The Hawaiian gazette., 1898-05-06

upon investigation it was found that
the rations furnished the members of
the settlement were ample. In con-
clusion the committee said that they
deeply appreciated the work of the
noble Sisters and Brothers there re-
siding for their help and assistance
in rendering comfort to the suffering
and afflicted in that distressed colony.
| The report was received by the Sen
ate.
The light wine and beer license bill
came up on third reading. Senator
! Baldwin's motion to indefinitely post
pone was lost, as was also his motion
to amend to require the approval of
the Executive Council before the
granting of license and to strike out
the requisition for the endorsement of
a majority of the electors. The bill
then passed third reading by a vote of
8 to 5.
The House bill requiring notice of
an increase in the assessment on prop
erty passed third reading.
1t was announced that the Presi-
dent had signed the bill providing for
the temporary appointment of a Cir
cult Judge, the bill approving the
compilation of the Penal Laws.
Minister Cooper gave notice of his
intention to introduce bill amending
the law relating to Chinese immigra-
ton.
The answer of Minister Cooper to
the questions presented by Senator
Kepoikai relative to the wharf at Ka-
hului were read and received.
The House bill regulating the duty
on sake to go cents passed third read
ing by vote of 8 to 5.
The bill allowing the withdrawal
free of duty of alcohol from the Gus
toms House by the Queens Hospital
passed third reading.
AT 11:45, the Senate adjourned to
1:30 o'clock
At the afternoon session, the land
act prepared by the President was TAX
en- up and passed with the exception
of Section 2, stricken out This sec
ton permitted the Executive Council
to eXpend proceeds from sale of public
lands for the purchase of other lands
for public purposes The opposition
to this provision was on the belief
that it placed too much authority in
the hands of the Executive Third
reading of the bill was set for Friday
The Senate laid on the table the bill
to allow leaseholders of the Kapiolani
park lots to purchase their lease holds,
and the bill providing for the reversion
of the lots to the Government at the
expiration of the terms of the leases.
1t was only after considerable discus
sion that action was taken. Senator
MeCandless thinks the leaseholders
have soft snap" and said so very
plainly. He argued that the beach
lots are absolutely necessary for the
health of the poor people of the city,
that those particular Totes are practi-
cally the only ones left to the Gov
eminent for such purposes. He feared
that the leaseholders have a desire to
obtain possession of the lots by hook
or crook and that unless the Legisla-
ture took definite action they would
pass out of the control of the Govern
ment.
The Senator stated that even though
the Government still held the right
for free passage along the beach for
the public, the leaseholders were not
disposed to permit such passage and
made disagreeable remarks about peo-
pie who went along.
Senator Brown explained the condi-
lions of the leases and the understand
ing with the park association when
they were first obtained. He stated
that in many instances the leases had
cost the holders several thousand dol
lars, that in addition to the rent paid
the Government they paid taxes on
the improvements, that their houses
were all extensively built. The bills
were then both laid on the table.
The cable bill came up for short
discussion. The bill was read and
Minister Cooper said he wished to state
that the Executive was opposed to the
bill in its present form. 1t seemed
to specify the company to which the
cable franchise should be given. There
seemed to be no restrictions to the
franchise by the President or Cabinet
or any other officer of the Government.
There were two rival companies be-
fore Congress at the present time and
there might be serious objections by
Congress if an exclusive arrangements
were entered into. The Minister ask
ed that further time be taken for con-
sideration of the bill. The bill waa
deferred to Monday.
The $4,000 additional appropriation
for the present session of the Legisla-
ture passed on second reading.
The bill amending the opium act, re-
lating to the provision for fines, was
referred to the special committee hav
ing the opium bill in charge.
The House bill prohibiting the cree
ton of barbed wire fences passed first
and second readings.
The Joint Judiciary Committee was
made Conference Committee on re-
quest of the House.
At $3.50 o'clock, the Senate adjourn
ed.
HOUSE.
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