The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1913-03-07
SENATE PASSES
BILL TO ACCEPT
oLEGHoRN GIFT TO CITY OF OLD
HOME AT AINAHAU UP TO
THE HOUSE.
(From "Wednesday Advertiser)

1t would not have required much of
leader to have all rules of decorum
set aside during the senate morning
session yesterday, when senate bill 81
passed third reading and was ordered
sent to the house. Had some one sug-
gested three cheers they would have
ueen given with hearty enthusiasm.
This is Senator IauKea's measure
providing for the acceptance of the
gift OF kaiulani park, as offered under
the will of the late Archibald Scott
Cleghorn. There was little discussion
preceding the taking up of this I'M
portant measure. Senator Writ and
Chillingworth responded kanalua on the
roll call. Writ afterward went on
record as favoring the bill.
Chillingworth voted no. This was
the only negative vote. The result
stood fourteen to one. Chillingworth,
in explanation of his act, said that
he had pledged himself to vote against
the measure and had no course but to
live up to his promise. He did not
make fight against the measure.
From reports received from the house
it is believed the bill will pass that
body without serious opposition and
within short time viii be before
Governor Frear for final approval.
Celebrating Inauguration.
Between President Woodrow Wilson
and Senator Metzger, favors of the day
were about equally divided. The Demo
Gratis, aided by few Republicans had
placed picture of the new President
on the presidents desk, distributing
Wtluan ,n.a Ar,a
lean flags to all the solons and at
taches of the upper house. Senator
Writ, to make the occasion more mem.
orable passed around few boxes of
fine Havana cigars.
This comprised the senate recognition
of the fact that new President of
the United States was inaugurated yes.
terday. A great bouquet of American
Beauty roses was placed on Senator
Metzger's desk. One by one his col
leagues came to extend congratulations.
1t was Senator Metzger's birthday He
had almost forgotten the fact himself
until he saw his picture in The Ad-
vertiser's birthday column yesterday.
Senator Metzger was born March 4,
1875, and was therefore thirty.eight
years old yesterday.
Recess Appointments.
Senator Rice again graciously came
to the aid of his Democratic friends
by moving that the further considera-
tion of the Governor S message con-
tanning the recess appointments be con
tinued until Monday, March II next.
Chillingworth attempted to amend by
making the date March 16, but was
ruled out of order.
As further example to the new
Democratic administration Senator
Judd moved that a recess be taken
until two O'Clock in the afternoon.
when there is work to do it is the
duty of all senators to remain on
duty said the chairman of the judi
ciary committee, and an attempt to
have the senate adjourn until this
morning failed.
Less than ten minutes was required
TO transact the business at the after.
noon session and with the Overworked
lawmakers plainly showing signs of
fatigue, motion to adjourn was made
by Senator Makekau. just then Sena-
tor Brown, returning from lunch and
prepared Cor hard afternoon, strolled
in. The motion to adjourn was held
up by President Knudsen while tine
head of the accounts committee as ask
ed if he had anything to submit for
consideration. Learning that the tardy
senator had nothing to report the mo-
ton to adjourn was put, and carried
without a dissenting vote.