The Hawaiian gazette., 1909-03-02

2, 1000. -SEMI-WEEKLY,
the memory,of Joseph o. Carter. Sen.
ator Baker said Mr.. Carter had been
one of the prominent and respected men
Of the islands and that as a public Of
fetal he was always distinguished for
his ability and loyalty. The resolution
was adopted on unanimous vote.
Measures Passed.
The resolution providing for the APP
pointment of a commission to examine
the wharves and landings of the Terri
tory, with a view to determine whether
it would be wise for the Territory to
take over control. was passed on
unanimous vote.
Senate Bill No. a., to make the Re.
vised Laws agree with the Organic Act
provision regarding the tenure of Com
missioners appointed by the Governor,
passed its third reading on unanimous
vote.
Consideration of Senate Bill No. 81,
providing for the appointment of Com,
missioners of Public Instruction, was
postponed to Monday upon the request
of Senator Robinson.
Senate Bill No. so was taken up for
second reading and referred to the
Committee on Public Lands. 1t pro-
vides for photographic survey in the
district of Kau, island of Hawaii.
House Bill No. IL passed its third
reading. 1t appropriates the sum of
| 100000 to defray the expenses of the
party of Congressman that are to be
invited to visit the Territory this sum-
mer by the Delegate to Congress. SEN
ator Fairchild drew attention to the
fact that the printed copy of the bill
provided for the "interment" of the
visiting lawmakers. The Senator from
Kauai observed that it would be rather
harsh treatment even for men accus.
toned to the ''Big Stick. - Comparison
with the original copy showed that the
Congressman are to be entertained
not "interred.o
Money for Fair.
House Bill No. "a, providing an ap
preparation for special claims, wasNtak
en- up for second reading and referred
to the Ways and Means Committee.
House Bill No. IL, providing an ap
preparation of $4,000 for the Terri
toryIs exhibit at the Alaska YukoI
exposition, passed its second reading
on unanimous vote.
House Bill No. 80, providing for tn,
construction of roads through public
lands, was taken up for its SECOND
reading and referred to the Public
Lands Committee.
House Concurrent Resolution No.
received the unanimous Endorsement o
J the Senate. 1t was introduced in tn
r lower house by Representative Alfonso
and asks that Congress be urged to con
slider favorably the bill now pending
| giving the Territorial lawmakers TIN
right and power to amend and repea
/. the public land laws of Hawaii.
IN THE HOUSE.
The House opened business for TN
+ ninth day of the session by the Mis-
Z cellaneous Committee reporting nd
, versely on Waiwaiole's bill requiring
, quarterly advertising for bids 70
county supplies, House Bill so, statin
4 that the bill would delay work in som
instances. The bill was tabled.
. Big Family Bill Approved.
!, Castro's big family bill, to encoul
2 age the birthrate, being House Bill II
r to exempt from all poll, school an
+ road taxes the fathers of families o
f six dependent children, was reporte
t on by the Finance Committee, whc
h recommended the passage of the bill
5 The bill only exempts those who, tC
g gether with the requisite amount o
family, have incomes of less than $50
a year.
: Committee of the Whole Report.
: Chairman Nawahine of the commit
4 tee of the whole reported on the hi
/ to bring the lines of the judicial, tax
/. alton and education districts into cor
: formity, the report suggesting tn
y various alterations decided upon b
: the members. These alterations wer
adopted and the bill goes to thir
). reading.
i Nuuanu Dam Question.
For the first time, Saturday mornin
the specter Nuuanu reservoir No.
grinned in the face of the member
: Sheldon presenting resolution tha
. a special committee of seven member
a be appointed by the Speaker to max
A thorough investigation. The intr
q Queer stated that large amount {
t money had been spent and some doul
l. existed as to the stability of the worl
It He favored no further appropriate
Il unless it would be found necessary
C have one to keep the city of Honolul
It safe.
/; Long wanted to know if the cor
: mittee would be allowed money
a make tests and 60 into the questc
e. of construction.
Rice saw no harm in the commits
investigation, but said that the ms
ter was not one of hiring experts
r make another Schuyler report, b
It simply one of seeing whether the S
IS perintendent of Public Works W
d carrying out of wishes of the SHou'
ID The resolution carried, and t
is Speaker named the following on t
r. special committee: Sheldon, Cone
u. Cohen, Alfonso, Kawewehi, Nawahi
y and Like.