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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1901
Page
1
The Judiciary Committee reports against repealing Act 71 by implication under the Organic Act. It urges that authorization for bonds under Republic of Hawaii law cannot be granted by the Territorial Legislature without Organic Act changes. The committee cites the need for lawful amendments and notes bonds previously authorized under the 1892 statute.
A disputed Hawaii bond issue centers on the Organic Act and an Act of the Repatri ter of Hawali. The Acting Governor Cooper’s report and the opinions of Brown Crabbe and White weigh whether bonds may be issued without legislative approval and how appropriations should be treated in the appropriation bill.
Funeral services for James H. Hunt Honolulu fire chief were held at the Masonic Temple with Worshipful Master W. H. Wright officiating. Burial followed at Nhuani cemetery in the Masonic plot. Relatives and friends joined a procession including police, Hawaiian Band, and Fire Department members. Hunt, born in Waltham Massachusetts, died at Queen’s Hospital after an illness of more than a month at age 58. He served as chief for eight years and joined the department in 1904.
In Wallaki on May 26 William Stalley known as the Alatamacoon was confined at Walloku Jail awaiting trial. He sent a letter to Deputy Sheriff Hayselden denying all charges and suggesting inquiry of President McKinley into his former reputation.
Reports say a planned confrontation between Prov Honed Nxbt and an unknown saboteur at Camp Kinley likely to collapse over purge issues and missing funds. Locals suspect soldiers staged the drama, with many preferring to stay hidden after being called out.
Brockey reports on his Hawaii delegation meeting with President McKinley and officials in San Francisco. He describes reception as courteous and productive, noting talks with Wilson and Cabinet members about Hawaii’s agriculture and economy, and urging economy in future appropriations and settlement of legislative tensions.
Sven described Hawatt’s choices and said the House acted properly in expelling Secretary Cover. The interview notes he was courteously received in San Francisco and praised a Transport Lawton plan. He asserted Hawaii’s people would not be forgotten amid ongoing political tensions.
Captain Gregory of the steamer Mika bala aided the endangered schooner Hore Brahm off Walatual, offering a tow after a misnavigation left the latter aground. The Mikahala towed swiftly despite mud, risking reward negotiations while the crew worked to free and protect the ship and crew.
During the forenoon, John Hollen presented a report from the Committees on Military matters. A recessed resolution urged the clerk to request the Attorney General to explain why government or court evidence cannot be used in Fire Commission proceedings. Ammolntheald noted a defense by a government attorney and lack of evidence from the Territorial Authority, urging cost cuts on expert valuations. The resolution was adopted. A petition for 6000 dollars for funds was received. An attempt to delay the Public Health Committee report failed. Gilfillan was allowed to present a minority report. The Public Lands report was postponed to 2 o’clock.
The Waialua Innne of Waialua bonds worth 500000 at 1 per cent were taken by Claws Spreckels & Co with a joint bid. A Japanese winery case involving Waka wife was heard before District Commissioner Kite. A Chinese servant drowned at Waikiki. Kisimote remanded to the Second Cheenmit Court term awaiting appeal. A jury panel was named Beet Hower Rin Kuby 8 Mhiliie 16 Martnan and Clem Quinn. A second meeting is set for tonight at eight o'clock.
Report of a special committee notes Independents in the Senate favor a formal inspection by the food commissioner. The committee adopted a plan requiring a written report to be submitted.
Washington May 2 The naval board in charge of Pearl Harbor Hawaii completed its report. It supports Pearl Harbor as the only harbor in the Ha part of the group and proposes commercial land uses while considering inland tracts. The plan includes a deep water channel and batteries at the harbor entrance. Senate recess interrupted further action as discussions touched on food commission spending and health committee reports.
In the Executive Council, Treasurer WoW and Weight discussed the budget and needed figures for May and June. June expenditures estimated at 150,403, with a balance near 100,000 in the red after November taxes. An opinion by A P Dole on Tampa tax revocation. penalties debated. Camira & Co liquor license issue, and Hawaiian Investment and Trust Co seeks charter amendment to Hawaiian Trust Company.
The transport Lawton arrives after a long voyage from San Francisco and is docked at Navy Wharf. Quartermaster Captain HT Clayton assumes charge of the Yemel, with clerk J Athoff helping. The troop aboard are men of the 11th Infantry. The ship will await further orders on Tuesday.
The commission on fire claims convened this morning and adjourned to hear testimony in the Bhimamote case. Up to date 749 claims have been filed, totaling about 400000.
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