The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1910-12-02
CONGREGATION WANTS
TO HAVE HOME RULE"
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John Kamanoulu, who was spokesman
for the committee, he did not seem
opposed to having trustees. He pro-
posed that we suggest names. This
we did. Then he suggested that we
have the proposed trustees bonded,
and they all secured bondsmen. Fin
ally he declared he would have moth
ing to do with the matter any more
and accused us of plotting to get rid
of him. We do not want to get rid
of him, but want him to stay and
preach the gospel. We do not think
that as pastor II, is part of his duty
to handle the business affairs of the
congregation. Twice on Sundays re-
Gently, instead of preaching the word
of God, he has attacked and criticized
us on account of these business mat
ters. We have never replied, for We
do not think that the hour devoted to
divine blessing is the time for such
discussions.
"The Rev. Mr.. Parker suggested
that we place our affairs in the hands
of the Hawaiian Mission Children's
Society, making it trustee. Why
should we do this? Kaumakapii
church is able to manage it's own af-
fairs and prosper. Why cannot we
do the same?
THE trustees, according to our view
would have helped Mr.. Parker. They
would have relieved him of work
other than that of preaching and being
our pastor. The fact is that he is not
member of the church at all, but is
member of Central Union, but has
had complete control of all the affairs
of our church.
"The property of Kawaiahao church
was given by Kamehameha the Third,
. and is the property of the members in
good standing. But there is no legal
title anywhere. Our trustees would
have Strengthened out these matters.
There is property in Pauoa now which
we think belongs to us but we may
lose it, because there is no one with
legal authority to claim it.
"Mr. Parker suggested that we wait
until he dies and then incorporate.
We do not want him to die, or to re-
sign. We want him to be our pastor,
but we want to manage our own bust
ness and our own money"
The following opinion of the at
torney general, stating that in order
to acquire legal title to the property
involved it was necessary for Kawaia-
hao to organize as church. was one
Of the causes of the plan to name a
board of trustees:
John X. Kamanoulu, Esq, clio Ha-
waiian Star Office, City.
Dear Sir:-I beg to return here
with the copy of the deed by Kane
hameha III of the Kawaiahao church
premises. From an examination of
this deed there would seem to be no
doubt that the members in good stand
ing Of the Kawaiahao church are the
equitable owners of the property. I'm
der our laws, however, no title to real
property is good unless a patent has
been granted by the government, and
in this case it does not appear that an
award has ever been made of this
property nor patent issued.
81 would therefore advise you that
in my opinion, the proper officers Of
your church should apply to the Com
missioner of Public Lands for a pa
tent of this property. In such a case,
of course, it will be necessary that you
should be properly organized as
church.
81 shall be glad to give you any fur
Their information in the premises.
Yours very truly,
ALEXANDER LINDSAY, JR.,
Attorney General"