The Journal of Proceedings of the preceding day was read, corrected and approved. BILLS ON FIRST READING. The following Bill, notice of which had previously been given, was introduced, read by title, passed first reading, and was ordered printed: H. B. No. 55, by Mr. Kaauwai, entitled, "An Act to amend Section 123 of the Civil Laws, as compiled in 1897, relating to the teaching of the English and Hawaiian languages in public and private schools." Mr. Kaauwai moved that the Bill do pass. Carried. RESOLUTIONS. The following Resolutions were introduced: H. R. No. 30, by Mr. Puuki, relating to appropriation for bridges and roads for Kauai. Consideration postponed, to be taken up with the Appropriation Bill. H. R. No. 33, by Mr. Kauimakaole, relating to appropriation for repairs and maintenance of roads and bridges in the District of Hana, Maui. Consideration postponed, to be taken up with the Appropriation Bill. H. R. No. 35, by Mr. Ewaliko, for widening Front street, Hilo. Consideration postponed, to be taken up with the Appropriation Bill. The following Resolutions, requesting information from Heads of Departments, were passed, and the Clerk was instructed to forward a certified copy of the same to the Secretary of the Territory: H. R. No. 31, by Mr. Ewaliko, Chairman of the Committee on Military, as follows: Resolved, that the Secretary of the Territory be and he is hereby requested to furnish this House a list of persons drawing moneys from the Treasury under appropriation "Support of the Military Pay Roll," also present monthly expenditures, if any, under appropriation "Support of Military." H. R. No. 32, by Mr. Beckley, as follows: That Whereas, in the Governor's recommendation to the House of Representatives of the Appropriation Bill, the Governor has recommended to the Legislature to appropriate for the various Departments and Bureaus in the Territory of Hawaii of lump sums of money to be apportioned and paid at the discretion of heads of said Bureaus and Departments; Hawaii be requested to furnish this House the names of all perTherefore, Be It Resolved, the Secretary of the Territory of sons employed by the Territory in the City of Honolulu, their nationality, whether citizens or not; their length of residence in the Territory of Hawaii; how long the said positions have been held by present incumbents; the character of said positions held by each person; the amount of salaries per month attached to all and each of the positions of the following Departments and Bureaus: Clerical aid to the Secretary of the Territory; Superintendent of Public Works; Attorney General's Office; Agriculture and Forestry; Water Works; Treasury; Tax Office; Auditors; Military; Registrar of Conveyances; Judiciary; Board of Health; Road Department; High Sheriff's and Police, and Superintendent of Public Instruction. And Be It Further Resolved, that a certified copy of this Resolution be furnished Henry E. Cooper, Secretary of the Territory. H. R. No. 34, by Mr. Mossman, as follows: Be It Resolved, that the Secretary of the Territory forthwith submit to this House all matters pertaining to the political prisoners of 1895; and further Be It Resolved, that the said Secretary be requested to forthwith answer the following questions: time. First---The names of all those who were arrested during that Second---The date of arrest and also the date of acquittal. Third---The duration of time that each prisoner was deprived of his liberty. Fourth---All correspondence exchanged between the late Republic and the Foreign Powers in reference to the said political prisoners. Fifth---If any claims made by any Foreign Powers in regard to their subjects, to state how much and by what Power said claim was made. claim. Sixth---All correspondence exchanged in regard to said Seventh---To separately state the different nationalities, their names, and whether they were tried by a Court Martial or not, both foreigners and Hawaiians. And Be It Further Resolved, that the Clerk of this House be instructed to transmit a copy of this Resolution to the said Secretary of the Territory of Hawaii. Bills: NOTICES OF BILLS. Notice was given of intention to introduce the, following By Mr. Robertson, entitled "An Act to amend Section 45 of Chapter 57 of the Session Laws of 1892, relating to cases of ab sence, disqualification and vacancy in the offices of Circuit Judges." By Mr. Robertson, entitled "An Act to prevent the wanton destruction of the food fishes living in the waters of the Territory of Hawaii." Mr. Makekau rose to a privileged question, and called the attention of the Speaker to the fact that the Territorial Band was playing "My Country, "Tis of Thee." Whereupon, out of respect to the national anthem, the members of the House arose and remained standing until the selection was finished. Under a suspension of the Rules, Mr. Hoogs moved that the communication received yesterday from the Auditor, relating to the pay of Territorial employes during their absence from the Territory, be returned to the Auditor, with the request that he furnish this House with the amount of moneys so drawn. ried. Car The Sergeant-at-Arms announced a communication from the Honorable Senate. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES. The following report of Standing Committe was presented, under a suspension of the Rules: system, On H. B. No. 36, by Mr. Makainai, entitled “An Act providing for the control and management of the Government sewerage from Mr. Makainai, Chairman of the Committee on Public Lands and Internal Improvements, recommending that the Bill do pass with certain amendments. On motion, the consideration of the report was postponed, to be taken up with the Bill. BILLS ON THIRD READING. The following Bills were taken up for consideration upon their third reading: H. B. No. 34, by Mr. Prendergast, entitled "An Act to provide for the Great Seal of the Territory of Hawaii." Mr. Mahoe moved that the Bill do pass; upon which motion the ayes and noes were called, with the following result: Ayes---Messrs. Ahulii, Beckley, Dickey, Emmeluth, Ewaliko, Gilfillan, Haaheo, Hihio, Hoogs, Kaauwai, Kauimakaole, Kaniho, Keiki, Kekaula, Kumalae, Mahoe, Makainai, Monsarrat, Mossman, Nailima, Paele, Prendergast, Puuki, Robertson and Wilcox---25. Noes--Mr. Makekau---1. Present and not voting---Mr. Speaker---1. Whereupon the Speaker declared that the Bill, having received the affirmative votes of a majority of all the members elected to the House, had passed the House. H. B. No. 16, by Mr. Robertson, entitled "An Act relating to the criminal jurisdiction of District Magistrates and amending Section 1 of Act 40 of the Laws of 1896, and Section 11 of Chapter LVII of the Laws of 1892." Mr. Mahoe moved that the Bill do pass; upon which motion the ayes and noes were called, with the following result: Ayes---Messrs. Ahulii, Aylett, Beckley, Dickey, Emmeluth, Ewaliko, Gilfillan, Haaheo, Hihio, Kaauwai, Kauimakaole, Kaniho, Keiki, Kekaula, Kumalae, Mahoe, Makainai, Makekau, Monsarrat, Mossman, Nailima, Paele, Prendergast, Puuki, Robertson and Wilcox---26. Noes---0. Present and not voting---Mr. Speaker---1. Absent---Messrs. Hoogs and Kawaihoa---2. Whereupon the Speaker declared that the Bill, having received the affirmative votes of a majority of all the members elected to the House, had passed the House. H. B. No. 17, by Mr. Robertson, entitled "An Act relating to practice in criminal cases and amending Sections 1, 2, 3 and 4 of Chapter XL of the Session Laws of 1876." Mr. Robertson moved that the Bill be amended by inserting the word "only" between the words "record" and "the" in line 3, Section 1, and by striking out the word "presented" and substituting therefor the word "submitted" in line 2, Section 2. On motion of Mr. Dickey, the Bill was ordered typewritten and placed on the order of the day for March 18th, the motion to amend having carried. BILLS ON SECOND READING. The following Bills were taken up for consideration upon their second reading: H. B. No. 18, by Mr. Robertson, entitled "An Act to amend Section 2 of Chapter 1 of the Penal Code, defining felonies and misdemeanors." On motion of Mr. Kaniho, the Bill was read section by section, and the amendments recommended by the Judiciary Committee were adopted, by which Section 1, beginning at line 5, was made to read as follows: "not appearing to be a felony is a misdemeanor. Persons convicted of and sentenced for misdemeanors shall be kept separate and apart from persons convicted of and imprisoned for felony." On motion of Mr. Mahoe, the Bill thereupon passed its second reading, and on motion of Mr. Robertson was ordered typewritten and placed on the order of the day for March 18th. H. B. No. 20, by Mr. Paele, entitled "An Act to amend Sections 872 and 873 of the Penal Laws of 1897." On motion of Mr. Paele, the Bill was read section by section. H. B. No. 26, by Mr. Dickey, entitled "An Act to repeal Section 1 of Chapter LVI of the Penal Code of 1869, and Chapter XXXVI of the Session Laws of 1890, relating to the desertion of husband or wife." On motion of Mr. Makainai, the Bill was ordered read section by section, whereupon Mr. Dickey raised the point of order that the previous adoption of the report of the Committee to which the Bill had been referred, which report recommended the rejection of the Bill, had rejected the Bill. The point was sustained by the Chair, and the Bill accordingly was declared rejected. On motion of Mr. Makekau, the House stood in recess until 1:30 o'clock p. m. AFTERNOON SESSION. House of Representatives, Honolulu, T. H., March 15th, 1901. The House reconvened at 1:32 o'clock p. m. Mr. Speaker in the Chair. Mr. Monsarrat called the attention of the Speaker to the fact that there was not a quorum present, and moved to adjourn. The motion prevailed, and the House thereupon stood adjourned. S. MEHEULA, Approved: JOSEPH A. AKINA, Speaker. TWENTIETH DAY. Clerk. House of Representatives, Honolulu, T. H., March 16, 1901. The House came to order at 9:05 o'clock a. m., pursuant to adjournment. |