The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1894-03-09
CONVENTION,
Continued from page H.
RESOLUTION.

WHEREAS,-It l. desirable to have
labOrers bought into this country
who, after discharging their ubliga-
tons t" their employers, will, with
their families, settle and make coed
citizens; and,
WHEREAS, Many of the Portu-
guese who have formerly been brough.
to this country to reinforce the ranks
of agricultural laborers have settled
down with their families, and proved
to be desirable citizens; therefore,
BE IT RESOLvED,-That the Gov
ernment take immediate steps to as
certain if the Government of Portugal
would favor a further immigration of
laborers and their families into this
country: and, if so, to open negotia-
tions looking toward renewed immi-
grafton at an early date.
E. D. TENNEY.
Honolulu, March S, 1894.
Mr.. Young said that this was an
Opportune time to investigate this
question of Portuguese labor. 1t would
be we'll to test it in a legitimate way,
and the sooner the better. He heart
lily seconded Mr. Tenney's resolution.
Mr.. Emmeluth-Is it necessary to
consider the matter of Portuguese la
hor when we are going to bring in
japanese labor all the time? l would
like to ask if the statement made in
one of the evening papers last even
ing, that II. w. Irwin has gone to
Japan for the purpose of bringing out
japanese, is true.
The ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
for 1000 or 200 Japanese have come in
from plantations and we have sent to
Japan to have them filled.
Mr.. Emmeluth-I am ignorant of
the law on the question, but | am of
the opinion that the Advisory Coun-
Gil should be informed when any Ash
atics are sent for.
President Dole-There is a treaty
between the two Governments, under
which japanese have been coming
here for the last six years. 1t is prob
ably under this treaty that these men
have been sent for.
Mr.. Tenney's resolution was put to
vote and carried.
The bill providing a pension for the
widow of Officer Kauhane passed its
first reading.
The Act amending the Act relating
to the construction of railways Oh
Oahu passed its second reading.
The second reading of the bill rela-
tive to postotfices at Kalaupapa was
deferred.
Second reading of an Act relating
to dangerous persons.
Mr.. Tenney moved the bill be read
section by section.
Mr. MorUap pnoya6 ~ ba ip6afi p;foIp
postponed. 1t was the strongest
measure he had ever seen. The
Attorney-General, with the force of
police under him, should be able to
take care of all doubtful persons.
Mr.. Damon said he differed from his
colleagues on this bill. 1t was not in
the direction Unconstitutional Govern
ment, but against it. The Govern
ment had been in existence over a
year. 1t was stronger than it had
ever been, was gaining in popular
support and its forces were never
stronger. The bill will hurt the credit
of the country.
The Attorney General said the bill
was undoubtedly very radical meas
ure. 1t might be called war measure.
1t was not like the administrative
process of Russia, which permitted
and Punishment to Siberia
trial. This was similar to
legislation in other free countries
Defendant had regular trial, with
appeal TO Supreme Court. His rights
were fully protected. The public had
the right to protect itself against dan
gerous persons when the welfare of
the community required it, even when
no actual crime could be proved. This
was similar in principle to the law
a man TO give bond to keep
the peace. If he does not do it he
must go 70 prison. The government
had no desire to be arbitrary, and so
This bill provided for the regular pro-
less of law. There was nothing new
Or original in the idea of the law, and
in the manner of its execution il was
with great safeguards. 1t
was hoped that there would be no
to put it in operation, but the
line might arise when it would he
very necessary for the protection of
society. The bill might be amen,.eL
f necessary. He moved section DO
now pass.
The motion to indefinitely postpone
was lost.
The Attorney General said if any of |
he members desired further time he |
lad no objection to deferring it a
week.
Mr.. Tenney so moved.
Mr.. Wilder said that he was not |
to support so severe a meas
Ire under the present outlook. We |
lad got along very well fora week. |
t might be necessary to pass it in the
uture. 1t could be quickly done.
lie moved it be laid on the table.
The motion to table was lost and |
was deferred for a week.
Election to the COuncilship vacancy.
Nominees-Chomas Sorenson and
}. B. Smith.
ID. B Smith was elected-14 3.
Mr.. Emmeluth moved a resolution
the Postmaster General to
all for tenders in remaining sur
harged stamps. 1t was as follows:
WHEREAS, -There are still at the
ieneral Postoffice unsold surcharged
lamps of the Provisional Government
nd the new issue of Provisional Gov
stamps is now on sale,
Be it resolved, that the Postmaster