The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-04-09

the disposal of the Senate was limited
and that the appropriation bill-the all
important measure before the Legisla-
ture-should not be deferred.
Senator Woods suggested that the
Senate convene directly at 9 O'Clock
instead of at the present hour of 10
clock.
Senator Robinson moved that the
Senate take up the other bills that were
pending and dispose of them before
considering the appropriation bill. Rob
inson was supported by Kalama and
Senator Quinn declared himself in
favor of evening sessions.
Senator Fairchild said that the Ways
and Means Committee had been criti-
eized for not having the appropriation
bill ready sooner and that now, after
it had been before the Senate for six
days. an attempt was made to post
pone it.
President Smith again insisted that
the appropriation bill should have
precedence over all others and stated
that unless the Senate ordered other
wise it would 90 into committee of
the whole for consideration Of the
appropriation bill.
Senator Robinson declined to with
draw his motion to defer the appro-
priation bill and when it was put to
vote there were only three votes
against postponement.
Introduce Resolutions.
Senator Mccarthy introduced res
olution, which was adopted, instruct
ing the Ways and Means Committee to
present to the Senate all House and
Senate bills relating to the transfer
of Territorial functions and income
over to the counties, $50 that the SEN
ate can act intelligently in the prem
Uses. -
Senator Coelho introduced resolu-
ton that the Attorney General of the
Territory be requested to file with the
clerk of the Senate a detailed report
of all the expenses s'incurred by and
through his department for and on ac
count of the prosecution of the case
of the Territory. of Hawaii versus
Abe Coelho stated that Abe was
the japanese extradited from Japan
and later discharged in the United
States District Court. Chillingworth
stated that expenses in the case were
not borne by the Territory, but were
paid by the japanese Association. The
actual Territorial expenses in the
case however, are believed to approx
innate 5000.
Senate Bill No. "a, amending the
city and county act SO as to enforce
for bids on all road work
where the amount expended is in ex-
cess of $500, passed second reading.
On School Savings Banks.
Senate Bill No. 90, establishing saw
ings banks in the public schools of
the Territory, was considered on sec
ond reading and it produced lengthy
and rather warm debate on the prin-
ciples involved in the measure.
The amending report of the Educa-
ton Committee was read, suggesting
that the plan be applied solely to the
schools of the City and County of Ho-
nelulu
Senator Fairchild expressed himself
as being opposed to the idea of the
bill.
1t does not appeal to me at all, -
declared the Senator from Kauai. I" 1t
is wrong in principle. If it is not
necessary IN the country districts there
is certainly less reason for it in Ho-
nolulu.
Chairman Robinson of the Educa-
ton Committee, introducer of the bill,
came to the defense of the measure
He said that all OF. the successful com
mercial schools in the United States
have adopted progressive methods, and
that the plan proposed would be bene-
fetal in its results.
Fairchild intimated that the placing
of additional duties in the hands of
the teachers would give them good
reason to ask for more pay.
Senator Smith took the floor in sup
port of the measure. and denied that
there was any real cause for fearing
that the passage of the bill would re-
suit in giving teachers valid claim
for more salary. Senator Smith point
ed out the benefits that accrued under
the Postal Savings Bank in operation
before annexation. He said that the
same arguments were advanced against
the postal savings bank as were now
being used against the plan for saw
ings banks in the public schools.
'Ths bill will teach children the
habit of saving said Senator Smith.
cit will assist in intoxicating in the
minds of the young people of Hawaii
a practical idea of economy. 1t is a
step in the right direction. We have,
not done enough practical work in the
education of our children: and this is
a forward movement that should re-
ceive our support.
Chillingworth said that the argu-
ment of those against the bill was not
worthy of consideration. He said that
Senator Faircbiid had attempted to
convey the impression that there was
some provision for bonds required of
the teachers handling the money of the
children.
Fairchild replied that practical re-
suits were being obtained under the
present system of instruction in bank
ing methods and commercial practise
at the Mckinley High School. He
also stated that parents would be
. bothered and annoyed through the
practical operation of the school hank
ing system proposed.
Chiliingworth said that one of the
things that the Hawaiian people need
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