Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1894-06-14
HAWAII IS A REPUBLIC.
New Government Formed by Pres
ident Dole and His
Followers.

Followers.
Victoria, B. c., June 1.-The steamer
Arawa. from Honolulu on the I'd Of
June. reports that the new constitution
of Hawaii was the all-absorbing topic
Of conversation and debate when the
steamer sailed 1t has just been promul-
gated and published. 1t contains many
features peculiar to itself. Its first sec
ton, dealing with the rights of persons
and property. recognizes God as the Su-
! preme Ruler of the Universe and de-
ciares for universal equity and liberty
of the press and Hawaiian subjects. ANY
| newspaper, however, Which advocates.
| restoration of monarchia government, or
any speaker taking the platform in the
| Queens cause or suggesting force TO
accomplish a change of government,
shall be considered a traitor and treated
accordingly The right of habeas corpus
is declared to be vested in all men and
| only to be suspended in time of national
peril. 1t is not available to persons hay
| ing entered the country illegally. The
right of trial in all eases is decreed and
slavery forever prohibited whenever
slave enters the territory of this repub-
lic,' the constitution enacts, ''he shall be
, free"
Articles II, II and Is, relating to the
i powers of taxation and appropriation
vested in the legislature of eminent DO
main and of military subsection to law.
follow closely the lines of the American
constitution. The Republic of Hawaii is
the form of government decided upon,
the territory to include all previously
known as the kingdom Of Hawaii, and.
the right Of citizenship IS extended to
persons born in the Hawaiian Islands,
persons naturaliZed according to laws en-
acted in his behalf. and persons who, not
being Hawaiian citizens, have taken On
active part in the formation of the re-
publican OF supported the provisional
government in whose cases al usual
qualifications are to be waived. The pro-
| cess of naturalization is to be similar to
that of the United States, applicants be-
ing required to have at least one years
residence in the islands and the intention
of permanent location. They must also
| be able to read and write and speak the
English language and to explain in Eng
| lish intelligently any part or parts OF the
constitution. They must be citizens or
subjects Of country having treaty re-
| lations with the Hawaiian Republic. and
of good moral character. not felons nor
fugitives from justice; engaged IN some
lawful calling or employment capable
| of Welding support, and posseSsors in
each ands every case of property within
the republic. worth at least 500 The
usual formal declaration of the foregoing
| acts with an oath of abjuration and al
! !egianco must pass the justice OF the ST.
preme court OF the republic. Letters OF
denization are provided for i'll case or
temporary residents who do not desire
| citizenship.
The government of the republic is di-
vided into executive, legislative and judi
cia branches, the powers of each being
preserved distinct and separate. The eX-
ecut;ve power is vested in the President
and cabinet and of our ministers, as fol-
lows: Minister Of foreign affairs, min
lister of Interior minister of finance and
attorney general. The President is re-
CURED to be not less than So years Of
age native of the islands or a resident
therein for not less than fifteen years,
and citizen. He shall be elected to hold
Office for six years and cannot succeed
himself in office. The president, with the
approval of the Senate appoints members
of the cabinet, judges of the supreme
and circuit courts, the auditor-general and
foreign countries. Minor appointments of
officials of all classes resident in the
country, also. are to be named by the
President and his cabinet. The power Of
pardon. except in cases of Impeachment,
rests with the President. After the Pres-
dent come the minister of foreign affairs.
minister of the interior. minister of
finance and attorney general, in order of
priority as named, who shall be eX-officio
members of both houses with all rights
| except that OF voting.
All legislative powers are vested in q
legislature consisting of two houses, q
Senate and House of Representatives,
which shall organize and sit separately,
except as especially provided otherwise.
| The Senate shall consist of fifteen mem
bers elected to hold Office for six years
The House of Representatives also shall
consist of fifteen members, elected every
| second year. A senator must be a male
citizen Of not less than 80 years of age
and three years a resident, and must be
the owner of property in the republic
worth $1,000 above possible iEcum ber-
ance with d money income of not less
than $500 per annum. Representatives
may be of any age over 20 years With q
property qualification Of ST 900 and an
income of 5000. The first regular session
| of the legislature shall convene on the
third Wednesday in February. 1896. and
hiennially thereafter in Honolulu. SEES
sions are limited to 12O days and special
| sessions may be called by the President
| Voters for senators are required to prove
q property qualification of 1900 and an
income Of 5000 The advisory council
shall consist of fifteen members, FIVE
chosen by the President and five each by
the upper and lower house. Miscella-
neous provisions Of the constitution de-
clare it to be the supreme law of the
land to confirm all existing laws and
rights. treaties. contracts etc. vacate all
| commissions of the late monarchy or pro-
visional government: forbids all gambling
and makes provision for the first election
| within three months.