Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-06-13
HAWAII IS A REPUBLIC.
New Government Formed by Pres
ident Dole and His
Followers.

Victoria 3. c., June 1.-THE steamer
AraWa. from Honolulu on the ID 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 It contains many
features peculiar to itself. Its first sec
ton, dealing with the rights Of persons
and property, recognizes God as the Su-
prcme Ruler of the Universe and de-
clares for universal equity and liberty
of the press and Hawaiian subjects. Any
newspaper, however, which advocates
restoration of mOnarchlal government, or
any speaker taking the platform i'll the
Queens cause or suggesting force to
accomplish Il change of government,
shall be considered Il traitor and treated
according ely. 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 cases is decreed and
slavery forever prohibited. whenever Il
slave enters the territory of this repub-
lic,' the constitution enactS, me shall be
free"
Articles II, l. and Is, relating to the
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 an
active part in the formation of the re-
publican or supported the provisional
government. in whose cases all usual
qualifications are to be waived. The pro
cess of naturalization IS to h 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 ible TO read and write and speak the
English language and to explain i'll Eng
liSh intelligently any part or parts OF the
constitution They must be citizens Or
subjects OF a country having treaty re-
lations with the Hawaiian Republic. and
of good moral character. not felons nor
fngitiyeS from justice: engaged IN some
lawful calling or employment capable
of yielding support. and poSSeSSorS III
each and every case OF property within
the republic worth ut least $500. The
usual formal declaration of the foregoing
acts with m oath of abjuratiOn and al
!egiancc must pass the justice OF the SUI
preme court of the republic. Letters OF
denization are provided for i'll case of
temporary residents who 90 not desire
citizenship.
The government of the republic is di-
vided into executive. legislative and judi
cial branches. the powers of each being
preserved distinct and separate. The eX-
ecutive 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-
quired to be not less than 30 years OF
age, native Of the islands or q resident
therein for not less than fifteen years
and citizen. He shall be elected to hold
office for six years and cannot succeed
himself III office The president, with the
approval of the Senate, appoints members
of the cabinet judges Of the supreme
diplomatic or consular representatives tC
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 impea chment
rests with the President. After the presi
dent come the minister of foreign affairs
minister of the interior, minister of
finance and attOrney-general. III order of
priority as named, who shall be eX-officiC
members of both houses with all rights
except that OF voting.
All Legislative powers are vested in a
legislature consisting of two houses, q
Senate and HOUSE, Of Representatives
,, which shall organize and sit - -tFfitely
except as esp5GI;sny 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 q male
citizen Of not less thln 30 years of age
and three years resident, and must be
the owner of property in the republic
worth $4,000 above possible ihcumber-
ance with 4 money income Of not less
than $500 per annum. Representative
may be of any age over - years with Il
PROPERTY qualification of $1,000 and an
income Of $500. The first regular session
Of the legislature shall convene on the
third Wednesday i'll February, 1896. and
biennially thereafter, in Honolulu SEES
siOns are limited to 100 days and special
sessions may be called by the President
Voters for senators are required to prove
a property qualification Of SO 900 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 I'll existing laws and
rights treaties contracts, etc, vacate all
commissions of the late monarchy or pro
yislonal governments; fOrbidS all gambling
and makes provision TO" the first election