The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-02-15
NOW FOR A NEW DEAL.
A PLAN OF PERMANENT GOVERN.
MENT BRoACHED.
Hatch for Minister of Foreign Anairs-
Three Advisory Nominations
Made To-day.

Tenney, Mott, Morgan, Bolte, Emme-
luth.
Mr.. Brown presented a petition from
100 Chinese merchants and Traders,
praying that the Councils refrain from
enacting into law the pending anti
Chinese bill. Referred to the Judiciary
Committee.
Mr.. Smith read the resolutions adopt
ed at the Chinese mass meeting last
evening. These resolutions were in
yellow coverings, bound with red
ribbons. The second set was IN Chinese
and English.
Secretary Rodgers read the resolutions
adopted at the Annexation Club mass
meeting Tuesday evening. The first was
the endorsement of ID. Il. Smith for the
Advisory Council. The second was the
petition for the enlargement o the
Council.
MIR. Smith said that the Cabinet
proposed to make some answer to the
resolution. which he believed intimated
that the Provisional Government was
not favorable to the policy of annex
alton of the islands to the United States.
Both resolutions were placed on file.
a note from the board of officers of
the Annexation Club recommended Mr..
Hatch for the office of Minister of For.
eign Affairs. The Executive Council
has replied that in view Of former cor
respondence, the selection of member
of the Executive Council should not be
interfei ed with by the public
A note from the American League
mentioned the action OF that organiza-
ton in nominating d. b. Smith Tor the
Advisory Council.
The Schuetzen Club, in set OF reso-
lutions which were read by Mr.. Smith,
urges that the Government undertake
public improvements to the end that
loyal citizens now idle may receive en-
ploymcnt. Mr.. Smith said there had
been consideration of this letter in the
way of canvassing on improvements
needed and money available. Resou-
tons referred to the Executive Council.
There was Il big surprise when Mr..
Hatch read the report OF the Judiciary
Committee on the petition for enlarge
ment of the Advisory Council. it was
set forth that even greater numbers
might not give the representation which
seems to be so greatly desired. In view
'of this and perhaps the fact that
more Councilmen elected at a
mass meeting might become unsatis-
factory and the certainty that SEM
blanCe OF perpetuity in Office was danger
Gus, the committee recommends that
there be chosen delegates to sit with
the Councils and prepare a constitution
for permanent form of government.
The report was adopted.
President Dole read Il recommendation
from Colonel Soper that the $50 now
allowed to reserve military captains
should 90 into company funds. This
plan was approved. Another suggestion
is that Il man enlisted in the regulars be
issued $50 worth of clothing, which he
shall pay tor during the first two months
Of his service, then to become the prop
erty Of the man. Approved.
Mr.. Damon presented II bill for an
act fixing the salary OF the deputy as
SCISSOR OF the district at $1,000. He has
been getting under the commission
system $3.50 and 300, while the chief
received $500. The act was referred to
the Judiciary Committee.
a bill offered by Mr.. Hatch fixes ex-
actly the time for the completion of the
Oahu Railway promoted by the Gov
eminent. The law which the new act
amends read from the date of the pas
sage and publication of this act The
new law states the expiration of the
time for completion on Oahu as in 1898
and for the exclusive franchise de-
scribed as 1898. That act was read for
the first time. Mr.. Smith said the sub
stitute made no change in the operation
OF the law.
| This Act was read second time and
passed, approprating $4,000 from the
public treasury for general expenses.
/ The Road Board Act was considered
section by section.
Mr.. Emmeluth objected to the proviso
abolishing the Road Board of the dis
trict. Mr.. Hatch said the local board
was practically unchecked. 1t might
expend the entire allowance in
Il few months and then cease
work for the remainder of the period or
call for more funds. Mr.. Smith said
| that under the provisions OF this act the
one Supervisor OF the Board OF Public
] Works and the Minister OF the Interior
would conduct work and direct eXpendi-
! lures. The section was adopted so as
to do away with the Honolulu Road
! Board.
The salary OF the supervisor for Hon.
olulu was, on motion OF Mr.. Wilder
/
learned that the Road Superintend
per annum. A reconsidera-
ton was had and it was decided tC
leave the salary to be fixed in the ap,
preparation bill. The act was passed a,
amended.
! The Paradise of the Pacific people
by Mr.. Godfrey, ask for Sl32.60 ON ac-
count of expenses incurred in buying
cuts for an edition OF the paper to b,
distributed at the Midwinter Fair. Re
ierred to the Finance Committee, OF
motion OF Mr.. Brown.
President Dole named as the commit
tee to prepare an Act for a constitu
tional convention, Messrs. Hatch, Bolte
Wilder, Mott and W. o. Smith.
Mr.. Smith moved that the Council
proceed to the election of Minister o
Foreign Affairs.
Mr.. Hatch said that he wanted to tel
the councils that he was not
candidate for this place in tn
sense of seeking it. If tn
was elected and installed it must b
with the understanding that he ha
leave to resign when prior private en-
gagements demanded his time. ii
could only accept the Office temporarily
Mr.. Waterhouse nominated Mr.. Hate
for the place. Messrs. Tenney and Water
, house We're appointed tellers and tn
ballot spread. All the ballots We're 70
Mr.. Hatch, and there was applause whe
the result was announced. Messrl
Brown and Ena conducted the ne
Minister to Il seat at the table besid
Messrs. Smith, Damon and King.
| Mr.. Wilder moved that the election
successor to Mr.. Hatch as an Advisor
Councilman, be postponed for week.
Mr.. Emmeluth, ascertaining from Il
) chair that nominations were in orde
: entered Fritz Wilhelm, who vi
\ described as imam who had bee
A earnest in the cause SO long as his heall
permitted"
Nh. Damon named ID. b. Smith as a
active worker for annexation and GOO
Government.