The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-06-13

SAN FRANCISCO. June 1.-THE Ara
wa, which arrived today, left Honolulu
June ?. when the new constitution Of
Hawaii was the ALA bsobing topic of
converse ton and debate. 1t had just
been promulgated and published. 1t con-
tains many features peculiar to itself.
It's first section, dealing with the
rights of persons and property, recog-
nizes God as the supreme ruler Of the
universe and declares for universal equi-
" and liberty of the press and Ha-
waiian subjects. Any newspaper, how
ever. which advocates restoration Of the
monarchial government or any speaker
taking the platform in the queens cause
or suggesting force to accomplish
change of government shall be consid-
cred a traitor and treated accordingly.
The right of habeas corpus is declared
TO be vested in all men and only to be
suspended in times of national peril. 1t
is not available to persons having en-
tered the country illegally. The right
Of trial in all cases is decreed and slav
cry is forever prohibited. Whenever
slave enters the territory Of this repub-
lie. the constitution enacts. "he shall be
free"
Arts. II, II and 13, relating to the pow
ers of taxation and appropriation vested
in the legislature, of eminent domain,
and Of military subsection to law follow
closely the lines of the American consti-
tuition. 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:
1. Persons born in the Hawaiian is
lands
2. Persons naturalized according to the
laws enacted in his behalf
3. Persons who, not being Hawaiian
citizens, have taken an active part in the
formation of the republic or supported
the provisional government, in whose
cases all usual qualifications are to be
waived. The process of naturalization
is to be similar to that Of the United
States, applicants being required TO have
at least one years residence in the is
lands and with the intention of perma-
nent location. They must also be able
to both read and write and speak the
English language and to explain in En-
glish intelligently any part or parts of
the constitution. They must be citizens
or subjects of a country having treaty
relationship with the Hawaiian repub-
lie and Of good moral character; not fell
ons nor fugitives from justice; engaged
in some lawful calling or employment
capable of yielding support, and pos
sessors in each and every case Of prop
erty within the republic worth at least
5000
The usual formal declaration of the
foregoing acts with an oath of abjura-
t1ce OF the supreme court OF the repub-
lie. Letters of denization are provided
for in case Of the temporary residence
Of those who do not desire citizenship
The government of the republic is di-
vided into executive, legislative and jul
dicial branches, the powers of each be-
ing prescribed distinct and separate.
The executive power is vested in the
president and cabinet of ministers as
follows: Minister of foreign affairs.
minister of the interior, minister of fl
nance and encouragement. The presi-
dent is required to be not less than
thirty-five years Of age, a native of the
islands or a resident therein for not less
than fifteen years and a citizen. He
shall be elected TO hold office for six
years and cannot succeed himself in Of
flee. The president. with the approval
Of the senate, appoints members of the
cabinet, judges Of the supreme and cir
cult courts, the auditor-general and dip
lomatic or consular representatives to
foreign countries. Minor appointments
of officials Of all classes, resident In the
country also. are TO be named by the
president and mis- cabinet. The power
Of pardon, except in cases Of impeach-
ment. rests with the president. After
the president come the minister Of for
eign affairs, minister Of the interior,
minister Of finance and attorney-gener-
al. in the 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 a
legislature consisting of two houses, a