The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1864-08-20
Proceedings of the Constitutional
Convention.
Concluded from frst Page.
Twcnty-NinGh Day.

SATURDAY, August 18th, 1864.
The Convention met NJ IL y. NJ, and was opened
as usual.
Hon. Mr.. Bishops amendment to Article cd. was
announced rs before the Convention.
His Ex. X. e. Wyllie begged leave TO second it,
saying that It object was one OF Cancellation and COM
promise. lie asked the Delegates TO consider that
the amendment intended 10 exclude vice, drunken
ness and gaming from having a voice in the nation,
and that they would lie answernble if they resisted
this measure. The late Chief Justice Lee, DR.. Arm
strong and MIR. Richards changed their opinion en-
tirely before their death. and thought that IA restrict
ed suffrage wonld be of advantage.
Hon. C.. kapaakea then made some remarks,
reviewing some Of the previous discussion on this
Article Cpd.
Upon being asked for it. by Mr.. Nahuku, Hon.
MIR Bishop explained his amendment.
His Majesty the King then said, that this amend
ment Of Hon. MIR. Bishop was the same in intent as
the former one. but as be did not like the change in
form, he could not consent to it. He was sorry that
members had 30 firmly stood by their opinion on this
subject. The Delegates say that this voting is n
natural right. and he said it was not; aud the gov
eminent had a share in determining, who shall vote
for representatives 10 come up here and deliberate
with the King and the Mobiles. DR.. Judd says that
this is u natural right of the people; il is only so in
popular governments. When the American colonies
rebelled they were as civilized az the English. II is
not so here, the people are just emerging from the
darkness. This privilege has only been lately given
to this people. Ii is not right to have the voice of
the ignorant, the vngrant and the idle heard in the
government. The vagrant act is now q dead letter,
and this property qualification will assist its opera
tion. Ii will be useless 20 discuss this amendment.
Mr. Kuaea would like to pass on 10 the remaining articles of
the revision, and after the adjournment of SIX weeks this article
could be considered with more light on the third reading, and
give the Delegates that opportunity for its consideration which
His Majesty. with the aid OF men OF education and Intelligence,
had already enjoyed.
After some little discussion the amendment of Mr. Bishop was
put and passed, the Delegates as follows: Yeas-kauwahi, Ka-
haieaahu, P. Wood, Kamalo, Meyers, Kuudsen, fanemo, kepoi-
kai, Nahaku, kOakanu. Robertson. IL. Nays-Nartin. q. Z.
Judd, C. H. Judd, Green, l.. Il. Hitchcock, Ukeke, Kuaea,
Wans, $.
1t then passed the Mobiles as follows: Yeas-Their Excellen-
cis Wynie, NahaoIelus, Kanoa and Dominis. Hons. Lunalilo,
KaIakaua. Bishop, Kshanu, kapaakea and Kamskau-l0.
Nays-H r. H. the Kuhina Nui, His tx. C. G.. Hopkins and
Hon. J. lis.
His Majesty the King then voted against the amendment.
Hon q NJ Robertson then moved to I'LL the blanks as fol-
lows: $50. SO and St5 IN order to try the question once
more, which was put to the Delegates and lost. The minority
we're as follows: Kauwahi, Kahaieaahu. Wood, Eamaio, Hane-
Ills Majesty then dissolved the Convention with the following
speech:
His Majesty said
This Is the fifth day Of the discussion Of this article, and it is
certain thzi the Delegates could not pass the article. In ny es-
tioa. lfthis article does not pass. IL is certain that this Govern
nett loses its Mousrchicsl character. 1 believe this, and so /
am advised by educated men and statesmen. Therefore the
Convention terminates now.
1 thank the Delegates Of the People tor the willingness with
which they have come here, and the patience with which they
have discussed with me The Constitution of 1852 was given to
the people by Kamehan~hI Ill, to remain so long only As il
sss for the interests OF the people and what h. gave he cluld
take away. Therefore, | think this gives mt power TO take it
away Under God l sit upon this throne, aud it is my duty to
defend its interests. l therefore take away The Constitution Of
1852. and l will give you a Constitution.
As my Ministers are not advised of this intention. / ask them
20 remaia in their respective positions. lest there should be any
confusion or disturbance I ask also, al otner officers Of this
them wish to resign. under the present circumstances. they are
Al liberty To do so.
mean, Of a Convention Of the Three Estates, 1 will consent to
meet chem. hut l give a Constitution at once for the government
Of tile country.
The business Of this Convention IS done, and the Convention
IL dissolved.