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I LEGISLATURE IN HARMONY ENDS ITS LONG TERM (From Sundny's Dally.) ooooooooooooooooc A MESSAGE TO THE LEGISLATURE OF THE TERRITORY OF HAWAII. I have no further public business to recommend for your consideration at this session of tho Legislature. Permit mo to congratulate you upon the completion of the work of tho session and to thank you for the liberal appropriations you have made for tho administration of tho public affairs of tho Territory. SANFORD B. DOLE. Executive Chamber, July 11, 1003. Governor. OOOOOOCOOOC)OOCXXXXX3CXXXX5CXDOOOOOOOOOaOOOOOOOOOOOOOOCO The Second Legislature passed shortly before midnight. It was as harmonious in closing as it was tempestuous during its ante agreement days, a veto from the Governor being unanimously sustained. The day was one which saw passed the three important measures, the loan bill and the two salary bills, and in both houses the vote was such as to show the readiness of the members to get through their work. The expressions of good will were many and the session closed with the utmost good feeling. The veto of the governor hits Hilo hardest, but the lower house recbgnized its justice and all voted for its being sustained. There was no discordant note and the adjournment was after an earnest and heartfelt expression by Speaker Beckley. IN THE HOUSE When tho House met there was first presented the conference report upon the Six Months' Salary Bill, handed in by Knudsen, and signed by nil conferees except Kumalae and Lewis. The reading had proceeded for a short time when Kumalae entered and at once raised a point of order that the conference committee had met during the morning, voted to reconsider the Items of Superintendent of Public Instruction and Auditor, adjourning before that was accomplished, that In consequence there were no salaries for those officers. Speaker Beckley took the report and found that it did contain the Items In question, and .therefore ruled out the point of order. Upon tho completion of the reading of the report Kuplhea. moved that the report be adopted. Lewis said that there would be a minority report and Kumalae suggested that during the afternoon there would be a report submitted and moved also that there be a postponement of action until afternoon. He said the two items had been reconsidered and left in the air. Kelllnol paid that faith had been broken with tho Senate often enough and he thought Uip piajorlty report should be adopted H once, , BECKLEYJ?LACES POINTS. ' SpeakeViJeckiey majority party must bear the brunt of tho public criticism In the event of failure of the appropriation bills. The question was not only a political one, there would be not only a political Issue made of It but as well a racial one. The Hawaiian people were on trial and by their votes were to be Judged. The members of the House had been characterized as back yardmen and Incompetent, men not expected to pass any legislation of benefit to the people. It was therefore the time for, the members to show Just how they would be judged. He said he was not making ,the statement to Influence votes but he deemed It his duty as presiding ofilcer to give to the House timely warning of the condition of affairs. The bill was then passed by ayes to four noes, the latter being Kumalae, Lewis, Olll and Paele. The conference report on the Eighteen Months' Salary Bill was then submitted by Chairman Kalamn. There was absolutely no discussion, though after the vote "Wright began to explain that he Insisted on the Campbell Item but he soon quit Tho vote was twenty-four ayes, five noes, the noes being Kuplhen, Lewis, Olll, Paele and Wright, Kumalae voting ay: with the remark that he did not vote for Mnrston Campbell. The messnge of Governor Dole vetoing the Item of appropriation for the Kona Orplmnge was then read. Lewis moved to sustain and Wright to override. The vote showed twenty-eight In favor of sustaining the veto, the one negative being Wright. LOAN BILL GOES THROUGH. Fernandez moved to adopt the majority report on the Loan bill. Aylett rose to make his swan's song before he would support the bill. He said the last canoe was to be launched and If it was to bring prosperity und happiness he called on everyone to strike tho paddles deep nnd send the canoe along merrily till It touched every shoiofrom Hawaii to Nllhau. He said the time had come to prove that Legislators ere not here for purpose other than the good of the people, despite the charges against them, which they could show by voting for the report and pass-Ing the bill. Olll fought against "Or" as did nlho, tho latter saying that the bill woum De inerrectlve to bring pence 10 me people; only misery would fol low It, when the citizens wanted coun ty government and It was denied them. Paele said he was grieved over the use of tne word, seconding OIH's slon that the Senate smuggled In the or". Fernandez rose to defend tho Senate nnd the conference report, making one of the strongest and most cogent argu ments ot tne session. Speaker Beckley Interrupted once during a colloquy to say that there seemed a misapprehension. No bonds could be Issued or money spent except tor specific uses as In the bill, and the J2.000.000 would be spent among the people. This Is the most Imnortnnt Wll of the session, he said, for the Improvements must be made, and If County Government is delayed still the work of the Territory must go on. It there Is diversion of funds the officials must answer to the people at the next election. The money borrowed must be spent where It Is directed by this House. FERNANDEZ IS RESPONSIBLE Fernandez continued that condemnation of the Senate was Ill-timed. He ' said it was not n. Snnntnr whn nrnnnsed the word "or" but himself, and he took nil responsibility, for he knew that by its use the appropriations would he ex ponded Just where the Legislature dl rected. He defended the Senate, said that this course nlone saved the bill, nnd called for everyone to support It. The previous question being cnlled the vote was had there being twenty-seven ayes to two noes. Lewis ot Hilo nnd Paele voted no and Kanlho nnd Olll In voting nye said they did so fo the benefit of the people. Their votes were received with cheers. The Coney Estnte claim bill, with Senate amendments wns then passed without a dissenting vote. TO FIX UP JOURNAL. Chllllngworth offered this resolution: Be It Resolved, That the Clerk of this House be nnd Is hereby empowered to prepare the Journal of this House in extra session nnd have at least E00 copies of the same printed 200 In English nnd 300 In Hawaiian ard to1 have them bound. If possible, together with the Journal of this House In regular smslon. Be It further Resolved, That In order to allow sufficient time for the completion of the records of this House, the proper disposition of its papers, nnd the distribution of copies of the Journal to the members and others ns described, the said Clerk is hereby given forty days under pay, who will also take charge of all the furniture nnd writing materials of the House and turn them over to the Superintendent of Public Works for safekeeping nnd for the use of the succeeding House of Representatives. Be It further Resolved, That the Clerk Is hereby ordered to distribute copies of the Journal as follows: To each of the members, 5 copies of both versions; to the members of the Sen-ate, 1 copy of each version; 1 copy to the several heads of departments nnd bureaus, I copy to the several libraries and pul lie Institutions In this Territory nnd 40 copies of each version to bo reserved by the Clerk for the use of the members of the House of Repre sentatives and Senate of the year 1905, and the balance If any to be turned over to the Secretary of the Territory to be by him distributed as he thinks best. The resolution ns originally Introduced made provision for sixty days, but on motion of Mr. Harris the length of time to be allowed the clerk was reduced to forty days. The House then took a recess until 8 o'clock. EVENING SESSION. It wns 9 o'clock when the House wns again called to order. The Senate reported the agreement to tho eighteen months' salary bill conferenco report nnd to the Six Months' bill report ns well. The Senate llkewiso transmitted Us concurrent resolution, requesting and authorizing the Goernor nnd Secretary to issue one-fourth of tho bond Issue In denominations of 1100. The House took up tho resolution Immediately and Kelllnol moved that It bo adopted. The roll call showed twenty ayes nnd nn absence of noes, nnd the resolution was declared adopted. Kalamn offered a resolution giving the stenographer thirty days with pay to assist the clerk In preparing tho Journal and index. The resolution was adopted. Vlda then presented the following resolution: "Resolved, That the House of Representatives ot the Second Legislature of the Territory of Hawaii express their high appreciation of the fair, temperate and able manner with which Hon. l'reu. w. Beckley, Spenker ot the House, has presided over the deliberations of the session now closing. His strict Integrity to his Important trust ns a representative of the whole people, his nonpartisan spirit and his thoughtful and timely counsels in deal-Ing with the Issues of popular and competent government have Inspired tho confidence of his associates In this House, materially advnnced the best HAWAIIAN GAZETTE, TUESDAY JULY 14, 1903 SEMI-WEEKLY. Interest of the Territory and Hshed a more harmonious sentiment' among nil reputable American citizens, of these Islands. "Ilesolvcd, That we ns representatives' of tho people extend to Sneaker Deck - ley our congratulations for his success nnd our thanks for the courteous con - , nlderatlon shown nil members of this House Irrespective of party or class."' order that the bill provided for a de-Clerk Mehculu put the question nnd'clslon of the Supreme Court, unanimously the House voted. Senator McCandless said the Supreme Speaker Beckley won called upon by Court had nlready decided through tho the members of the House to make a approval of the Chief Justice to the speech and said thnt he thanked the deed. members of the House for their klndj President Crnbbe Informed the Business he snld wns first er he had but a minute more, to which nnd there should be nothing to stand he said he had only ust begun Tils before that. He would not take the speech. ( time of the House he said further thanl Senator Woods moved he have an express his good .wishes. He then tension of two hours. appointed Messrs. Harris, Kumalae and Kelllnol to wnlt on the Governor nnd notify him thnt the House had finished its business. Senator Baldwin, Paris and entered nnd announced thnt they had come to ask If the House had any further business, were told thnt a committee to act with them had been named and the two committees retired to wait on tho Governor, the House taking a recess which lasted until 10:45 o'clock. VETO. IS SUSTAINED, Tho House then recelveu the veto message of several Items In the Loan bill. Harris moved that tho veto be spread on the journal of the House and Kumalae moved to sustain the veto of the Governor, the motion receiving the votes of the twenty-two members present. Secretary Carter then notified the House of the signature of the two salary bills. The Governor's congratulatory message was next read and then came the the close. Speaker Beckley congratulated the House upon Its work and thanked the members for their efforts. The House he said, may have occupied more time man necessary, dui tne uovernor words of congratulation were before him, thanking the legislators for their labors. The Improvements asked by constituents were provided. Uhe rec ord wns one to be proud of despite ad- verso newspaper comments. By the vote of the day, he said, all racial differences and pretty schemes hnd been put aside and the interests of the people regarded. Some Instances of utterances occurred but that was the exercise of the privilege of Amer ican citizens. Thanking the members for their ex presslon of confidence he said It was a priceless tribute, and that what sue cess he had attained was shared by all members of the House, many differing In political belief, but here having sunk nil such differences and worked for the people. After benediction the House adjourned sine die all singing "Aloha Oe" and "Hawaii Ponol." IN THE SENATE. Governor Dole's veto of the Kona Or phanage subsidy was unanimously sus tained by the Senate yesterday morn ing. Senator Dickey, as committee of one, had reported that the chartered title of the Institution was "The Hawaiian Orphanage and Industrial School Association," and that the charter provided among other things that every trustee, director and officer cf the corporation should be a member of the "Church of Christ," ns such believing in Jesus ns the Son of G"od and In Immersion ns baptism. HOUSE RELATIONS. The House by letter Informed the Senate lof the appointment, ns members of a conference committee on Sen-ate bill No. 3, eighteen months' salaries: Representatives Harris, Kala-ma, Knudsen, Wright and Kou. Another House message announced that body's concurrence in the Senate amendments to House bill No. 10, the last unpaid bills measure. Senator Dickey said he would vote to sustain the veto, not because the place was a school as he did not consider It a school any more than a private home where a governess was employed but because there was no such Insti tution as the Kona Orphanage and the money therefore could not be expended even If voted. "Shall the Item pass notwithstanding the veto of the Governor?" was decided In the negative by the votes of nil members present, viz.: Achl, Baldwin, Crnbbe, Dickey, Isenberg, Kalue, Kaohl, McCandless, Paris, Woods 12. Senator Dickey presented a resolution authorizing the President nfter adjournment to certify nil bills for ex penses of the special session of the Senate which he found correct, which carried with an amendment by Senator Achl allowing the Clerk pay for twenty days nfter adjournment. THE CONEY BILL. Under a motion of reconsideration, the bill appropriating $12,000 to recompense tho Coney Estnte for Tantalus road damnges, with the Semite amendment making It subject to n decision of the Supreme Court, came up for third rending. Senator McCandless wns ruled against on his point of order that there could be no reconsideration of the vote, since there wns no such majority In the case ns was required for the final passage of n bill, reconsideration In nry practice being only movnble by one who had voted In tho majority. Thn Senator then proceeded to speak against the bill. Senator Baldwin called the spenker to order, as there was no motlon.before the house, and moved that the bill pass. Senator McCandless cited tho will of the late John II. Coney, showing that It devised one-half of the property In equal parts to his wife and sister and the half remainder to his children. It nlso gave the executrix power, with the approval of his wife and a Justice of the Supreme Court, to sell any or all of tho real estate. Mrs. Hanlelea, executrix, with the signed npprovnl of Mrs. Coney and tho lato Chief Justice Judd, conveyed a GO-foot right of way through the Tantalus property of the estate to tho Hawaiian Government In IS91, The spenker nrgued that the notion of the Senate In reconsidering tho bill, as In considering It on Friday, wns a Blur on the Public Lands committee by which It wns unanimously recommended to be tabled, an Insult to the memory of the late Chief Justice Judd nnd nn attempt to wrongfully! present $12,000 of public money to private parties. He quoted the dent of the Senate as valuing the Tan talus land at J300.000, arguing that It would nave oeen comparatively worm less but for the Government road built at great expense. Senator Iscnbcrg raised the point of Senator Baldwin moved he be given till midnight, as his evident Intention was to talk the bill to death, Senator McCandless spoke of there being hundreds of other people who felt they had grievances ngatnst the Government and asked why one such party should be singled out for relief from the Legislature. There was no mistaking the meaning of the Coney will or the deed thereunder. Senator Isenberg thought every member would stand up to thank the committee for Its work, but when Senator McCandless said he understood that will ho was away off. He (Isenberg) would ,not put his father's will Into the Senators hands for construing. Senator McCandless returned to the attack, but soon ended with nn appeal to the Senate. In the public Interest, to reject the bill. THE BILL PASSED. The bill passed third reading upon a bare majority of all the members of the Senate, the vote being: Ayes Achl, Baldwin, Crabbe, Isenberg, Kalue, Kalauokalani, Nakapaahu, Woods 8. Noes Dickey, Kaohl, McCandless, Paris 4. At 11 o'clock recess was taken until 2 p. m., the President intimating that an evening session would also be necessary, as the Governor could hardly examine and sign all the remaining bills In the afternoon. LAST NIGHT'S SESSION. A communication wns received from the House notifying the Senate of the concurrence In amendments to House Bill No. 9, and a further letter notifying the Senate of the adoption of the reports on Senate Bills No. 2 and 3 nnd House Bill No. 2. LABOR RESOLUTION DEFEATED. The Kumalae joint resolution providing for Increase in pay of laborers to $1.G0 per day was defeated by the Senate. Senator Dickey moved to indefinitely postpone; Kalauokalani to adopt. Senators Baldwin, McCandless, Paris, Achl and Dickey opposed the resolution as Inconsistent with public policy. The opposition was based on the ground that the increase In wages would injure rather than help the laborer. It was pointed out that only so much money was available for pay of laborers and that nn Increase In wages would mean a decrease In the number of men employed. Conditions were such now that a large number of men would be thrown out of employment In case the resolution was adopted. The resolution failed, six to Ave vote being on the motion to Indefinitely postpone as follows: Ayes Achl, Baldwin, Dickey, Isenberg, Paris, 6. Noes Crabbe, Kalue, Kalauokalani, Kaohl, Nakapaahu. 5. RULED OUT OF ORDER. The Andrade joint resolution asking Congress for Pearl Harbor Improve ments, coffee bounty, etc., was next called up. Senator Baldwin moved to refer to a committee of three. Senator Paris raised the point of or der that the resolution could not be considered, as not having to do with appropriations. President Crabbe sus tained 'the point of order, and the reso lution was killed. Senator Paris moved that a commit tee of three be appointed to notify the Governor and House of the Senate's readiness to adjourn. Carried. And the chair appointed Senators Paris, Baldwin and Kalauokalani. At 9:10 the committee reported the action of the House and that the Governor had stated that he had no further business for the legislature but was still con sidering the Loan bill. The House communicated lis adop tion of the Loan band resolution and a another recess was taken. THE VETO MESSAGE. At 10:45 the Senate reconvened and the following veto message was read: A Message to the Legislature of the Territory of Hawaii: I am unable to approve of the following Items of Act Is 18 being "An Act Making Special Appropriations for the Use of the Govern ment of the Territory ot Hawaii during the two years which will end with the 30th day of June, A. D. 1905:" Wharf and Landing, Hilo, Ha waii $20,000.00 Homestead Road, Pololu to Honokane 2,000.00 Purchase Police Patrol Wagon and Equipment 1,000.00 nnd lng road, Lahatna to 6,000.00 Road Machinery 6,000.00 nnd Ing road, Moloaa to wal 6,000.00 road, ulll Landing to Llhue Post Office 10,700.00 and ing road, Nawlltwlli Landing to Llhue Mill via Court House 6,500.00 and ing roads from Koloa town, Including road to Koloa Landing 6,000.00 My objections are ns follows: The wharf and landing at Hilo are not necessary at the present time, there being now one good wharf there belonging to the government at which Bhlps can He, and another wharf being under construction by the Hilo Rail road Company of a very large size, which, by agreement with tho Government will be open to the public. As to tho rest of the Items object a ed to, It appears to mo to bo an unsound policy for the Government to borrow money for Its running expenses for repair work and for objects not of POPE TRANSACTS BUSINESS ON HIS DEATH BED (ABBOOIATED PBEB8 OABXtEQBAMB.) ROME, Italy, July io. Pope Leo was atrain subiprtnrl tr, operation today to relieve the pressure on the lungs resulting from a. gathering of nus in the nlenm. Tim nnnmtinr, tnc :,i. ...... f.,i -,.i ;. '.:..: ."'",: .... ..u i. Galium passcu a quiet uay. a bulletin issued tonight says that the Pope is resting easily and seems somewhat improved. ROME, July io. The Pope is passing a restless night with occasional sleep. The fact that he takes nourishment encourages the populace but the physicians are hopeless. There is no significant change. ROME, July ii. The vitality of the Pope is inexplicable. His mind is wonderfully clear and he transacts business and holds audiences with cardinals. Prolonged sleep today created some uneasiness, The Pope s heart action has improved. Cardinal Satolli says that the life of the aged Pontiff is only maintained by the use of powerful stimulants. Arrangements for the conclave are - ing. ROME, July 12. Continued improvement is shown in the of Pope Leo XIII. He was able to participate in the celebration of a mass in a room adjoining his chamber. Encouraging bulletins are issued from the Vatican. These indicate that his respiration is somewhat ameliorated and the use of oxygen has been discontinued. The Pope now sits in an arm chair and receives visiting Cardinals, who have been summoned to attend the consistory which will follow his death. o V PEKING, July n. The conference between the representatives of Japan and Russia over the Manchurian question is fruitless and. the war talk is the most violent that has been heard in years. o BARSTOW, Cal July n. Japanese and Mexican laborers on flip Snnfn T7 f, 1.n1 1,4- 4. -1 - !- i r """"" i"wau uu n "jjiil luuuy in wnicn iour men were , i ... killed and fifty injured. ST. PETERSBURG, July n'. The government has made 850 arrests at Kishineff, holding 250 of the prisoners for trial. H M. Dewittc favors the acceptance of the American petition. o SOFIA, July 11. Representatives of the powers report terrible outrages by Turkish officers in Bulgaria against both sexes. The Government has rescinded the order calling out the reserves. o NEW YORK, July 11. There have been fifty-five deaths in two days from sunstroke in this city and several hundred prostrations. Tonight the wave shows signs of having been broken. o . RAWLINS, July 11. Fire again frustrates the work of the men trying to rescue the imprisoned miners. o LEAVENWORTH, Ks., July 12. Negroes and soldiers engaged in a street row here today. Shots were exchanged and several persons were injured. The soldiers and citizens immediately organized into a mob and declared their intention to lynch the negroes. The police were armed but they had great difficulty in dispersing the mob. Several jwysons are seriously inj'ured and should they die further trouble is feared. The military officers have been asked to suspend all passes to soldiers at tire fort. 0 BELGRADE, July 12. The birthday of King Peter was celebrated here today with thanksgiving services. These were generally attended. It is announced that the King will pay a visit to the Czar' at St. Petersburg about the middle of September. A crisis is expected very soon involving the complete reconstruction of the Servian cabinet. o I BALTIMORE, Md., July 12. A heavy wind storm accom panied by a downpour of rain swept over the northern portion of this city today. Fifty houses were unroofed and three hundred people were rendered homeless. 0 CONSTANTINOPLE, July 12. Spirited engagements have taken place at several points along the Macedonian-Bulgarian frontier. Both Turkish and Bulgarian officers accuse the other side of having crossed the frontier. o KANSAS CITY, Mo., July 12. The Missouri fast mail train and an excursion special were in collision just outside this city today. Three persons were killed and not less than fifty were injured. somewhat permanent character; for Instance, repairing and improving roads already constructed, purchasing road machinery, harness, wagons or horses. As our successors fifteen years hence will have to pay for this loan, It is Just to them that the work for which It expended should be lasting enough to be of permanent, or at least, of long continued benefit to them. I therefore return the .said Act for your reconsideration of the said Items. SANFORD B. DOLE, Governor. Executive Chnmber, Territory of Hawaii, July 11th, 1903. Senator Dickey moved to consider the message Item by item. The Hilo wharf veto was sustained unanimously, 9 to 0, and It was found .then that nine votes could not pass anything over the veto. On the Honokane road Item the veto was overridden, all the Senators voting In that manner. The patrol wagon veto wns sustained unanimously, that of Lahalna road bus. talned by the vote ot Crabbe, the other nine voting to override. The road machinery veto was also sustained The last three vetoes were sustained In the same manner, Isenberg said he wanted the Koloa road Item to pase, to be on record, notwithstanding the House's action. It got the necessary ten votes. Secretary Carter notified the Senate of the signing of the two salary bills. "Where is that little bill of the Coney bill?" Inquired Isenberg. "Pocketed, where It belongs," replied McCandless. The Governor's message of appreciation was then read. Senator McCandless presented a resolution thanking tho President for his Impartiality, etc. It was adopted with standing vote. The resolution of Senator Baldwin thanking all the Senate officers was also adopted. The reading of the minutes was Interrupted by the arrival of Kumalae, an ...:. r . "".""""'J'. vs- whom Senator Baldwin Introduced as "A message from the Governor." Kumalae confused, did not deliver his message. The Journal was approved as react nnd Kumalae then whispered to Crabbe that the House was ready to adjourn sine die. Senator Baldwin moved that the Sennte adjourn sine die, President Crnbbe thanked the Senators for their kindness, and on behalf of the Senate thanked the Governor and department heads for their courtesy and aid. He spoke of the fact that tho Senate was a unit; there was no party In the Senate, all was for the good of the people. After prayer by the chaplain, th Senate adjourned sine die at 11:18 o'clock. -. NOT A MINUTE Bhould be lost after n child shows symptoms of cholera tantum. The first unusual looseness er of the bowels should be sufficient warn ing. 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