The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-06-15
AFFAIRS In HAWAII.
PRONUNCIATION OF THE NEW
CONSTITUTION.
The Measure Declares for Universal Lib
erty-Frcedom on All But Questions of
Monarchy-The Legal yoters-Gov-
erninG ENTHUSIASTICALLY Fully Rec
Voters.
The Republic of Hawaii.

wa, winch arrived here yesterday, left
Honolulu June 2, when the new con-
stitution of Hawaii had just been pro-
mulgated, and brought a copy here.
The first section of the constitution
ten articles-recognizes God as tho
Supreme Ruler of the universe and
declares for universal equity and lib
erty of the press and Hawaiian sub
Jects. Any newspaper, however,
which advocates restoration of the
monarchical government or any
speaker taking the platform in the
queens cause or suggesting force
to accomplish a change of government
is to be considered a traitor and
treated accordingly. The right of
habeas corpus is declared to be veste d
in all men and only to be suspended
in time 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 slavery forever prohibited, and
whenever a slave enters the territory
of the republic he is to be free.
Articles II. IL and 10, relating to
the powers of taxation and appropria-
ton vested in the legislature, of emf
nent domain and of military subjec-
ton to law, follow closely the lines of
the American constitution.
The republic of Hawaii is the form
of government decided upon, the ter
ritory 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 n~aturalized according to the
provisions of the law; persons who,
not being Hawaiian citizens, have
taken an active part in the formation
of the republic or supported the pro-
visional 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, applicant being required to
have at least n years residence in
the islands and the intention of per-
manent location and to be able to
read and write and speak the Eng
lish language, and to explain in Eng
lish intelligently any part or parts of
the constitution. They must be citi-
zens or subjects of a country having
treaty relationship with the Hawaiian
republic, of good moral character,
not felons or fugitives from Justice,
engaged in some lawful calling or en-
ployment capable of yielding support
and possessors in each and every case
of property within the republic worth
at least $500.
The government of the republic is
divided into executive, Legislative and
judicial branches, each distinct. The
executive power is vested in the pres
ident and cabinet of four ministers as
follows: Minister of foreign affairs,
minister of the interior, minister of
finance and attorney general. The
president is required to be not less
than So years of age, a native of the
islands or a resident therein for not
less than fifteen years and a citizen.
He is to be elected to hold Office for
six years and cannot succeed himself
in office. The president, with the ap-
prevail of the senate, appoints mem
bers of the cabinet, judges of
the supreme and circuit courts, the
auditor general and diplomatic and
consular representatives to foreign
countries. Minor appointments of Of
fcials 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 impeach-
ment, rests with the president. After
the president come the minister of
foreign affairs, minister of the inter-
Tor, minister of finatce and attorney
general, in order of priority as named,
who are to be ex-oficio members of
both houses with all rights except
that of voting.
Legislative powers are vested in a
legislature consisting of two houses,
a senate and a house of representa-
tives, which are to organize and sit
separate by, except as especially pro-
vided otherwise. The senate is to
consist of fifteen members and be
elected to hold Office for six years.
The house of representatives is to
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 resi-
dent, and must also be the owner of
property in the republic worth $4,000
above possible incumbrance with
a money income of not
less than S1,sO0 per annum.
Representatives may be of any age
over 25 years, with a property qualif-
cation of 81, 900 and an income of $500.
The first regular session of the legis-
lature is to on the third
Wednesday in February, 1896, and BIZ
ennially thereafter in Honolulu. Ses-
sions are limited to 100 days, and
special sessions may be called by the
president. Voters for senators are
required to prove a property qualif-
cation of So, 900 and an income of 5000.
The advisory council is to consist of
fifteen members, five chosen by the
president and five each by the upper
and lower house.
Miscellaneous provisions of the con-
stitution declare it to be the supreme
law of the land, confirm all existing
laws and rights, treaties, contracts,
ETC., vacate all commissions of the
late monarchy, or provisional govern
ment, forbids all gambling and makes
provision for the first election within
three months.