glish and Hawaiian in the public schools. Referred to the Committee on Public Health and Education.

On motion of Mr. Hoogs, the House thereupon adjourneu.

House of Representatives,

Honolulu, T. H., April 10th, 1901.

The House came to order at 9:14 o'clock a. m., pursuant to adjournment.

Hon. J. A. Akina, Speaker, presiding.

Prayer by Chaplain Kamoku.

Roll Call:

Present---Messrs. Ahulii, Aylett, Beckley, Dickey, Ewaliko, Gilfillan, Hihio, Kaauwai, Kauimakaole, Keiki, Kekaula, Keliikoa, Mahoe, Makainai, Monsarrat, Mossman, Nailima, Paele, Prendergast, Puuki, Robertson, Wilcox and Mr. Speaker ---23.

Came in later---Messrs. Emmeluth, Hoogs, Kaniho and Kumalae---4.

Excused---Mr. Kawaihoa---1.

Absent---Messrs. Haaheo and Makekau---2.

The Journal of Proceedings of the preceding day was read and approved.

BILLS, JOINT RESOLUTIONS AND OTHER

MATTERS FROM THE SENATE.

The following communications from the Honorable Senate were read:

To the Honorable Speaker

Senate Chamber,

Honolulu, T. H., April 8th, 1901.

and House of Representatives.

Territory of Hawaii:

I have the honor to transmit herewith Senate Bill No. 51,

which duly passed its third reading in the Senate this 8th day of

April, A. D. 1901.

I have the honor to herewith transmit Senate Bill No. 15, which duly passed its third reading in the Senate this 8th day of April, A. D. 1901.

EDGAR CAYPLESS,

Clerk of the Senate.

Senate Chamber,

To the Honorable Speaker

Honolulu, T. H., April 8th, 1901.

and House of Representatives,

Territory of Hawaii:

I have the honor to transmit herewith Senate Bill No. 16, which duly passed its third reading in the Senate this 8th day of April, A. D. 1901.

EDGAR CAYPLESS,

Clerk of the Senate.

BILLS ON FIRST READING.

The following Senate Bills were read by title and passed their first reading:

S. B. No. 51, by Mr. White, entitled "An Act to regulate and provide for the inspection, testing, storage and sale of Petroleum and its products, and to repeal all parts of an Act regulating and providing for the inspection, testing, storage and sale of Kerosene Oil, approved on the 14th day of November, A. D. 1890, known as Chapter LXVIII, Session Laws of 1890, and to

repeal all

parts

Oil for fuel and mechanical purposes, approved the 22nd day of April, A. D. 1896, and known as Act 14, Session Laws of 1896, inconsistent with the provisions of this Act."

of an Act to permit the importation of Kerosene

S. B. No. 15, by Mr. C. Brown, entitled "An Act to amend Section 424 of the Penal Laws, relating to the illegal manufacture for sale of spirituous liquors and substances,"

S. B. No. 16, by Mr. C. Brown, entitled "An Act to amend Section 425 of the Penal Laws, relating to distillation of spirituous liquors."

The following Bills, notice of which had previously been given, were introduced, read by title, passed first reading, and were ordered printed:

II. B. No. 94, by Mr. Makainai, entitled "An Act to extend School Street from Liliha Street to Kamehameha IV Road, in the District of Honolulu, Island of Oahu, and to make appropriation for said extension."

II. B. No. 95, by Mr. Nailima, entitled "An Act granting a franchise to construct, maintain and operate an electric railway in the District of Hilo, Island of Hawaii, Territory of Hawaii:"

H. B. No. 96, by Mr. Keliikoa, entitled "An Act to authorize and provide for the construction, maintenance and operation of a steam railway or railways in the District of Kau, North and South Kona, and South Kohala, Island of Hawaii."

H. B. No. 97, by Mr. Keliikoa, entitled "An Act to authorize the Secretary of the Territory of Hawaii to issue license to any one applying for the same to practice medicine in the Territory of Hawaii."

H. B. No. 98, by Mr. Emmeluth, entitled "An Act to amend Section 5 of Act 23 of the Laws of 1896, relating to the widening of certain streets in Honolulu."

REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES.

The following reports of Standing Committees were presented:

On H. B. No. 7, by Mr. Hoogs, entitled "An Act to authorize and regulate the placing of electric wires in the streets of Honolulu," from Mr. Makainai, Chairman of the Committee on Public Lands and Internal Improvements, recommending certain amendments, and that Bill do pass with proposed amendments. Consideration of report postponed, to be taken up with Bill.

On Petition No. 59, by Mr. Aylett, asking for an appropriation of $13,000 for macadamizing and repairing Manoa roads ($10,000 for the lower road, and $3,000 for the upper road), Honolulu, Oahu, from Mr. Makainai, Chairman of the Committee on Public Lands and Internal Improvements, recommending that $5,000 for building and macadamizing lower Manoa road and $3,000 for repairing upper road be inserted in the Appropriation Bill. Consideration of report postponed, to be taken up with Appropriation Bill.

On Petition No. 42, by Mr. Puuki, asking for an appropriation of $14,000 for repairing roads, District of Hanalei, Kauai,

from Mr. Makainai, Chairman of Committee on Public Lands and Internal Improvements, recommending that Petition be granted. Consideration of report postponed, to be taken up with Appropriation Bill.

On H. B. No. 14, by Mr. Kumalac, entitled "An Act to prohibit the Board or Boards of Health, or Health Officer or Officers from condemning for destruction any property without compensation," from Mr. Emmeluth, Chairman of the Committee on Judiciary, recommending that the Bill be laid upon the table. Consideration of the report postponed, to be taken up with the Bill.

On H. B. No. 74, by Mr. Robertson, entitled "An Act to amend Section 11B of Act 39 of the Laws of 1898, relating to the auditing of public accounts and disbursement of public moneys," from Mr. Emmeluth, Chairman of Committee on Judiciary, recommending that Bill do pass. Consideration of report postponed, to be taken up with the Bill.

On S. B. No. 13, by Mr. C. Brown, entitled "An Act amending Section 182 of the Penal Laws, relating to gross cheat," from Mr. Emmeluth, Chairman of Committee on Judiciary, recommending that Bill do pass, with certain amendments. Consideration of report postponed, to be taken up with the Bill.

On S. B. No. 14, by Mr. C. Brown, entitled "An Act to amend Section 174 of the Penal Laws, relating to the offense of receiving stolen goods," from Mr. Emmeluth, Chairman of Committee on Judiciary, recommending the Bill do pass with certain amendments. Consideration of report postponed, to be taken up with the Bill.

On Petition No. 56, by Mr. Puuki, asking for an appropriation to pay expenses of jurors while attending Circuit Court, from Mr. Emmeluth, Chairman of Committee on Judiciary, recommending that the Petition be laid upon the table. Report adopted.

NOTICES OF BILLS.

Notice was given of intention to introduce the following Bills:

By Mr. Kaniho, entitled "An Act in relation to Attorneysat-Law."

By Mr. Monsarrat, entitled "An Act repealing Sections 428, 429 and 430, and amending Sections 431 and 433 of the Penal Laws, relating to the manufacture and sale of intoxicating li quors."

By Mr. Makainai, entitled “An Act regulating plumbing, house drainage, cesspools and the re gistration of plumbers in the City of Honolulu, Oahu, Territory of Hawaii."

By Mr. Makainai, entitled “An Act empowering the Superintendent of Public Works to appoint an Inspector of Weights and Measures and defining the duties of said Inspector."

By Mr. Emmeluth, entitled "An Act defining unlawful influencing of voters and providing for the punishment thereof."

By Mr. Beckley, entitled "An Act to regulate the fares of school children on public conveyances within the hours of 8 a. m. and 3 p. m. on school days."

RESOLUTIONS.

The following Resolution was introduced:

H. R. No. 104, by Mr. Beckley, relating to extension of Vineyard Street to Kamehameha IV Road through the Kamehameha School premises. Adopted.

PETITIONS, MEMORIALS AND COMMUNI

CATIONS.

Under a suspension of the Rules, the following Petitions were presented:

Petition No. 69, by Mr. Ahulii, asking for an appropriation of $40,000 for building road, District of Hana, Maui. Referred to the Committee on Public Lands and Internal Improvements.

Petition No. 70, by Mr. Dickey, asking for an appropriation of balance due William A. McKay, on Hana road contract, District of Hana, Maui. Referred to the Committee on Public Lands and Internal Improvements.

Petition No. 71, by Mr. Puuki, relating to the accumulation of bone-meal, remnants of cattle, meat, etc., from residents of Kapalama and Iwilei, Oahu. Referred to the Committee on Public Health and Education.

PRIVILEGED REPORTS.

Mr. Prendergast, Chairman of Committee on Enrollment, Revision and Printing, reported the following Senate and House Bills printed and ready for distribution:

S. B. No. 15, by Mr. C. Brown, entitled "An Act to amend Section 424 of the Penal Laws, relating to the illegal manufacture for sale of spirituous liquors and substances.”

S. B. No. 16, by Mr. C. Brown, entitled "An Act to amend Section 425 of the Penal Laws, relating to distillation of spirituous liquors."

S. B. No. 51, by Mr. White, entitled "An Act to regulate and provide for the inspection, testing, storage and sale of Petroleum and its products, and to repeal all parts of an Act regu