Session Laws of 1909, Relative to Deputy Sheriffs, begs leave to report as follows: This bill seeks to make the Deputy Sheriff of South Hilo, Hawaii, and the Deputy Sheriff of Wailuku, Maui, ex-officio, deputy sheriffs of their respective counties. After a careful consideration of this bill, and a full discussion of the subject matter, your Committee recommends that the bill be amended by striking out the last five lines of Section 1 of the bill, beginning with the word "The," and that in lieu thereof there be inserted the following phrase: "Every Deputy Sheriff so appointed shall, ex-officio, be Deputy Sheriff of the County." This amendment is not a rejection of the House Bill, but is an extension of its provisions to cover all the Counties. Your Committee sees no reason why South Hilo, and Wailuku should be singled out, and considers it a very desirable provision that every deputy sheriff appointed as by law provided should be ex-officio deputy sheriff of the whole county. Your Committee therefore recommends that the bill be passed as amended. Respectfully submitted, JUDICIARY COMMITTEE, ALBERT F. JUDD, Chairman. CECIL BROWN, R. H. MAKEKAU, Committee. March 11, 1911. Upon motion by Senator C. Brown, seconded by Senator Pali, the Report of the Committee was adopted; House Bill No. 8 passed Second Reading as amended, and was placed on the Order of the Day for tomorrow for Third Reading. Senator Judd presented a Report (No. 93) from the Judiciary Committee, recommending the passage of House Bill No. 71, as follows: REPORT ON HOUSE BILL NO. 71. To the Honorable Eric A. Knudsen, President of the Senate. Your Judiciary Committee, to whom was referred House Bill No. 71, Prohibiting the members of the several Boards of Supervisors from practicing or acting as Attorneys or Counselors at law in criminal cases and in certain civil causes, during their term of office, and prescribing a penalty therefor, begs leave to report as follows: After a careful consideration of this bill, and a full discussion of the subject matter thereof your Committee believes that it is not undesirable to have attorneys or counselors at law as members of boards of supervisors, and sees no reason why the fact that a man is trained in the law and has a license to practice should exclude him from representing the electors on the board of supervisors. The possession of such professional skill rather would fit him peculiarly for the office, and certainly should not prevent him from filling the office. This bill would prevent any practicing lawyer from becoming a member of the Board of Supervisors, since to become a member of such a board it would be necessary for him to practically discontinue his law practice. For the reasons above set forth your Committee recommends that this bill be tabled. Respectfully submitted, JUDICIARY COMMITTEE, ALBERT F. JUDD, Chairman. CECIL BROWN, R. H. MAKEKAU, Committee. March 11, 1911. Upon motion by Senator Kaleiopu, seconded by Senator Baker, the Report of the Committee was adopted, and House Bill No. 71 was tabled. Senator Judd presented a Report (No. 94) from the Judiciary Committee, recommending the passage of House Bill No. 99, as follows: REPORT ON HOUSE BILL NO 99. To the Honorable Eric A. Knudsen, Your Judiciary Committee, to whom was referred House Bill No. 99, To amend Section 2214 of the Revised Laws of Hawaii, Relating to records and certificates of marriage, begs leave to report as follows: This bill seeks to establish a very desirable rule of evidence, by making a duly issued marriage certificate prima facie evidence of marriage. Cases frequently arise in our Courts, having to do with real property, where it becomes necessary toestablish the fact of a marriage long after the parties thereto are dead, and where all the witnesses thereto have likewise passed away. The bill is also in accord with the policy of having uniformity of law in the states and territories in the United States, many of the States already having passed similar statutes. For the reasons above given your Committee recommend the passage of this bill. Upon motion by Senator Kaleiopu, seconded by Senator Pali, the Report of the Committee was adopted; House Bill No. 99 passed Second Reading, and was placed on the Order of the Day for tomorrow for Third Reading. Senator Chillingworth gave notice of his intention to introduce a Bill entitled "An Act Providing for the Purchase of Certain Lands, Water-Rights, and Waterways in Palolo Valley, and Palolo Hill Tract, in the City and County of Honolulu. Under suspension of the rules, Senator Chillingworth introduced Senate Bill No. 68, entitled "An Act Providing for the Purchase of Certain Lands, Water-Rights, and Waterways in Palolo Valley, and Palolo Hill Tract, in the City and County of Honolulu." The Bill passed First Reading by Title, and was referred to the Printing Committee. At 11:04 o'clock A. M., the Senate adjourned. Approved by the Senate: ERIC A. KNUDSEN, JOHN H. WISE, Clerk of the Senate. President of the Senate. TWENTY-SECOND DAY. Monday, March 13, 1911. The Senate met at 10 o'clock A. M., pursuant to adjourn ment. After prayer by the Chaplain, the Roll was called, showing Senator Kaleiopu absent. The Journal of the Twenty-first Day was read and approved. A Communication (No. 77) from the House of Representatives, notifying the Senate of its concurrence in the amendments made to House Bill No. 46, was read by the Clerk, as follows: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. Honolulu, T. H., March 11, 1911. The Honorable President and Members of the Senate of the Territory of Hawaii. Gentlemen: I have the honor to inform your Honorable Body that the Senate amendments to House Bill No. 46 were, this day, concurred in by the House of Representatives of the Territory of Hawaii. Very respectfully yours, EDWARD WOODWARD, The Communication was received and placed on file. A Communication (No. 78) from the House of Representatives, notifying the Senate of its concurrence in the amendments made to House Bill No. 28, was read by the Clerk as follows: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. Honolulu, T. H., March 11, 1911. The Honorable President and Members of the Senate of the Territory of Hawaii. Gentlemen: I have the honor to inform your Honorable Body that the Senate amendments to House Bill No. 28 were this day concurred in by the House of Representatives of the Territory of Hawaii. Very respectfully yours, EDWARD WOODWARD, Clerk, House of Representatives. The Communication was received and placed on file. A Communication (No. 79) from the House of Representatives, transmitting House Bill No. 117, was read by the Clerk, as follows: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. Honolulu, T. H., March 11, 1911. The Honorable President and Members of the Senate of the Territory of Hawaii. Gentlemen: I have the honor to transmit herewith, House Bill No. 117, which this day passed Third Reading in the House of Representatives of the Territory of Hawaii. Very respectfully yours, EDWARD WOODWARD, The Communication was received and placed on file. First Reading of House Bill No. 117, entitled "An Act to Amend Act 116 of the Session Laws of 1907, Relating to Hunting with Firearms." The Bill passed First Reading by Title and was referred to the Military Committee. Senator Hewitt presented a Petition (No. 5) from citizens and voters of Kau, Hawaii, praying for sundry appropriations, as follows: |