The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-02-25
HOUSE THANKED
ADMIRAL TOMIOKA
BUSY SESSION ON SATURDAY Az
TERNOON-MANY BILLS WERE
INTRODUCED.
Third Day.
Afternoon Session.

The House met at 2 o'clock Saturday
afternoon and remained in session I'M
til 3:45. During that time much bust
ness was disposed of, the members
rushing through their work The first
business was the introduction of a reso-
luton by Representative Rawlins ten
dering the thanks of the body to Ad-
miral Tomioka. The resolution will be
suitably engrossed by Viggo Jacobsen
and forwarded:
BE it resolved by the House of Re-
representatives. of the Territory of Ha-
wall that we extend our thanks and
appreciation to Rear Admiral Sadayasu
Tomioka and officers of His Imperial
Japanese Majesty's squadron now visit
ing the Territory of Hawaii, for their
kind invitation to 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 flag
ship Itsukushima of Admiral Tomioka.
and be it further resolved, That
copy of these resolutions be signed by
the Speaker and forwarded to Admiral
Tomioka."
Representative e. A. c. Long intro
ing by title relating to negotiable in
struments, and provides for the es-
adjustment of a 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 SO 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
election offices by direct vote.
w. T. Rawlins introduced there bills,
all of which passed first reading by
title. The first is an act relating to
the writ of quo warrantO, amending
Section 2044 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 1866
of the Revised Laws.
Representative Kaleiopu introduced
a bill fixing the salaries of county Of
ficers, etc. and one creating a county
revenue Both passed first reading by
title
Philip Pail introduced a bill which
amends Section 1862 of the Revised
Laws of Hawaii relating to the dep
uties high sheriff, appointment, pow
ers and bond 1t passed first reading
by title.
w. j. Sheldon introduced resolution
appropriating $1,000 to repair the stone
wall at Lahaina Jail. A second reso-
luton provides $500 to repair the Jail
proper and a third provides $4,000 to
repair the Lahaina court house. All
were tabled to be considered with APP
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.
E. A. C. Long introduced a resolu-
ton asking that the Judiciary Com
mittee be requested to prepare an act
making it a misdemeanor to treat
person to a glass of liquor in a saloon.
The resolution carried and was referred
to the committee.
]. H. Coney introduced a resolution
appropriating $500 for the erection of a
jail at Hanalei, Kanuai, and $500 for
the purpose of erecting a Jail at Ka-
waihau and $1,000 for a like institution
at Lihue. Resolution carried and was
referred to the Public Lands Commit
tee. Representative Coney also intro
duced a resolution appropriating $500
from the Loan Fund for the purpose of
building a 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