
"Whereas our Convention with
Japan, under which laborers are now
brought to this country, expires by
limitation on the 26th day of Janu
airy next, 1891, or after six months
notice given for its abrogation;
NV Whereas it is believed by
thoughtful citizens that the proper
ton of japanese lahorers now here
is sufficiently large, and that further
immigration from that source would
allow them TO predominant danger
ousIy in this country;
"Whereas this danger is all the
| greater, on account OF the extreme
sensitiveness of the japanese Gov
ernment, and of the probability of
their shortly renewing the efforts
made by them in the years 1875
and 80, TO induce this Government
to grant to the mass of the igno-
rant japanese laborers now living
on these Islands, voting franchise
and election rights absolutely equal
to those of the native Hawaiians;
Whereas it is absolutely neces-
sary that the planters should be in
formed in due time of the intention
of this Government, so as to be able
to make proper preparations for re-
cruting their laborers;
Therefore l would respectfully
ask His Excellency the Minister of
Foreign Affairs, what is to be the
future policy of the Hawaiian Gov
ernment regarding our relations with
Japan:
"lst. Are the Cabinet in favor of
abrogating or of renewing the con-
ventions of January, 1886, with
Japan?
''2d. Are they in favor of discon-
tinuing or otherwise the japanese
Immigration of laborers?
"3rd. In case the Japanese In
migration be prudently stopped,
from what source do they propose
to recruit the necessary laborers? 7"
Rep. Kalua presented resolution
to request the Minister of the lutte
rior to expend, out of surplus OF
road money due Wailuku District,
amounting to SIP, 900, the amout OF
$4,000 on the following works: bridge
at Paukuhala, breakwater and bridge
at Waikiki, and road up lao Valley
Minister Brown said that The
money belonged to the local roaC
authorities, and they could draw OF
} it any time they liked. The treas
ury only acted as banker in the
case.
Noble Marsden moved to recon
slider the vote OF yesterday on the
petition of l.. A. Thurslon.
Rep. Rosa supported the motor
in view of the resolution of Rep
Brown passed after that vote.
Noble Macfarlane reminded mem
bers that it was distinctly promised
by members of the finance commit
tee, in the debate on the petition
: that full opportunity would b.
/ afforded Mr.. Thurston for hearing
J by that committee. 1t was there
, fore not left question as to giving
) the late Minister hearing, but SOM
, members did not seem to realize tina
, they were voting a censure on tn
: House. He was therefore glad t
+ support the motion.
: Rep. Bush spoke to the sam
Z effect as the preceding speaker.
Noble Mccarthy wished to plac
: on record his reason for voting yes
: terday to lay on the table. He di,
so in accordance with the suggestio
4 made by another member of tn
: committee (Rep. Knudsen) that tn
$ report be deferred so as TO give Mr.
t Thurston ample opportunity @
!. presenting defense. II was viii
4 no intention Of shutting off the lat
Minister that he voted for tablin
9 his petition. He would vote for re
v ceiving his defense in writing an
Q having it printed to lay alongsid
a the finance committees report.
h Noble Widemann said the remark
# of the member from Waialua (ReE
n Rosa) opened wide question. Di
q he mean to say that the committe
!. should have run after everyon
criticised in the report and ask hil
!, for explanations? Mr.. Thursto
had been leader of the Legislator
:, two years, and knew that his pet
- ton was an insult to the House.
. The previous question stoppc
q further discussion and the motto
- carried
a Rep. Brown moved for leave
Il withdraw the petition.
: Noble Macfarlane moved it
laid on the table. Carried.
- Recess from II 40 IN 40