The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1901-04-20
A DAY Of MANY REPORTS
SENATE GETS THEM BY WHOLE
SALE THIS MORNING.
Special Committee Knocks Out Addi-
tional Observation-Disclosures to
Wide Tire Bill Favored by Committee.

This was another dull day in the
Senate. There was no new business,
and most of the matters considered had
come up from the House.
When the Senate opened this morn
ing a number of House bills were pre-
sented by the Secretary and passed
first reading. They will all come up on
second reading Monday.
The House concurrent resolution in
regard to j. f. Browns trip to Wash
ington and the 1000 acre clause, regard
ing land holdings, in the Organic Act,
was read.
Mr. Baldwin wanted to refer to a
committee. The resolution made serious
charges against the government and
the land system.
Mr.. Kalauokalani moved to pass.
Mr.. Baldwin thought Mr.. Kalauoka
lani wanted to rush a censure OF the
Governor through. He was interrupted
by Mr.. Kalauokalani, who denied that
be was afraid of an investigation.
Mr.. Baldwin said 1t looked so. He
knew of his own knowledge that some
of the charges were not true. 1t SEEM
ed to him that some of the opposition
were trying to force through a resolu
tion, the sole purpose of which was to
criticize the Governor
Mr.. Achi agreed with all that Mr..
Baldwin had said. The matter should
be thoroughly investigated by COM
mitteee before any such resolution was
passed. .
The resolution was finally referred to
the judiciary committee.
Mr.. Baldwin, for the committee on
public expenditures, reported on the
Governors message on additional items
for the appropriation bill. With the ex-
ception of items for Adjutant Generals
office for $4,000 addition for the Board
| of Health, the amounts were recon-
mended:
The report was as follows:
Your committee on Public Expendi-
lures, to whom was referred the gov
ernors message, dated April 9th, 1901,
relative to additional estimates" for
the appropriation bill beg leave to re-
port that we have investigated the
same.
and are as follows:
Printing and advertising governors
office $4,000.
This is to cover any printing or ad-
vertising that may be necessary in the
governors office.
Printing reports, r. Grieve Publishing
! Company, Ltd, bill $130.16. Printing
reports, Hawaiian Gazette Company,
Ltd, bill $3I.75.
These items are for printing reports
and estimates for the Legislature.
Repairs of several buildings left out
of estimates by oversight. s5,O0000.
Purchase of 22.93 acres in Nuuanu
valley, $6,000.00
All the above we recommend putting
in the appropriation bill.
The following items we are doubtful
about putting into the appropriation
bill.
Clerical assistance to Adjutant Gen
eral, $4,000
Printing advertising and incidentals,
Adjutant General $4,000
Additional Inspectors and emergency
requirements Board of Health, 100000.
A message from the Secretary of the
Territory gave notice that the GoXernoT
had signed Senate relating to G. A. r.
badge.
Mr.. Carter, for the Ways and Means
committee reported favorably on all the
license bills referred to it yesterday,
and noted elsewhere in this issue. These
reports went over to Tuesday. The re-
ports were as follows.
On Bill 95: This bill provides a license
of $25 on all persons conducting the
business of shoemaking in this Terri
tory and provides a penalty of one to
twenty-five dollars.
The majority of your committee re-
commends the passage of the bill.
On Bill 90: ThisSbill provides license
on all persons buying or selling live
animals with a fee of $50 for district OF
: honolulu ana SZ0 lot all Otner ulS-
tricts.
1t also provides a bond of $500 for
faithful performance of conditions OF
such license such as record of sale etc
The majority of your committee re-
commend the passage of the bill.
On Bill SO: This bill provides certain
corporations. under restrictions, may
act as administrators, trustees, etc.
Your committee has examined the bill
and believe that public interests are
wisely safeguarded and protected, thai
the bill has the best features of the
Michigan and New York laws and they
recommend its passage.
The Public Lands committee, by Sen
ator Paris, reported favorably on Sen
ate 95, which provides that the wide
tire act of 1898 shall not be enforced II
districts where roads are macadamized
Report was adopted. Bill will be reaC
third time Monday.
Mr.. Baldwin, for the special commit
tee on the Hilo street railway BILL made
long report in which a number oi
amendments were recommended. Will
there inserted the bill was favored.
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