H. B. No. 12, by Mr. Haaheo, entitled "An Act to repeal Section 861 of the Civil Laws of 1897," was read by title and referred to the Committee on Finance. H. B. No. 11, by Mr. Kaniho, entitled "An Act to abolish personal taxes and to repeal Sections 806, 807 and 809 of the Civil Code, relating thereto," was read by title and referred to the Committee on Finance. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES. The report of the Committee on Public Health and Education on the Petition presented by Mr. Mahoe from the residents and voters of the Second Precinct of the Fifth Representative District, recommending that the prayers be denied and the Petition be rejected. The report of the Committee was adopted. PRIVILEGED REPORTS. Mr. Prendergast, Chairman of Committee on Enrollment, Revision and Printing, reported the following Bills printed and ready for distribution: H. B. No. 14, by Mr. Kumalae, entitled "An Act to prohibit the Board or Boards of Health or Health Officer or Officers from condemning for destruction any property without compensation." H. B. No. 15, by Mr. Haaheo, entitled "An Act to amend Section 814, Chapter 59, of the Civil Laws." H. B. No. 20, by Mr. Paele, entitled "An Act to amend Sections 872 and 873 of the Penal Laws of 1897." 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." 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." H. B. No. 27, by Mr. Dickey, entitled "An Act to abolish personal taxes." BILLS ON FIRST READING. Under a suspension of the Rules, 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. 30, by Mr. Dickey, entitled "An Act to amend Chapter 57 of the Penal Code of 1869, entitled 'An Act to miti gate the evils and diseases arising from prostitution,' by adding a new section thereto." BILLS, JOINT RESOLUTIONS AND OTHER On motion of Mr. Dickey, the Rules were again suspended to permit the following communication from the Honorable Senate to be read: First Legislative Assembly of the Territory of Hawaii, To the Honorable Speaker Eleventh Day, March 6th, 1901. and House of Representatives: I have the honor to advise you that House Concurrent Resolution No. 1, relating to Committee to investigate the Tax Law of this Territory, was this day passed by the Senate, and referred to its Committee on Ways and Means, consisting of Senators D. Kanuha, G. R. Carter and S. E. Kaiue, and of Senator Paris to act with such Committee. I have the honor to be, Very respectfully, EDGAR CAYPLESS, Clerk of the Senate. BILLS ON FIRST READING. Under a renewed suspension of the Rules, 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. 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 of Mr. Robertson, the House thereupon adjourned. S. MEHEULA, Approved: Clerk. JOSEPH A. AKINA, Speaker. TWELFTH DAY. House of Representatives, Honolulu, T. H., March 7th, 1901. The House came to order at 10:03 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, Emmeluth, Ewaliko, Gilfillan, Haaheo, Hihio, Hoogs, Kaauwai, Kauimakaole, Kaniho, Kawaihoa, Keiki, Kekaula, Keliikoa, Kumalae, Mahoe, Makainai, Makekau, Monsarrat, Mossman, Nailima, Paele, Prendergast, Puuki, Robertson and Mr. Speaker---29. Excused---Mr. Wilcox---1. The Journal of Proceedings of the preceding day was read and approved. PETITIONS, MEMORIALS AND COMMUNI- The following Petition was presented: Petition No. 7, by Mr. Paele, from a Committee of the Hawaiian Relief Society, praying for pecuniary aid. Referred to the Committee on Public Health and Education. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES. The following Report of Standing Committee was presented: Mr. Emmeluth, Chairman of the Committee on Finance, to which was referred the communication of H. M. Dow, asking for reimbursement to the amount of $440.00 claimed to nave been overpaid into the Treasury, presented a Majority Report, recommending that the sum of $339.95 be inserted in the Appropriation Bill to reimburse Mr. H. M. Dow. On motion of Mr. Mossman, consideration of the report was postponed, to await a Minority Report to be presented by Mr. Hihio. NOTICES OF BILLS. Notice was given of intention to introduce the following By Mr. Monsarrat, entitled "An Act giving right of appeal in all cases of contempt." By Mr. Kawaihoa, entitled "An Act to establish and maintain school libraries." By Mr. Makainai, entitled "An Act providing for the numbering of buildings and lots in the District of Honolulu, Island of Oahu." By Mr. Makainai, entitled "An Act providing for names of streets, roads and lanes in the District of Honolulu, Island of Oahu." RESOLUTIONS. The following Resolution was introduced: A Resolution by Mr. Keliikoa, asking for an appropriation of $3,000 for widening road, South Kona, Hawaii. On motion of Mr. Dickey, consideration of Resolution was postponed, to be taken up with the Appropriation Bill. 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. 32, by Mr. Hihio, entitled "An Act to amend Sections 319 and 323 of Chapter XXXV of the Penal Laws." H. B. No. 33, by Mr. Hihio, entitled "An Act for the suppression of vice and immoral and lewd practices, and to repeal Sections 856 to 863, both inclusive, of the Penal Laws of Hawaii." H. B. No. 34, by Mr. Prendergast, entitled "An Act to provide for the Great Seal of the Territory and to repeal Chapter V, Title II, Civil Laws of Hawaii." H. B. No. 35, by Mr. Prendergast, entitled "An Act to authorize and provide for the construction, maintenance and operation of a street railway upon certain streets and roads in the District of Honolulu and elsewhere on the Island of Oabu, Territory of Hawaii, by the Hawaiian Tramways Company, Limited." H. B. No. 36, by Mr. Makainai, entitled "An Act providing for the control and management of the Government sewerage system." H. B. No. 37, by Mr. Aylett, entitled "An Act to repeal Sections 317, 318, 319, 322 and 323 of the Penal Laws of 1897, relating to Sunday." H. B. No. 38, by Mr. Emmeluth, entitled "An Act to amend Section 2 of Act 23 of the Laws of the Republic of Hawaii, Session of 1896." H. B. No. 39, by Mr. Nailima, entitled "An Act to provide for the election of a Delegate to the House of Representatives of the United States; fixing the time, place and manner of holding such election; providing for notice of vacancy, and for ordering a special election to fill such vacancy; also providing for the approval and ratification of the election of such Delegate voted for at the general election held in the Territory of Hawaii in the year A. D. 1900." BILLS ON SECOND READING. The following Bills were taken up for consideration upon their second reading: H. B. No. 14, by Mr. Kumalae, entitled "An Act to prohibit the Board or Boards of Health or Health Officer or Officers from condemning for destruction any property without compensation." Referred to the Committee on Public Health and Education. H. B. No. 15, by Mr. Haaheo, entitled "An Act to amerd Section 814, Chapter LIX, of the Civil Laws." Read by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. H. B. No. 20, by Mr. Paele, entitled "An Act to amend Sections 872 and 873 of the Penal Laws of 1897." Read by title and referred to the Committee on Public Health and Education. 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." On motion of Mr. Makekau, the House thereupon resolved itself into a Committee of the Whole for the consideration of said Bill. Hon. C. H. Diekey in the Chair. At 3:50 o'clock p. m. the Committee rose and Chairman Dickey presented the following report: Hon. J. A. Akina, Honolulu, T. H., March 7th, 1901. Speaker, House of Representatives: Sir---Your Committee of the Whole House, to which was referred House Bill No. 21, beg leave to report that your said Committee of the Whole has decided to recommend that the House Bill No. 21, together with a substitute Bill and the amendments considered by the Committee, be referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Very Respectfully, C. H, DICKEY, |