fees is so small that it does not, in the opinion of the committee, warrant the change of the law. The committee therefore recommends that the Bill be tabled. Respectfully submitted, JUDICIARY COMMITTEE, J. H. CONEY R. H. MAKEKAU G. P. KAMUOHA Wm. T. ROBINSON. Upon motion by Senator Castle, seconded by Senator Kamauoha, the report was adopted. The Bill was thereupon ordered tabled. Senator Castle. for the Committee on Judiciary, presented a report (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 22) recomending that Senate Bill No. 12, entitled: "An Act to repeal Chapter 113 of the Revised Laws of Hawaii, 1915, relating to the widening of certain streets," be referred to a Select Committee of the Senators from Oahu. The report was read by the Clerk as follows: Honorable Charles F. Chillingworth, Honolulu, T. H., March 5, 1917. Sir-Your Judiciary Committee, to which was referred Senate Bill No. 12, entitled: "An Act to repeal Chapter 113 of the Revised Laws of Hawaii, 1915, relating to the widening of certain streets," begs leave to report as follows: The present law provides that certain streets in Honolulu shall be widened in accordance with the law as set forth in the Revised Laws. This law was enacted in 1896. The vital section of the chapter provides that if any persons or corporation makes or constructs any improvements within the lines set forth, such person or corporation shall be without remedy for any loss or damage that may be caused by the removal or destruction is required by the widening of the streets named. The city and county engineer informs us that only a few of the streets have been widened in accordance with the law. The question presented by this bill is not a legal one but is merely a question of policy which should be decided, to a large extent, by the Oahu delegation. The committee therefore recommends that this bill be referred to the Oahu delegation. Respectfully submitted, JUDICIARY COMMITTEE, J. H. CONEY R. H. MAKEKAU G. P. KAMUOHA Wm. T. ROBINSON. Upon motion by Senator Kamauoha, seconded by Senator Makekau, the report was adopted. The Bill was thereupon referred to a Select Committee of the Senators from Oahu, with Senator Quinn as Chairman. Senator Shingle introduced Senate Bill No. 52, entitled: "An Act making appropriations out of the General revenues for the biennial period ending June 30, 1919."' Upon motion by Senator Shingle, seconded by Senator Cooke, the Bill pased First Reading by title. Upon motion by Senator Pacheco, seconded by Senator Quinn, the Bill was referred to the Committee on Enrollment, Revision and Printing. Senator Pacheco introduced Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 6, petitioning the Congres of the United States to grant statehood to Hawaii. The resolution was read by the Clerk as follows: CONCURRENT RESOLUTION. Petitioning Statehood for the Territory of Hawaii. WHEREAS the people of Hawaii, previous to the annexation of the Hawaiian Islands by the United States of America in the year 1898 had established and maintained for more than five decades an independent national government, recognized by all the governments of the world; and thereby demonstrated their capacity for self-government as a soverfieign state, and WHEREAS immediately folowing the annexation of Hawaii by the United States. Congress passed an Organic Law giving Hawaii the status of a territory, which form of government has been the traditional stepping stone to statehood, and WHEREAS under this form of government the citizens of the Territory of Hawaii have conducted their government and domestic affairs in a progresive, able and patriotic manner, proving abundantly their ability for the development of the highest standards and ideals of American citizenship among all classes of its cosmopolitan population, and WHEREAS Hawaii, the state, is as certainly the natural and ultimate destiny of this Territory as was the annexation by and admission as an integral part of the United States of America, and WHEREAS the splendid record of our people, the evidences of their enterprise, the proofs of their inteligence, patriotism and ambition is such as to command for them a respect and confidence equalling that accorded the citizens of any state in the Union. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Senate of the Legslature of the Territory of Hawaii, the House of Representatives concurring, that the Congress of the United States of America is hereby respectfully requested and petitioned to pass an enabling act authorizing the citi zens of the Territory of Hawaii to, and naming the date when they shall, elect delegates to a constitutional convention for the purposes of framing a constitution for the government of the State of Hawaii, the same to be in full force and effect when approved by Congress and the President in manner and form usual to the admission of states, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be for warded to the President of the United States. the President of the United States Senate and the Speaker of the House of Reprsntativs, and to the Delegate of the Territory of Hawaii at Washington. M. C. PACHECO, Senator, 3rd Senatorial District. Upon motion by Senator Castle, seconded by Senator Cooke, the resolution was referred to the Committee on Enrollment, Revision and Printing. Senator Pacheco introduced Senate Resolution No. 10 providing for a visit by the members of the Senate to the District of Kalawao. The resolution was read by the Clerk as follows: RESOLUTION. BE IT RESOLVED by the Senate that in order to enable the Legislature of the Session of 1917 to secure direct information of the needs of the people, and other legislation required to improve the conditions and promote the welfare and contentment of the residents of the District of Kalawao, in due time for consideration and action during this legislative session, the Health Committee of the Senate is hereby directed and authorized to make all necessary arrangements and to have full charge and control, on behalf of the Senate of an official visit to be made to the District of Kalawao, as soon as the same can be conveniently arranged. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Senate Health Committee is hereby directed and empowered to confer with the Health Committee of the House of Representatives to make such joint arrangements as they may deem advisable to carry into effect the intention of this resolution. M. C. PACHECO, Senator, 3rd Senatorial District. Upon motion by Senator Makekau, seconded by Senator Kamauoha, the resolution was referred to the Committee on Public Health. Senator Pacheco introduced Senate Bill No. 53, entitled: "An Act to reapportion the membership in the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Territory of Hawaii among the Senatorial and Representative districts on the basis of the population of each of said districts and of the citizens of the Territory of Hawaii as based on the census enumeration of 1910." The Bill was referred to the Committee on Judiciary. At this point the President called the Vice-President to the Chair and took a seat on the floor of the Senate. Third Reading of Senate Bill No. 33. entitled: "An Act to prohibit the importation of intoxicating liquors into the Territory of Hawaii, and to prohibit the manufacture and sale of such liquors therein, and providing for a referendum of this Act to a vote of the registered voters of the Territory of Hawaii." Senator Chillingworth moved that all action under Third Reading of this Bill be deferred until to-morrow. This motion was seconded by Senator Hind. Senator Chillingworth having withdrawn his motion before the same was put, Senator Pacheco moved that the Bill be referred to the Committee on Judiciary for the purpose only of having that committee report on the legality of the bill at Wednesday afternoon's session. This motion was duly seconded, and upon being put to a vote, carried. The President thereupon resumed the Chair. Third Reading of House Bill No. 17, entitled: "An Act to amend Section 28 of the Revised Laws of Hawaii, 1915, as amended by Act 152 of the Session Laws of 1915, relating to primary law." The Bill was read throughout by the Clerk. Upon motion by Senator Coney, duly seconded and carried, the Bill passed Third Reading on the following showing of ayes and noes: Ayes: Senators Castle, Coney, Correa, Cooke, Hind, Kamauoha, Makekau, Mikaele, Robinson and Mr. President. Total. 10. Noes: Senators Baldwin, Desha, Pacheco, Quinn and Shingle. Total, 5. Third Reading of House Bill No. 18, entitled: "An Act to amend Section 1517 of the Revised Laws of Hawaii, 1915, relating to general elections."' The Bill was read throughout by the Clerk. Upon motion by Senator Makekau, duly seconded, the Bill passed Third Reading on the following showing of ayes and noes: Ayes: Senators Baldwin, Castle, Coney, Correa, Cooke, Desha, Hind, Kamauoha. Makekau, Mikaele, Pacheco, Quinn, Robinson, Shingle and Mr. President. Total 15. Noes: None. At 2:50 o'clock p. m., upon motion by Senator Makekau, seconded by Senator Robinson, the Senate adjourned to Tuesday, March 6, 1917 at 1:00 o'clock p. m. Approved by the Senate: 1. Loures Clerk of the Senate. Jetting th President of the Senate. ELEVENTH DAY Tuesday, March 6, 1917. The Senate met at 1:00 o'clock p. m., pursuant to adjournment. After prayer by the Chaplain, the roll was called showing all Senators present. The Journal of the Tenth Day was read by the Clerk, and upon motion by Senator Robinson, seconded by Senator Kamauoha, was approved. A communication from the Governor of the Territory of Hawaii (Dept. Com. No. 9) with reference to a review of the National Guard to be held on Sunday, March 11, was read by the Clerk, as follows: Honorable C. F. Chillingworth, Executive Chamber, Honolulu, Hawaii. March 5, 1917. President of the Senate, Territory of Hawaii, Honolulu, T. H. Sir:-I have this day directed the Adjutant General, Territory of Hawaii, to arrange a review of the local units, National Guard of Hawaii and Naval Militia, for 10:00 A. M., Sunday, March 11. Respectfully, LUCIUS E. PINKHAM, Governor of Hawaii. A communication from Samuel I. Johnson, Brigadier-General, N. G. H., (Dept. Com. No. 10 ) was read by the Clerk, as follows: Hon. Charles F. Chilliiugworth, President of the Senate, Honolulu. March 5, 1917. Sir:-I regret that the Coast Artillery troops of the National Guard will be unable to participate in the review scheduled for Sunday, March 11, owing to the fact that equipment cannot be issued to these organizations, due to lack of armory facilities in which to store the same. an It is much desired that members of your honorable body be given opportunity to see these troops in action, and you are therefore invited, together with the Military Committee of the Senate and any other members who desire to be present, to witness a drill of these two companies at Fort De Russy, Thursday afternoon, March 8, at 4:30 o'clock. It is requested that you convey this invitation to the Military Committee and to the Senate at large, and that this office be notified of the number in your party, in order that transportation may be provided. SAM'L. I. JOHNSON, |