The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1896-02-25

loose rock from above the road APP
pears to be no worse on this line than
on other possible lines, and in any
case can be almost wholly prevented.
"The length of road remaining to
be built is II miles as stated, of per
cent, usual width of 20 feet, and In
no case less than II feet. We estimate
the cost of completing the road, in
cluding macadamiZing, at 5000.
'fThere are several steep grades be-
tween Honolulu and the Pail which
can be easily improved. A large
portion of the road is rough and is
kept so by allowing the road to be-
come the bed OF stream during heavy
rains. The cost OF preventing damage
would here be much less than the
cost of repairs, with the further al,
vantage of having u good road at all
times. There. is no special difficulty
in properly draining the road.
Respectfully submitted,
G.. III. KLEUGEL,
G.. v. T.. DOVE,
J. S. EMERSON,
Pail Road Commission"
This report was turned over to the
Printing Committee.
Attorney General Smith reported
| for the commission to revise aud re-
codify the penal laws. Mr.. Smith
read the report of the com missioners
who with the consent of the Execu-
tive had had the report, as made by
Judge Foster, printed in order to place
| it in proper form before the Legisla-
ture. The necessity of revision in
the penal code was pointed out by
| Mr.. Smith. The report was referred
to the Joint Judiciary Com mittee.
Browns Opium Bill.
Senator Brown was on hand with
his opium bill and read il through for
the information of the Senators. The
| bill provides not only for the licensing
| of opium but also the licensing of
opium dens, of which there shall not
be more than four in Honolulu.
Senator Baldwin moved that the
| till be referred to the Printing Com
mittee.
Senator Waterhouse said he could
not let it go to the committee without
protest. He said the majority of
the Senate were present and they
might as well put themselves on rec
ord now as later. Following out this
| idea he moved that the bill be re-
iected. Seconded by Senator Rice.
Mr.. Baldwin said he thought the
bill should meet with the full vote OF
the Senate. He was personally OPP
posed to licensing opium, but 1t was
an important problem and many peo-
pie had changed their opinions in re-
cent years. 1t was difficult ques-
tion to meet. There was undoubt-
edly large amount of opium snug
gled and a full discussion of the bill
could do no harm.
Senator Schmidt seconded Mr..
Baldwin's motion.
Senator Waterhouse called for the
ayes and noes. He said: ave might
as well come to an understanding on
this matter at once"
Senator Wright thought Mr.. Water
house was trying to force matters.
He seconded Mr.. Baldwin's motion.
Senator Brown said he had voted
against opium up to 1890. He found
that the drug was being smuggled
into the country and since that time
he had favored a license. He repre-
sented a constituency and they had
asked him to introduce the measure.
There should be an opportunity for
discussion.
Senator Baldwin said that in max
| ing his motion, he wished it distinct
Iy understood that he did not favor
the bill. There were many Senators
who had not formed an opinion for or
against. 1t is impossible for the Sen
ators to draw opinions from one read
ing. "Senator Waterhouse's mind is
made up. My mind is made up; but
there are those who wish for "A discus
| sion, and am for letting them have
| it,"
Attorney General Smith urged that
Senator Waterhouse withdraw his
motion to reject.
Senator Waterhouse said the ques-
ton could be settled then and there.
The people were becoming agitated
over the subject and there was no
cause for it IA bill of this kind can
be decided here and now"
Senator Hooking thought the ones
who were on the fence should have
an opportunity TO think.
| Senator Schmidt stated that on gen.
eral principles ne opposed licensing
opium, but he wished to have the
matter discussed.
Senator McCandless wanted to
know if Mr.. Waterhouse was afraid
OF his constituents.
mo sir, Mae / am voting for the
best interests of the country" inter
rupted Waterhouse."
Mr.. Northrup said he was against
the bill but hoped for free discus
sion.
The call for the ayes and noes was
lost, Senators Waterhouse, Rice and
Brown being the only ones to vote foI
it. The question before the Senatt
was then Senator Warehouses; mo-
ton to reject. This was lost, Water
house and Rice being the only ones il
favor. All other members voteC
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