The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1907-02-26

nu Tomioha and officers OF HIis Inn.
periai Japanese Majesfy's squadron
now visiting the Territory OF Hawaii.
for their kind Invitation 10 visit the
ships OF said squadron and for the
many courtesies extended and shown
to the members Of this body during
our visit TO the flagship Itsukushima
OF Admiral Tomloka.
And be II further resolved. That n
copy OF these resolutions be signed by
the Speaker and forwarded to Admiral
Tomioka."
Representative r.. a. c. Long intro
duced an act which passed first read
Ing by title relating to negotiable in
struments, and provides for the es-
Establishment of n law uniform with the
laws of other states and territories on
that subject.
Representative Kaleo introduced two
bills which passed first reading by
title. The first is to amend Act 90 OF
the Session Laws of 1905 entitled 'An
Act relating to the funds for the pay
ment of the expenses of the several
counties" The second Is to provide
for the nomination OF candidates for
elective offices by direct vote.
w. 7. Rawlns introduced three bills,
all OF which passed first reading by
title The first is an act relating to
the writ of quo warranto, amending
Section 20i4 of the Revised Laws. The
second relates to reserved questions
amending Sections 1859 and 1863 of the
Revised Laws. The third is an act to
authorize a verdict or Judgment for
a lesser offense under a charge of a
greater offense, amending Section 1855
OF the Revised Laws.
Representative Kaleopu introduced
n bill fixing the salaries of county Of
ficers, etc, and one creating a county
revenue. Both passed first reading by
Atle.
Philip Pail introduced n bill which
amends Section 1862 of the Revised
Laws of Hawaii relating to the dep-
puties high sheriff, appointment pow
ers and bond. 1t passed first reading
by title.
w. J. Sheldon introduced resolution
appropriatng $1,000 to repair the stone
wall at Lahaina jail A second reso-
luton provides $500 to repair the jail
proper and third provides $4,000 to
repair the Lahaina court house. All
were tabled to be considered with ap-
preparation bills.
Representative Kaniho introduced a
bill to appropriate money for the pur-
pose of defraying the expenses of
opening again the government road
from Kappa In South Kona, Hawaii.
to Kahuku. Kau. Hawaii, which was
recently destroyed by the volcano flow.
He asks for $4,000. 1t passed first read
ing by title.
II. A. c.. Long introduced resolu-
ton asking that the Judiciary Com
mittee be requested to prepare an act
making IL n misdemeanor to treat a
person to glass of liquor in a sa-
loon. The resolution carried and was
referred to the committee.
J. II. Coney introduced resolution
appropriating $500 for the erection of
Jail at Hanalei. Kauai, and $500 for
the purpose of erecting a jail at Ka-
waihau and $1,000 for like institution
at Lihue. Resolution carried and was
referred. to the Public Lands Commit
tee. Representative Coney also intro
duced a resolution appropriating $4,000,
from the Loan Fund for the purpose Of
building wharf at Hanalei. Resolu-
ton carried and was referred to the
Committee on Internal Improvement.
Representative Waiwaiole introduce
ed two bills which passed first read
ing by title. The first is an act to
amend Sections 1860 and 1861 of the
Revised Laws of Hawaii as amended
by Act 81 Of the Session Laws of 1905
relating to the appointment and re-
moval of district magistrates. The
second is to amend sections 1902 and
1903 of the Revised Laws OF Hawaii
relating to attorneys.
w. ]. Sheldon offered two bills. The
first Is to amend Section 1891 OF the
Revised Laws OF Hawaii and the Sec
ond to remove all restrictions from
the sale Of corned, sailed or dried
meat. Both passed first reading by
title.
Representative Sheldon also offered
resolution appropriating $4,000 for the
erection of a new courthouse and jail
for the district OF Waimea. The reso-
luton was adopted and referred to the
Internal Improvement Committee.
Representative Rawlins offered
concurrent resolution providing for the
appointment by the Governor of three
persons to act as n tax commission.
Rawlin stated that he understood that
such n resolution when approved by
both houses became nearly the same
as law. He then moved that 1t pass
llTsl TthuluB anu ne TeltIIeu W lHe
Printing Committee. Carried.
J. II. Coney introduced resolution
which was passed and referred to the
Judiciary Committee. 1t provides for
an appropriation of $4,000 for the pur-
pose of paying the salary Of the clerk
of the Fifth Circuit Court.
The bill of A. S. Kaleiopu provid-
ing funds for the expenses of the Ter
rltory passed second reading by title.
Representative Nailima introduced
an act to amend Act 80 of the Session
Laws OF 1905 which provides for the
creation of counties within the Terri
tory of Hawaii and providing for the
government of than.
He also introduced a bill to amend
Sections 1898 and 1894 of the Revised
Laws of Hawaii Both bills passed
first reading by title.
Representatives Hughes, Rice and
were appointed as COM
mitee to act with three members of
the Senate to investigate the Nuuanu
dam matter.
: A bill from the Senate providing for
It's compensation passed first reading
by title In the House. The bill was
made the special order of the day on
Monday.
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