The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1892-09-16
THE LEGISLATURE
Eighty Ninth Day.
THURSDAY, Sept 10.

Rep. Ashford wished to rise to
question of privilege. There was an |
article of the Constitution which ex-
empted every member from being |
held accountable for anything said By |
him in the House. He wished to |
complain of an abuse of his privilege, |
which had occurred within fifteen |
minutes passed. While standing at |
the Hawaiian News Co.'s window,
the Marshal G. B. Wilson had APP
preached him, and asked him how
long he proposed 10 keep up the abuse
of him in the Legislature? He
knew that he (WilsOn) was prevented
from doing anything by his official
position, or he would wipe the street
up with him. The Marshal had
shaken his fist in his face, etc, which
he did not enjoy. 1t was not condu
Give to tranquility and peace of mind.
1t was the duty of the House to pro-
tect its members from insult, and
especially when the persons doing the
insulting were high Government Off
Gals. He looked on the matter as an
effort to intimidate him in his course
mouth. He would like to hear from
the Acknowledgement on the subject,
whom he knew too well to suppose he
would cOuntenance any such conduct
on the part of subordinates. 1t was
matter upon which the House
should take action. Just what, he
would leave to the House. The
speaker read the article of the COnsti-
tuition referred to. If high Govern
ment officials were to attempt to bull
doZe and intimidate Legislators, then
there was anarchy here and not gov
eminent. He did not bring this mat
ter in his personal capacity; as to
that he would certainly ask no inter
ference.
Rep. Waipuilani said if the Mar
shall had done anything of the kind
indicated, he should be very severely
dealt with. A resolution should be
introduced, and the Marshal brought
here and tried by this House, and
severely dealt with. The member
should bring in such resolution.
Rep. Ashford did not consider it in
cumbent on him to bring in anything
of the sort. The House could take
what action it saw fit.
Noble Thurston said the statement
Just made affected the dignity of the
House and every member of it, and
he hoped every member, regardless of
party, would support the resolution
which he would offer The resolution
is as follows:
Whereas, Charges have been made that
the Marshal of the Kingdom has made
an attempt to assault and intimidate a
member OF this House contrary to the
provisions OF the Constitution;
RaSolvaI Tbat tho Judiciary lOm T.
tee are hereby instructed 10 investigate
such charge and report 10 this House
what the facts are and what action, II
any, is proper to be taken concerning
such matter.
Rep. r. w. Wilcox moved the adop
ton of the resolution. He was sorry
the name of the Marshal was con
stantly being brought into the HOUSE
in connection with violent, abusive
and ungentlemanly conduct. WheI
man is appointed to high office, h,
should try to conduct himself as
gentleman, even if he is not one, anC
not drag the office down to his level
He did not support the resolution from
any personal motive, but simply
sense of what was due to the House
The Judiciary Committee should in
vestigate the matter. 1t would be
Rep. Bush heartily supported TIL
resolution. This was not the first case
He had heard the same man threate
another member. 1t was not
question of any individual, but of til
House and its liberties. Last night
member was struggled away, and nov
one was attempted to be throttled. III
hoped everyone who had the spirit {
man would support this resolution
If the law were to be taken into pr
vate hands in that way, it might lea
to some one getting hole throug
him.
Rep. Kaunamano-Yo You might g
shot first.
Rep. Bush-If l were like you, tr,
ing to dodge every question, [ woul
get shot first. The speaker was read
to stand for right and liberty, even
he were not muscular Christian.
Rep. Kaunamano contended tn:
the House had nothing to do wit
this matter. 1t did not happen in tt
House The resolution should be i
definitely postponed. The Judicial
Committee consisted of personal en-
mics of the Marshal, and we all kne
how they would report. The membe
of the House had begun the attack
the Marshal. 1t would make any m,
three members did get a pummelil
from the Marshal. 1t would do the
good.
Rep. Ashford-I nominate the no
member to take the pummeling.
Rep. Kaunamano, continuing, 50
not long ago he was Chairman of t
Committee of the Whole, and new
paper said Hawaiian idol wou
make Il better chairman than he. I'll
was an insult to the President,
House and himself, but when he tri
to get the reporter expelled, the Hou
did not support him.
Rep. r. w. Wilcox was sorry I
member from Hamakua should ire
the matter in such frivolous ms
ner.
Rep. Nawahi favored the adopt
of the resolution, but thought t
matter should go to some other co
mittee.
Noble Thurston said the Judicia
Committee contained Noble Peters
and Rep. White, the latter being
kind of brother-in-law to the Marsh
He wished to deny any personal fe
ing against the Marshal. He h
known him from boy and had kt
him in office against almost as stro
an opposition as there was now. i
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