The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1901-06-08

was nothing to it. Il am opposed, .
said Senator Carter, Ito free liquor
joints, or to be more polite, such a
club as is run next door. quite agree
with the Senator, that such conditions
ought not to exist, and the place should
be removed before the next session of
the Legislature. The cost of the mill
tary, as proposed by the minority re-
port, is not much-$36, 900 for two years
that is only $4,000 year. quite a
contrast from Senator Kanuha.s alleg-
ed $4,000 a year expenditure
Senator Russel-"The speaker has
talked twelve minutes; 1 think that
enough
II do not see why the sins of the
past should be visited upon the pres
ent," said Senator Carter ignoring the
interruption by Senator Russell. Il
can't quite quote the Bible, but my
friend from Honolulu is giving me a
few points. If the militia was of no
eminent turn over $4,000 worth OF
property to this Territory for such use,
and holding the government officials
here responsible for such property? /
understand there is an examination
made periodically of all government
property, and If there is any shortage,
the officers here have to make it up.
If there wasn't any need of militia
the United States government would
not take such an interest in u.s. Fur
thermore, it is remarkable what an
interest is being taken in the military
by the young men of the city. Their
enthusiasm is unbounded, in regard to
military affairs, and 1t serves In more
ways than one to discipline the youth.
"A word in regard to the United
States troops stationed here" eoncluG-
ed Senator Carter. They would not
be called out, nor would their comman-
der order them out unless there was
a great cause for it. AS an example.
take during the time of the plague.
The United States military authorities
were called upon, but it was only upon
the military commanders own inclina-
ton that they were finally ordered out.
What was the result? 1t took an inn
mense amount of pull and influence to
keep the military commander out or
trouble with the authorities at Wash
ington. 1t is only in cases where the
! police and local militia fail to cope
with the situation that the United
States troops can be called upon.
Therefore, l am in favor of keeping
the militia, as 1 think it a necessity,
and hope the minority will be sus-
tained."
oily Bill then moved that further
discussion on the two reports be de-
ferred until next Monday The motion
was not seconded.
Senator Kalauokalani exploded a few
remarks. and was followed by the pom
derous statesman from Hilo, j. T.
Brown, who said that1although ne was
not in favor of totally abolishing the
military branch of the government, he
| thought the appropriation too high,
and therefore would not vote for the
, items.
Senator Kanuha then gained the
floor, and proceeded to give a rambling
talk
Senator Achi objected to the mann ar
| in which Bush interpreted the Sena-
tors, claiming that the aged interpre-
ter was partial Quite a wordy war
ensued between Achi and the venerabl
talk manipulation
There is nothing in the Organic
Act" declared Senator Kanuha. tina,
states militia shall be maintained. .
In the course of his remarks he called
Senator Carter liar In introducing
some items in his report 'T call Sem
ator Kanuha to order Indignantly de-
clared Cecil Brown, for calling a
member of this House a liar. and I
request the president to call the men,
Der to order for making such a broad
statement"
II didn't call anybody liar" said
Senator kanuha. You did," was Sem