The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1890-09-11
THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY.
Seyenty-ffth DRy.


proved.
Rep. Kanealii under suspension of the
rules presented a petition asking that
certain lands in Kau be cut up and sold
to certain natives in Punaluu, Referred
to the Minister of the Interior.
Noble Walbridge reported for the Ii
quor Committee on the bill having for
its object the prevention of the manu-
facture of liquors without a license
recommending it with certain amend
ments, to the favorable consideration of
the House. Noble Walbridge stated
that the report was signed by four
members and Noble Phillips approved it.
The report was laid on the table to be
considered with the bill.
Minister Peterson reported for the
select committee on pay OF police stating
that the committee believed that the
time had come when the number and
efficiency of the police must be increas-
ed although this will involve much
larger appropriation.
The report was laid on the table to be
considered with the Appropriation Bill.
Rep. Richard stated for the minority
in certain opium matter that he had
not been aware that the majority had
brought report. He would prepare
one Immediately.
Rep Bush asked Minister Spencer
-
from J. w. Kalua rendering his resigna-
ton as member of this Assembly If
the gentleman had left with the inten-
ton of running again the House ought
to know it. The gentleman had init
| mated his intention of not returning
again Some hoped the gentleman
to be held from doing It's duty. The
National Party might lose a member,
but for himself he did not care to have
such supporter as that man who left
his seat in fit of spleen because he had
a quarrel with one member of the House.
Rep. Lucas thought it unnecessary to
bring the matter up now. The member
from Wailuku had gone off in little
heat. He would probably come back
alright.
Minister Spencer stated he received
| the communication referred to and had
handed it to the President.
President Walker stated he would ap-
point Rep. Rosa to the vacancy in the
| Military Committee caused by the resig-
nation of Noble Mccarthy.
Rep. r. w. Wilcox asked the Attor-
ney-General why large number of po-
| licemen were kept at the Police Station
last night during the mass meeting.
Rep. Kahookano read an Act amend
ing the gaming law. The bill was read
a second time by title.
| Rep. kahookano would have moved
reference to the Judiciary Committee
but as that committee was without a
chairman he would move reference to q
select committee of three. Carried.
| Rep. KahookanO resolved that Bill
No. 131 relating to masters and servants
be referred to the committee having sim.
| liar bills under consideration. Adopted
President Walker appointed select
committee on the gaming bill, Kahoo-
kano, Brown, Richard.
Rep. Nawahi moved the resolution
moved by him calling for new election
in Rep. Kalua's place be taken from the
table and considered.
Bep. Brown moved that new election
be proceeded with, as the House had
now been notified of the resignation. A
great deal of pressure had been brought
to bear to induce Rep. Kalua to change
his mind but he had insisted in his
course.
The resolution was taken from the
table and read.
Minister Brown stated section OF the
House rules provided for the matter.
The resignation of Rep. Kalua was
road.
Rep. Brown stated that the election
law provided that the Minister of the
Interior when notified of vacancy shall
proceed to order new election.
Rep. Kapaehaole said that the consti
tuition and laws state what circum
stance created a vacancy. He did no
think that any member in fit of anger
could create vacancy. Section IS o
the election law stated what would
create a vacancy, resignation was
named). He did not think that mem
Der could resign for no cause at all. II
would establish very bad precedent.
member could come down draw his $3.50
and say "there is nothing more in this
for me, / guess I'll resign" For that
reason | doubt the wisdom of adopting
this resolution as it will amount te
accepting the resignation. l therefore
move reference to select committee
which can obtain perhaps the opinion o.
the Supreme Court
Rep. Bush said the member had re-
signed, and this by the wording of the
statute created vacancy. The resolu.
ton should be amended so as to instruct
the President to inform the Minister o.
the Interior of the vacancy. The Min
lister would order new election, if he
knew his duty as he presumed he did.
Noble Isenberg inquired if the House
had not right to refuse the resignation
In that case he would favor refusing In
| all probability he would be reelected
and make great deal of trouble.
Minister Peterson said any member
had right to resign, and it was doubt
full to him whether the House could re-
( fuse to accept the resignation.
| Rep. Kahookano asked if Rep. kalua
were reelected whether he could draw
$3.50 again.
Minister Peterson thought he could.
Rep. Kahookano was glad to hear it as
it would enable members to resign every
week and draw their pay over again. 1t
was very important matter as it would
set very bad precedent. A member
who felt solid with his constituents could
resign as often as he liked. The matter
was important enough to obtain the
| opinion of the Supreme Court upon it.