The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-12-18

making laws for the ation5, IL Is py no
means proper to enact laws for the protec-
ton of rulers only, without providing fCr
the protection of their subjects; neither Is
1t proper to enact laws ID enrich the chiefs
only without regard TO enriching their sub
jects also; and hereafter there shall be no
means by any laws enacted which are at
variance with what Is above expressed,
neither shall any tax be assessed nor any
service of labor required of any man in a
manner which is at variance with the above
sentiments.
1.-THE above sentiments are hereby pub
lfshed for the purpose of protecting alike
both the people and the chiefs of all these
islands while they maintain a correct de-
pertinent, that no chief may be able TO OPP
press any subject, but that chiefs and peo-
pie may enjoy the same protection under
one and the same law.
Protection is hereby secured to the per-
sons OF all the people together with their
lands, their building lots. and all their
property, while they conform TO the laws OF
the kingdom, and nothing whatever shall be
taken from any individual, except by eX-
press provision of the laws. Whatever chief
shall act perseveringly in violation of this
constitution shall no longer remain chief
OF the Hawaiian Islands, and the same shall
be true of governors, officers and all land
agents. But If any one who is disposed
should change his course and regulate his
conduct by law, 1t shall then be In the
power OF the chiefs to reinstate him in the
place he occupied previous to his being de-
posed
GOD MUST BE OUR AID"
1T is our design to regulate our kingdom
according to the above principles, and thus
seek the greatest prosperity both OF all the
chiefs and all the people of these Hawaiian
Islands But we are aware that We cannot
ourselves alone accomplish such an object
God must be our aid; for it is His province
alone to give perfect protection and prosper
ity. Wherefore, we first present our sup
plcatlon TO Him that He will guide us to
the right measures and sustain us in our
work. 1t is therefore our fixed decree:
"Ftrst-That no law shall be enacted which
Is at variance with the word of the Lord
Jehovah, or at variance with the general
spirit OF His word. All laws Of the islands
shall be In consistency with the general
"Second-AI men of every religion shall
De protected in worshiping Jehovah and
standing, but no man shall ever be pun
ished for neglect of God unless he INJURIES
his neighbor, or brings evil upon the king
DOM
'Third-The law shall give redress to every
man who is injured by another without n
Ian t., OF his own and shall protect all men
while they conduct properly and shall pun
ish all men who commit crime against the
kingdom or against individuals, and no un-
equal law shall be passed for the benefit of
one or the injury of another
"Fourth-No man shall be punished unless
his crime be first made manifest, neither
shall he be punished unless he be first
brought to trial in the presence of his ac-
cusers, and they shall meet face to face,
and the trial having been conducted ac-
cording to law, and the crime made mani
fest in their presence then punishment may
be inflicted.
mitted to sit as Judge or act upon jury to
try his particular friend (or enemy, or one
who Is especially connected with him.
acquitted and it shall afterward be made
to appear that some friend who tried him
wi his rend Gf the his
for the purpose of enriching himself. then
there there shall be a new trial allowed before
those who are impartial"
ORIGIN OF THE GOVERNMENT
The origin of the present government and
system of policy is as follows:
"Kamehameha 1 was the founder of the
Kingdom and to him belonged all the land
from one end Of the islands to the other,
though not his own private property. 1t
belonged to the people and the chiefs i'm
common With whom Kamehanieha / had
the management of all the landed property
Wherefore. there was not formerly, and is
not now. any person who could or can con-
Vey away the smallest portion of land with
out the consent of one who has the direc-
sons who have had the direction OF it from
that time down: Kamehameha l. Kane
hameha III, and at the present time Kane
hameha III. These persons have had the
direction of the kingdom down to the pres
ent time. and all documents written by
them. and no others, are the documents OF
confined to Kamehameha III and his heirs.
ana his heir shall be the person whom
ne ana the chiefS shall appoint during his
lifetime: but should there be no appoint
ment. then the decision shall rest with the
chiefs and the House of Representatives.
Then follow the prerogativeS of the King.
He is the sovereign of all the people and
OF all the chiefs. He has the right TO form
treaties with the rulers of all other king
doms; also to receive ministers sent by
other countries, and he has the power to
confirm agreements with them.
The constitution then treats of the duties
OF the Premier of the kingdom and the
governors Of the different islands. In these
particulars the constitution seems to be
modelled largely after the English methods
The constitution also provides for House
| of Representatives, and no measure can
become a law without the approbat ton of a
majority of the members of the House
The constitution also provides for a SUI
preme Court of six persons, the King and
the Premier being ex officio members. The
constitution provides that there shall be
no further trial after theirs" Life, death
confinement, fine and freedom from it are
| all in their hands.
The method to bring about changes in the
constitution is as follows: Hereafter, If il
shall be thought desirable to change il no.
tice shall be previously given that all peo-
f! pie shall understand the nature of the pro-
posed change, and the succeeding year, al
| the meeting Of the chiefs and the repre-
sentative body, If they shall agree as &c
| the addition proposed, or as to the .altera-
| ton, then they may make it" This con.
! sttution was signed Oct. s, 1910, at Homo
| Prime Minister.