The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-02-22

The following are further portions Of
the Governors Message to the Lesis-
lature:
PUBLIC PARKS.
The rapid development of parks; Of
open spaces with green lawns; of re-
creation spots illustrates high de-
gree of culture i'm our community and a
deep interest i'm the welfare of those
who cannot afford the luxury of a gar
den. The recognition is general OF the
civic advantages Of such beauty spots.
The progress has been rapid and it is
Euggcsted that legislation providing
for general park system would be OPP
perfume. 1t would facilitate the en-
ployment of experts and widen their
field of usefulness 1t would aid in the
importation and distribution of flowers
and decorative shrubs. At present the
only nursery maintained in the commu-
nifty is that of the Bureau of Forestry,
which, Of course, deals only with trees.
Such legislation should aim to stimu-
late the movement in all parts of the
Territory.
MOTLEY JUDGMENT.
Your attention is called to a judg-
ment granted Mrs Charles Motley on
December ?, 1905 by the Circuit Court
of the First Circuit for 81 ,25O against
the Territory of Hawaii, in payment
for 1462 square feet of land fronting on
Kukui street, sa to have been taken
by the Territory for street extension
purposes. s4SHH
The Superintendent of Public Works
states that he has not taken possession
of said property. The fences have not
been moved, and, so far as he is aware,
the property is still lin the possession of
Mrs. Motley.
l am of the opinion that, irrespective
of possession, both the Legislative and
Executive branches of the government
should respect the mandates of the
Judiciary. The Judgment should be
paid, even if it does add to the bur-
dens of the taxpayers, and l therefore
recommend that the item be included
in the bill covering additional appro-
priations for the present period.
LOANS
There care a number of public i'm
provements desired, permanent in their
nature, which could be undertaken at
an early date if further loans were ne
gotiated. 1t may be of interest to emu
merate those which have been sug-
gested.
First A new Administration Build
ing, of reinforced concrete. to be located
on the Waikiki side of the Judiciary
grounds, facing Eva in which con-
veniently located for the benefit of the
public, would be those groups of Of
fees which should be near together.
For instance. one group consisting of
the Auditors office and the Treasurer's
office; second group, the Land, Sur
vey and Recording Offices; a third group
the Public Works Office and the various
bureaus under it; and finally the Edu-
cational Department.
Second. A new building, of rein
forced concrete, to take the place of the
Judiciary building, on the IVA side Of
the present grounds and facing Waikiki
with accommodations for the three
Circuit Court, the Land Court, more
convenient Law Library and the Board
of Health.
Third. A building, similar to the Ar
chives building, on the Eva side of the
Executive grounds. for the Supreme
Court. thus separating the work of this
court from all others and giving it the
facilities and distinction which it de-
serves
Fourth A fund for the purchase of
the various water rights in Kalihi VAL
ley, not only to supply the residents
located therein, but to secure for the
city the largest existing supply of wa
ter at high elevation now available
The city of Honolulu consumes appro-
every twenty-four hours. The small
est quantity from the Pauoa Springs
is 717000 gallons. The proposed Nuu-
anu system, whenever the dam is finish
ed, will furnish a minimum supply Of
$4,000 gallons, Thus if the increased
commerce of the Pacific brings with it
a larger population to Honolulu, the
time will not be far distant when we
shall either have to revert again to
the expensive method of pumping or
extend the gravity system.
Fifth. An early completion of the
proposed wharf improvements in Homo
lulu-not only the double-deck shed
Immediately desired for the present
large freight and passenger service,
but for the dredging and equipment of
the remaining slips. as well as the
building of additional wharves at Hilo
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