Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-02-26
HOUSE
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(Oohunueo from rage
y, brought smiles to the faces of his
rethren in the house when ne com
rented on what impotency would be
is if the measure should become Jaw
lie said he is alone at home as well
g in the house of Representatives in
is political views. His wife, he as
erted, is a staunch Democrat, while
is sister is an ardent Republican
therefore,, if they were enfranchised
is vote would not amount to much
tut he thought the women are entitled
the ballet here, just as much as on
he mainland, where their political
trength is being recognized. -. -
The house finally voted TO adopt the
ommittee report, tabling the bill.
The measure in question is entitled
An Act to provide the qualifications
( voters for county officers in tine
( ounties of the territory OF fiawai:;
nd to repeal section 81, Chapter 10
/ # Act SO of the session laws of 1906
reads in part as follows:
Section 1. That in order to De
.ualified to vote for county officers a
lerson shall ::.-...-
"First-Be a male or female citizen
f the United States.
"Second-Have resided in the Terri
DRY not less than one year preceding
md in the county in which he or she
ffers to register not less than three
aonths Immediately preceding the
ime at which he or she offers to reg
ster.
"Third-Have attained the age of
wenty-one years"
The number OF news bills for the
over branch has simmered down ma
erially, and in contrast to the first
avs rush, the legislators recorded
My four new measures. Three bills
we're passed in the house, however,
ind one of these, senate bill No. l,
,roviding an appropriation. Of $4,000
or the senate's expenses, now re-
lures only the signature Of the gov
,rnor to become effective. The two
jther bills relate to courts and now
o to the Upper house for considera-
ion.
Of the four new bills introduced.
hree were by Sheldon. Two affect
he courts, while the third is to pro-
est materialmen, by requiring large
Ionds from contractors who accept
,ublic Improvement work for the ter
itory.
Speaker Holstein called the house
% order promptly on the hour this
morning. After Invocation by the
rouse chaplain, Rev. Akaiko Akana,
Clerk Woodward read the minutes Of
'esterday's business. S. S. Paxson,
Hakekau, Geo Cooke, Kaniho, Coney,
md DR. Huddy we're absent from their
eats at the opening of the session
Nakekau is still detained by illness.
After brief session of routine the
fireworks started, when the judiciary
committee reported adversely on Ku-
)ihea's suffrage bill. Chairman Shell
Ion stating that it conflicted with the
Organic Act, and recommending it be
tabled -,
Kupihea moved that the bill be re-
ferred back to the committee, that he
night appear before that body and ex-
plain some of its provisions. He said
ne believed it could be so amended that
would not conflict with the Organic
Act.
In this matter he raised the cry of
rear of eventual Asiatic control of Ha-
vail at the polls, urging it as rea-
son why the Hawaiian and haole wo
men be permitted to vote with men.
Chairman Sheldon of the judiciary
committee addressed the house in the
tongue. There is no need
of crossing bridge until we get to
it." he reiterated in English. 1T seems
to me the Organic act is clear. The
learned gentleman from Oahu had no..
ticed the committee was considering
his measure. Just now, | cannot see
that the committee can take further
action. and therefore second the mo-
ton to adopt the committee report. "
kawewehi took the floor in an i'm
passioned address on womans rights,
arguing the time has come when the
female must be recognized. i
while | myself am the sole Home
Ruler in this body, this is not party
he said My family is of
divided political faith; my wife is a.
Democrat and my sister is Republic
an. and if they are allowed to vote,
then nav Home Rule vote is not worth
much. because they offset it. But /
heartily favor Kupihea's measure
Representative Kaniho. through the
then held the floor for
some minutes in support of the meas
IRE. He sought to explain why it does
not conflict with the Organic Act.
On vote the comlIittee's report, to-
able the bill, was adopted by an easy
majority. 1924 .... ..'t $780,.
House bill No. 20 passed second
reading. on adoption of the finance
report and was made the
order of business for third reading to-
morrow .."
Senate bill No. / was then called
I'D for third reading This was passed
sithou tcomment, receiving 90 votes.
Nakekau being absent. The measure
S TO provide $4,000 for the senate's
expenses. 49,.
House bill No % then passed its
bird reading in a similar manner.
This relates TO excusing Jurors after
service and is quoted in full; else
where in this paper.