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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1905
Page
4
A fragment from the Evening Bulletin discusses war funding, vouchers, and public spending, with remarks on Hawaii, Korea, Japan, and Russia. It notes debates over loan appropriation, price controls, and tensions influencing commerce and governance. The text mentions politicians and committees, urging restraint and accountability.
The Merchants' Association doubts the timing of a general taxation revision and questions why business leaders delay. They wonder why a change in taxation is not urged earlier, casting doubt on whether the legislature truly wants a tax reform.
The Judiciary Committee of the House granted a hearing on the recently codified Tariff, praising the thorough process and Davin’s role. The debate focused on the merits of allowing full consideration of both sides in the matter while the local Home Rule group urged reconsideration of the recent congressional election in the territory.
A fragmented report notes lack of hearing on a petition from a national symbolic group and criticizes procedural delays. It highlights hopes to influence the United States Senate on Hawaii harbor funding, urging swift passage within seven days.
A continuation of House proceedings discusses road improvements in Kolow district, a proposed $2,510 for a courthouse, and funding for school housing. The Education Committee is to consider allocations for Law pahorhve and Pohakupuka school homes while a water works system in Manoa valley is debated. No final appropriations. references to Organic Act amendments and other bills are noted.
Reported actions include 28 bills recommended to the Printing Committee and adopted by the House with two exceptions. The exceptions related to And ewy’s $100,000 Manoa water works and Pula’s $12,000 Walmpon road repairs, tabled to await appropriation bill. Proposals include $20,000 for Manoa valley road extension and a veterinary practice regulation. A joint agricultural bounty resolution sought a 2 to 4 cent pound bounty on Hawaiian cattle, sent to the U S Senate and House leadership. Several resolutions for roads, schools, and boarding needs were presented and referred. Noon recess and adjournment noted.
A fragmented page notes a land donation for widen road, totaling 672.10, with reluctance to spend more. Debates cover committee budgets for the railroad bill, withdrawal of a concurrent resolution, and a joint resolution to supply Revised Laws copies to Code Commission members and clerks. A Voucher Burned Act and joint resolutions proceed.
A 1905 legislative session deliberated a joint committee order to prepare county cost estimates for Hawaii and Oahu Maui and Kauai Counties. Key figures argued over funding needs for roads and county government structures while amendments sought loan sums and law revisions.
A Hawaii Senate session details proposed resolutions, budget inquiries, and health committee bills. Actions include amendments to civil code provisions, taxes by region, and waste management legislation. A late note reports a found fetus on Nouagy street and ongoing police inquiry, with university lectures beginning to admit women.
Official notice from Honolulu Hawaii Territory House and Senate dated February 1905 confirms the joint resolution’s adoption in both chambers. Presented by Speaker Erica KD Sen and Clerk Kalauokalani with Senate President Isenberg and Clerk Savidge validating the act on dates in February 1905.
A letter from F. Pollita in the city warns Cuban sugar rush may cause a market drop as planters push product before rains. It notes uncertainty in future prices amid global conditions and forecasts. The U S S Petrel departed the harbor after clearance and will wait at the Navy wharf before sailing. The transport Logan is due on the sixth. a gunboat may head to Midway Island. Premium contest prizes of 1000 dollars are displayed at Schuman Carriage Co. Ltd.
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