The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1895-08-14

Tecede from its position, and rather
than have no bill at all the House
members of the Joint Conference
Committee had decided to concur
with the Senate members. When in
future persons pointed to old mules
drawing along the tramcars, instead
of the use of electric power, the Sen
ate would be referred to as the respon-
sible body.
Joint resolution from the Senate
regarding telegraph cables was read.
The report of the Senate special
committee, to whom was referred the
joint resolution relating to the con-
firmation of the contract between
the Government and u. S. Spalding
in relation to the laying of a SUBJ
marine cable between these islands
and the North American continent,
recommended that the resolution be
adopted. The committee reported
also that at a meeting of the Chamber
of Commerce held at the rooms of
that body this day, at which they
were present, the action of the Gov
eminent in executing the contract
was endorsed by a large majority of
the members of that organization.
There was doubt on the part of
some of the members whether the
Joint resolution on the telegraph
cable should be adopted. There were
points which needed clearing up.
Rep. Rycroft thought the House
was in duty bound to support the
Executive in the matter. There
were some things which be did not
understand, such as the exclusive
phase, which he did not like, still
his confidence in the Executive was
unlimited. He would vote for the
bill.
Minister Hatch said he did not
wish to see the cable contract rushed
through without due consideration.
The Executive was not in favor of
such action. If there were matters
which needed clearing up, such should
be done. The Executive did not be-
lieve in forcing matters
Rep. Winston interposed the ques-
ton, "Would it not be well to put off
consideration some six months?
"If we are to have a cable, we
want it as soon as we can get it,"
said Minister Hatch. The United
States has three propositions to con-
slider: 1st.-Tne laying of an exclus-
the United States. 2d.-The question
of granting consent to the British
Government to lay cable to Neckar
Island and thence to these islands.
3d.-The laying of cable by priv
ate corporation, such as that proposed
by Col. u. S. Spalding. II the first
two should be dropped, the only pos
sible proposition left would be the
third, namely the laying of cable
by private corporation. The whole
matter was subject to the approval of
was favored by the United States
work would be begun Immediately.
"Was not $500, 600 voted by the U.
S. toward the laying Of telegraph
cable, and was not the matter defeated
by the recognized personal hostility of
President Cleveland toward this coun.
try" asked Rep. Winston.
Minister Smith said the matter had
been defeated on account of $500, 900
being inadequate for the laying of
cable, and some other reasons.
Minister Hatch was sorry such a
discussion had arisen and remarks
made about the head of a friendly ma
ton. The measure was defeated on
account of the exclusive Government
control feature.
Rep. Bond said there was a feeling
among members that twenty years
was TOO long q time for an exclusive
franchise. There were some measures
in which points had to be conceded by
both sides. Every one was tired of
cable talk. Here was something tang
ible-a good foundation. Confidence
must be placed in those who had in
quired into the matter.
Minister Smith thought there was
bound TO be doubt on matter such as
that before the House. With next
year would come the presidential cleo
ton, when the people of the United
States would be engrossed with local
affairs. 1t would not be well to pre-
sent for their consideration at that
time the proposed cable scheme. If a
cable was the desire of the people of
then a definite foundation
upon which to work should be pre-
Spalding was such a foundation.
Rep. Robertson wanted to know if q
correct version of the cable contract
had been published in the newspapers.
None of the members were fully &C
quainted with it. He moved il to be
referred to the Printing Committee.
Minister Damon seconded the mo-
ton of Rep. Robertson. The matter
should be carefully considered on ac-
count of its importance. The minis
ter referred to the Presidents message
and the courage shown in inserting
the cable matter. People had laughed
jeered at il. Now q man had been |
sent right to the doors of Hawaii to |
help her along with the cable scheme. |
itself seemed to be helping |
Everything the Republic |
wants it has to work for.
Rep. Rycroft saw no need of delay |
ing the matter. There was no use in |
printing the contract. Some of the |
members wanted to go home soon. |
He intended to leave Friday. If the |
session was prolonged no members |
could again be obtained from the |
country districts. He had his bust |
ness to attend to. The member from |
Honolulu attended to his business |
every day. He hadn't seen him in |
the House for a great many days.
Rep. Winston did not think any |
of the House could speak in |
diligently on the contract.
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