The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1901-04-16

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House bill No. 50. relating to the
PRONUNCIATION Of the laws Was arst n
order and created q lively discussion
The biz provides that all laws pro
mulgzted shall be printed In the news
papers OF Hawaii in the English Ian
grsge This clause started the music
kaniho declared the bill should be re
iecrec unless provision was made
for the printing Of the laws in the Ha-
Eaiian language
Makekau uoyed to amend the bin
so as to provide for the publfshfns
Of all laws in the English and Hawai-.
ian languages. and upon the call Of
ayes and noes, resulted In a urani-
nous vote for its final passage.
Senate bill No IS, an act relating TO
the exemption OF personal property
from attachment was next in order.
Dickey moved to amend section is
so as TO read months instead of 8.
in order TO give the merchants more
chance TO collect their outstanding
accounts The motion was lost. The
bill passed in its original form by a
vote of 20 ayes TO noes
Senate bill No. &c, relating to the
appointment of bailins for certain
courts in the Territory of Hawaii was
then taken up and proved to be the
feature of the day.
The bill was referred to the Judi
ciary Committee a few days ago with
an amendment attached to strike out
section relating TO the compensation
of such bailiffs- The committee re-
ported recommending the bill be pass
ed.
The honorable members seemed to
De in maze and il took them some
time to find out where they were at
A heated discussion followed as to
whether or not the bill contained or
sections. The ayes and noes were
called and resulted in a vote of 16
ayes to u noes. Emmeluth. when his
name was called, said AYE providing
it is for s sections" Robertson said
AYE providing it is sections"
Immediately after the Speaker an
nounced the result of the vote, Rob-
ertson moved to adjourn. 1t was quick
ly seconded The Speaker put the
motion before the House and declared
the House adjourned without much
ado.
Pandemonium then broke loose.
Emmeluth declared: II do not believe
in the Speaker taking it into his hands
TO take the vote of this House"
The Speaker was firm and locked
up his desk and made ready to depart,
remarking that anybody who wanted
the chair could take it,
Some of the members prepared to
leave. when Beckley was seen coming
up the aisle and, amidst great ap-
plause from the members remaining,
took the chair and declared a motion
to adjourn in order, which was made
and lost
Emmeluth remarked in an under
tone: Now We will see whether the
House is adjourned or not. Make your
motion to adjourn"
Gilfillan asked the privilege of intro
ducing his bill. providing for the set
ting apart of $4,000 for our delegate
to Washington.
On Prendergast's motion the bill
was rejected.
Nailima introduced two bills, one
to appropriate $4,000 in the District
of Puma for roads. and another one
to compensate Antoine G. Serrao. The
bills were tabled to be considered with
the appropriation bill.
Emmeluth presented petition with
40 signatures attached praying that
an act be passed whereby people shall
have equal rights, as provided for in
Section AS of the Penal Laws in page
l47 of the year 1868. Rmmeluth also
presented a report on the Diamond
Head contract which appears else
where.
Vice Speaker Beckley named Prem
iergast. Makainai and Puuki special
of three to consider the
Fire Claim" bill
Makekau then sprang "a surprise"
n the shape of resolution. express
ng mo confidence in the Speaker
after his recent action in declaring the
House adjourned without listening
% a call for a recount of the votes
Emmeluln was on his feet instantly
Ind said, Il overlook the matter now,
md after thorough elaboration find
here is some excuse for his action.
Ind therefore move to reject the reso-
ution."
Makekau was quite indignant att
What he thought was ''previousness"
N the Speakers part but finally cool
d down and withdrew his resolution.
Dickey said. Il was opposed to the
speakers action in declaring the
House adjourned although I voted in
he minority. but nevertheless I am
'roud of our Speaker and the officers
4 the House for the way they have |
themselves and the smooth |
ess in which the business has been |
one. as twice as much business has |
cen done under his administration |
han in the Senate. | therefore move |
D reject the resolution.
Ahulii presented petition asking |
DR. the sum of $4,000 to repair the road |
rom Kaupo to Honuaula. Maui; $500 /
, widen read at Niaalolo, Kaupo;
nd $500 for a breakwater at nalae-
kailio, Kaupo. Maui.
The joint resolution relative to the
iamond Head road contract. pre-
snted by the Finance Committee and
hich is printed elsewhere, was adopt
on show of hands.
Senate bill No. So was then again
lken up and after some discussion
as made a special order for today.
No further business being before the
ouse. adjournment was taken at
clock