The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-04-07
SENATE
Continued from Page one.)

Before adjournment was taken for
the day, Senator Chillingworth stated
that he would like to have enlighten
ment on the direct primary bill. He
said that there seemed to be a DISPOSE
ton upon the part of the Senate to
let the direct primary bill "slide." He
stated that it was about time the bill
received the consideration that was due
it, and added that he wanted to have
it taken up Immediately. 1t was 4
O'Clock when Chillingworth called at
tentipn to the existence of a direct
primary bill, and President Smith sug-
gested that, in view of the length OF
the bill, it would be better to postpone
it. Chillingworth consented to post
ponement until this morning, at which
time all those interested in the fate
of the measure are expected to be In
the Senate chamber.
The appropriation bills come up for
consideration before the committee of
the whole in the Senate this after
noon. The bill introduced by Chair
man Fairchild of the Ways and Means
Committee and the House bill will be
before the Senate to be considered
jointly.
Makekau, Filibuster.
The Senate bill drafted by the Judi
ciary Committee in an attempt to COM
pei reasonable expedition upon the part
of executors and administrators in the
discharge of their trusts passed third
reading with full vote.
Senator McCarthy's bill giving the
Superintendent of Public Works power
TO attach meters to the supply pipes
of places believed to be using too much
water passed third reading with one
dissenting vote, that Of Senator Har-
vey.
The new election law bill was then
taken up for consideration on third
reading, Secretary Savidge being given
permission to .ssit'' while reading the
voluminous measure of fifty-seven pages.
When the reading had been concluded,
Senator Makekau struggled to his feet
and proceeded to make a lame attempt
to show that there existed some legiti-
mate cause for the further postpone
ment of the bill, suggesting that it be
deferred until two clock in the after
noon.
Senator Mccarthy voiced an imme-
date protest against further postpone
ment. He stated that it was a measure
of great Importance which should be
sent to the House as soon as possible;
that it had been carefully amended and
considered and that he was opposed to
a further postponement. Three votes
q oil fho+ hn IN Iofa
ceived
stated that the Senate would have to
listen to his argument. Knudsen
moved the previous question and Ma
kekau, on a point of privilege, insisted
that the members of the Senate should
have an opportunity to express their
views on the bill.
Goethe decided that he had been 81
lent about long enough, and charged
knudsen with moving the previous
question to throttle debate, and declar-
ed that Knudsen had been guilty of
making improper side remarks,'' which
the Senator from Kauai denied with
emphasis.
The motion for recess was lost, and
Makekau moved to table the bill.
Has to Retreat.
Knudsen lost no time in seeonding
the motion, and Makeaau then per-
celyed his error, a motion to table a
bill not being debatable Makekau
withdrew his motion, but Knudsen de-
elined to follow suit and withdraw his
second. That did not stop the states
man from Hawaii launching forth into
extended comment on the provisions of
the bill. He stated that the measure
had been drawn by Territorial officers
appointed by the Governor and that the
results proved that they were not COM
petent to hold their positions He also
found occasion for protest because his
suggestion that provision be made for
the expenses of county clerk in regis.
fering had not been acted upon.
Senator Fairchild said that it had
already been considered, to which Ma
kekau replied that he knew nothing of
what was going on outside the Senate.
He had some more unkind things to saw
about the measure, finally renewing his
motion to table it. Baker seconded the
motion, and it was lost. The bill then
passed third reading, thirteen to one
Senator Woods being absent and Ma
kekau casting the only negative vote.
Military Bills.
Senate Bill No. Sc, providing penal
ties for the organization of military
companies by unauthorized persons.
was passed on its second reading the
Military Committee having reported
favorably on the measure.
Senate Bill No. 80 prohibiting the
wearing of the uniforms of the Army.
Navy or National Guard by people NOT
belonging to the bodies named passed
second reading after an amendment
had been inserted on the motion of
Senator Mccarthy. When the bill was
considered, Senator Mccarthy stated
that while he was in favor of The gen
eral idea of the bill, he would have
to go on record as being opposed to
one portion of it.
cit is the fashion of girls to wear
navy blouses.' he said. Sand thew
might he prevented from doing so
longer by the provisions of this meas
ure. While the idea is good, it is a
frifie too sweeping"
A motion to defer the bill until to-
day was carried on the motion of Chill
lingworth. Before adjournment. how