having a definite area retained in forests. At the present time, Government lands which can be placed in forest reserve are in detached pieces, with intervening pieces still under lease but which the holders would be willing to place under the forest reserve Act, if assured that adjoining gov. ernment lands were to be retained as such, and by such cooperation put in force a better organized system of forest reserve. You will notice that existing leases are undisturbed, and all action under this Act would be subject to said existing leases. This measure has the recommendation of the Board of Commissioners of Agriculture and Forestry. Respectfully submitted, A. N. HAYSELDEN, Chairman. PALMER P. WOODS, JNO. C. LANE. Senator Coelho moved that the Report of the Committee be adopted. Seconded by Senator Knudsen and carried. Senator Smith presented the Report (No. 8) of the Judiciary Committee on Senate Bill No. 20 as follows: Honorable E. F. Bishop, President of the Senate. Sir: The Judiciary Committee report consideration of Senate Bill No. 20, entitled "An Act to Appropriate Money for the Purpose of Defraying the Compensation of Members of the Senate of the Legislature of the Territory of Hawaii, in Regular Session, of the year 1907," and recommend that the title and Section I of the Bill be amended, so that as amended the Bill shall read: "An Act to Appropriate, Money for the purpose of Defraying the Expenses of the Regular Session of the Senate of the Legislature of the Territory of Hawaii, of the year 1907." "Be it enacted by the Legislature of the Territory of Hawaii: Section 1. There shall be and hereby is appropriated the sum of Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000.00) from the Public Treasury for the purpose of defraying the expenses of the Regular Session of the Senate of the Legislature of the Ter Section 2. This Act shall take effect from and after the date of its approval." As we recommend the passage of the Bill as amended. Senator Dowsett moved that the Report of the Committee be adopted. Seconded by Senator Lane. Senator Lane moved that the Report of the Committee be recommitted to the Judiciary Committee. Seconded by Senator Coelho. Senator Dowsett moved that the amendments recommended by the Committee be adopted. Seconded by Senator Lane. Senator Lane here withdrew his motion, and the motion of Senator Dowsett being put, carried. At 3:55 o'clock Senator Coelho moved to adjourn. Seconded by Senator Dowsett and carried. WILLIAM SAVIDGE, Clerk of the Senate. Approved by the Senate: E. F. BISHOP, President of the Senate. FIFTH DAY. Tuesday, February 26th, 1907. The Senate met, pursuant to adjournment, at 10 o'clock. ator Woods (excused) absent. The Journal of the Fourth Day was read and, upon motion of Senator Kalama, seconded by Senator Coelho, approved as read. Senator Hewitt for the Committee on Education reported verbally on Senate Resolution No. 5 that the Committee had interviewed the Superintendent of Public Instruction who had informed the Committee that it was a necessary expenditure and the Committee recommended that the item be inserted in the Appropriation Bill. Senator McCarthy moved that Senate Resolution No. 5 be laid on the table to be considered with the Appropriation Bill. Seconded by Senator Coelho and carried. Senator Lane for the Printing Committee reported Senate Bills Nos. 27 and 29 printed and ready for distribution. Senator Dowsett offered the following Resolution (No. 6) relating to the Salaries of the Officers of the Senate: RESOLUTION. RESOLVED that the following amounts be allowed as salaries for the Officers of the Senate. Senator Dowsett moved that the Resolution be adopted. Seconded by Senator Hayselden. Senator Kalama moved that the Resolution be referred to the Committee on Accounts. Seconded by Senator Makekau. The motion to adopt the Resolution was then put and carried. The Senate proceeded with the Order of the Day. Third Reading of Senate Bill No. 4 entitled "An Act to Amend Act 53 of the Session Laws of 1905 entitled 'An Act to Provide One Fire Department for the Towns of Wailuku and Kahului, One for the Town of Lahaina, and One for any other Town in the Territory where such Department is properly Organized under the provisions of this Act." The Bill passed Third Reading on the following showing of Ayes and Noes: Ayes: Senators Brown, Chillingworth, Coelho, Dowsett, Gandall, Hayselden, Hewitt, Kalama, Knudsen, Lane, McCarthy, Makekau, Smith and Bishop—14. Noes: 0. Not Present: Senator Woods—1. Third Reading of Senate Bill No. 14 entitled "An Act to Amend Section 2263 and 2265 of the Revised Laws of Hawaii, Relating to the Right of Married Women to Deal with their Separate Property." The Bill passed Third Reading on the following showing of Ayes and Noes: Ayes: Senators Chillingworth, Coelho, Dowsett, Gandal, Hayselden, Hewitt, Kalama, Knudsen, Lane, McCarthy, Smith and Bishop-12. Noes: Senators Brown and Makekau—2. Not Present: Senator Woods-1. Third Reading of Senate Bill No. 20 entitled "An Act to Appropriate Money for the Purpose of Defraying the Expenses of the Regular Session of the Senate of the Legislature of the Territory of Hawaii, of the year 1907." The Bill passed Third Reading on the following showing of Ayes and Noes: Ayes: Senators Brown, Chillingworth, Coelho, Dowsett, Gandall, Hayselden, Hewitt, Kalama, Knudsen, Lane, McCarthy, Makekau, Smith and Bishop—14. Noes: 0. Not Present: Senator Woods-1. Third Reading of Senate Bill No. 22 entitled "An Act Prohibiting the Cutting, Damaging or Injuring of Trees and Shrubs within the Territory of Hawaii." The Bill passed Third Reading on the following showing of Ayes and Noes: Ayes: Senators Brown, Chillingworth, Coelho, Dowsett, Gandall, Hayselden, Hewitt, Kalama, Knudsen, Lane, McCarthy, Makekau, Smith and Bishop-14. Noes: 0. Not Present: Senator Woods-1. Third Reading of Senate Bill No. 25 entitled "An Act to Amend Section 379 of Chapter 28 of the Revised Laws of Hawaii as Amended by Act 65 of the Session Laws of the Territory of Hawaii passed by the Legislature at its Regular Session of 1905, Relating to the Board of Agriculture and Forestry." The Bill passed Third Reading on the following showing of Ayes and Noes: Ayes: Senators Brown, Chillingworth, Coelho, Dowsett, Gandall, Hayse'den, Hewitt, Kalama, Knudsen, Lane, McCarthy, Makekau, Smith and Bishop-14. Noes: 0. Not Present: Senator Woods-1. Second Reading of Senate Bill No. 31 entitled "An Act Making Appropriations for the Departmental Use of the Territory." Senator Dowsett moved that the Bill be referred to the Committee on Ways and Means. Seconded by Senator Knudsen and carried. Second Reading of House Bill No. 13 entitled "An Act to Appropriate Money for the Purpose of Defraying the Expenses of the Session of the House of Representatives, Territory of Hawaii, of the year 1907, from the Public Treasury." Senator Knudsen moved that the Bill pass Second Reading. Seconded by Senator Lane and carried. Second Reading of Senate Bill No. 27 entitled "An Act to Designate the Pay of Laborers engaged in Constructing or Repairing Roads, Bridges or Streets, Water Works, or any other works for the Territory of Hawaii, or for any Political Subdivision theeof." Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means. Second Reading of Senate Bill No. 29 entitled "An Act to Authorize any Person, Firm or Corporation to Store Oils or other Liquid Explosives in his, their, or its own Warehouse in Honolulu." Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means. At 10:41 o'clock Senator Coelho moved to take a recess subject to the call of the Chair. Seconded by Senator Lane and carried. At 11:10 o'clock the Senate reconvened. Senator Coelho moved to take a recess until 2 o'clock. Seconded by Senator Hewitt and carried. AFTERNOON SESSION. The Senate reconvened at 2 o'clock. A communication (No. 8) from the House of Representatives returning Senate Bill No. 15 was read by the Clerk as follows: |