Hon. J. A. Akina, Speaker, presiding. Present---Messrs. Ahulii, Aylett, Beckley, Dickey, Ewaliko, Gilfillan, Haaheo, Hihio, Kaauwai, Kauimakaole, Kaniho, Keiki, Kekaula, Kumalae, Mahoe, Makekau, Monsarrat, Mossinan, Nailima, Paele, Puuki, Robertson, Wilcox and Mr. Speaker--24. Came in later---Messrs. Emmeluth, Hoogs, Makainai and Prendergast---4. Excused---Messrs. Kawaihoa and Keliikoa---2. The Journal of Proceedings of the preceding day was read, corrected and approved. BILLS, JOINT RESOLUTIONS AND OTHER MATTERS FROM THE SENATE. The following communication from the Honorable Senate was read: Senate Chamber, Honolulu, T. H., March 12th, 1901. To the Honorable Speaker and House of Representatives, Territory of Hawaii: Herewith I return House Bill No. 10, entitled "An Act to amend Section 30 of Chapter LVII of the Session Laws of 1892"; and have to advise you that the same was rejected by the Senate this 12th day of March, A. D. 1901, upon first reading. I have the honor to be Very respectfully, EDGAR CAYPLESS, Clerk of the Senate. PETITIONS, MEMORIALS AND COMMUNI- The following Petitions were presented: Petition No. 12, by Mr. Mahoe, on behalf of residents of the Second Precinct, Fifth District, Oahu, for the repeal of personal tax law. Referred to Joint Select Committee on Taxation. Petition No. 13, by Mr. Mossman, on behalf of residents of the First Precinct, Fifth District, Oahu, for an appropriation for a breakwater at Kaalaea, Island of Oahu. Consideration deferred, to be taken up with the Appropriation Bill. Petition No. 14, by Mr. Mossman, on behalf of residents of the First Precinct, Fifth District, Oahu, asking for an appropri ation for a bridge at Kaholalele. Consideration postponed, to be taken up with the Appropriation Bill. Petition No. 15, by Mr. Ahulii, on behalf of tax-payers and parents of the School District of Kaupo, Hana, Maui, asking for an appropriation for a school house and teacher's cottage. Referred to the Committee on Public Health and Education. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES. The following reports of Standing Committees were presented: From Mr. Ewaliko, Chairman of the Committee on Military, reporting that the communication received and referred to them, signed John H. Soper, Lieutenant-Colonel and Acting AdjutantGeneral, was from the National Guard of Hawaii, and recommending that the House accept said invitation. Report adopted. On H. B. No. 21, by Mr. Hihio, entitled "An Act to provide that only American citizens and qualified voters of the Territory of Hawaii shall be employed in public works," from Mr. Emmeluth, Chairman of the Committee on Judiciary, recommending a Substitute Bill, H. B. No. 56, by Committee on Judiciary, entitled "An Act to regulate the employment of labor on the public works of this Territory," covering all the points of this Bill and also those of House Bill No. 22, by Mr. Hihio, entitled "An Act to provide that eight hours shall constitute a legal day's work, either mechanical or industrial." The report and substitute Bill were ordered printed. On H. B. No. 22, by Mr. Hihio, entitled "An Act to provide that eight hours shall constitute a legal day's work, either mechanical or industrial," from Mr. Emmeluth, Chairman of the Committee on Judiciary, recommending that the consideration of the Bill be indefinitely postponed. The report was received and consideration thereof postponed until the Substitute Bill (H. B. No. 56) should come up for consideration. On H. B. No. 25, by Mr. Dickey, entitled "An Act providing for judgments by default in suits upon contracts before District Magistrates," from Mr. Emmeluth, Chairman of the Committee on Judiciary, recommending certain amendments, and that with these amendments the Bill do pass. Consideration of report postponed, to be taken up with the Bill. BILLS ON SECOND READING. The following Bills were taken up for consideration upon their second reading: H. B. No. 20, by Mr. Paele, entitled "An Act to amend Sections 872 and 873 of the Penal Laws of 1897." On motion the Bill was laid upon the table. H. B. No. 24, by Mr. Dickey, entitled "An Act empowering District Magistrates to issue commissions to take testimony," upon report from Mr. Emmeluth, Chairman of the Committee on Judiciary, recommending that the Bill be indefinitely postponed. Report adopted. Whereupon the Speaker announced that the House had, by its vote in adopting the report of the Committee, rejected the Bill upon its second reading. H. B. No. 28, by Mr. Kumalae, entitled "An Act to adopt a flag for the Territory of Hawaii." On motion referred to the Committee on Judiciary. H. B. No. 29, by Mr. Kaniho, entitled "An Act to amend Section 811 of the Civil Code, relating to cart and dray tax." On motion was referred to Joint Select Committee on Taxation. H. B. No. 30, by Mr. Dickey, entitled "An Act to amend Chapter LVII of the Penal Code of 1869, entitled 'To mitigate the evils and diseases arising from prostitution,' by adding a new Section thereto." On motion was referred to the Committee on Public Health and Education. H. B. No. 31, by Mr. Kumalae, entitled "An Act to provide for and regulate the sending of youths to the Mainland or abroad to be educated." On motion referred to the Committee on Public Health and Education. The Speaker announced the following as the Select Committee on Sunday Laws: Messrs. Aylett, Robertson, Makainai, Makekau and Prendergast. Bills: NOTICES OF BILLS. Notice was given of intention to introduce the following By Mr. Gilfillan, entitled "An Act to authorize and regulate the placing of electric wires and poles of Oahu Ice and Electric Company, Limited, on the streets of Honolulu and elsewhere on the Island of Oahu." By Mr. Nailima, entitled "An Act providing a system of taxation for the Territory of Hawaii, and repealing all laws heretofore passed and in force relating to taxation." The.. Sergeant-at-Arms announced a communication from the Honorable Senate. RESOLUTIONS. The following Resolution was introduced: H. R. No. 36, by Mr. Mahoe, as follows: Resolved, that the Appropriation Bill be considered in the Committee of the Whole on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays of each and every week, commencing from next Monday, March 18th, 1901, and that the same be placed under the head of the order of the day. The resolution was laid upon the table. BILLS ON FIRST READING. The following Bills, notice of which had previously been given, were introduced, read by title, passed first reading, and were ordered printed: H. B. No. 57, by Mr. Robertson, entitled "An Act to amend Section 45 of Chapter LVII of the Session Laws of 1892, relating to cases of absence, disqualification and vacancy in the offices of Circuit Judges." H. B. No. 58, by Mr. Robertson, entitled "An Act to prevent the wanton destruction of the food fishes living in the waters of the Territory of Hawaii." The House thereupon adjourned. Approved: JOSEPH A. AKINA, S. MEHEULA, Clerk. Speaker. TWENTY-FIRST DAY. House of Representatives, Honolulu, T. H., March 18th, 1901. The House came to order at 9 o'clock a. m., pursuant to adjournment. A quorum not being present, a recess was taken until 9:30 o'clock a. m., at which time the House was again called to order. Roll Call: Present-Messrs. Ahulii, Beckley, Emmeluth, Ewaliko, Gilfillan, Haaheo, Kaauwai, Kauimakaole, Kawaihoa, Keiki, Kekaula, Keliikoa, Kumalae, Mahoe, Makainai, Makekau, Mossman, Nailima, Paele, Puuki, Robertson, Wilcox, Hihio and Mr. Speak er-24. Came in later---Messrs. Dickey, Hoogs and Prendergast---3. Absent---Messrs. Aylett and Kaniho---2. The Journal of Proceedings of the preceding day was read and approved. BILLS, JOINT RESOLUTIONS AND OTHER MATTERS FROM THE SENATE. The following communication from the Honorable Senate was read: Senate Chamber, Honolulu, T. H., March 15th, 1901. To the Honorable Speaker and House of Representatives, Territory of Hawaii: I have the honor to transmit herewith Senate Bill Number Thirty-three (33), entitled "An Act to protect laborers and employees from extortion," which was duly passed upon its third reading by the Senate of the Territory of Hawaii, this fifteenth day of March, A. D. 1901. Very respectfully, EDGAR CAYPLESS, Clerk of the Senate. BILLS ON FIRST READING. The following Senate Bill was read by title, passed first reading, and was ordered printed: S. B. No. 33, by Mr. Kanuha, entitled "An Act to protect laborers and employees from extortion." PETITIONS, MEMORIALS AND COMMUNI- The following Petitions were presented: Petition No. 16, by Mr. Beckley, on behalf of W. T. Callow, of Molokai, asking for an appropriation to reimburse him for paiai tallied by the Board of Health, but not paid for. Referred to the Committee on Public Health and Education. Petition No. 17, by Mr. Paele, on behalf of residents of Puunui, asking for the macadamizing of Liliha street. Referred to the Committee on Public Lands and Internal Improvements. Petition No. 18, by Mr. Paele, on behalf of residents of Iwilei, asking for the macadamizing of Iwilei street. Referred to the Committee on Public Lands and Internal Improvements. |