The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1894-06-12
The Republic Of Hawaii Comes Into
Existence by Its Promul-
cation.
FOR the Most Part the Document Is
Modelled After That of the United
States.
President Can Only Hold One Term.
Educational and Property Quail
iflcations For Voters.

VICTORIA, B. c.. June 1a.-The
steamer A wa from Australian ports
left HoEolulu the 2i Ut June, when
the new CO .stitution OF Hawaii was the
all absorbing topic Of conversation and
debate. It had just beea promulgated
and published. Ii contains many fea-
tures peculiar to itself. It's frst sec
ton, dealing with the rights of persons
and property, recognizes God 40 the
supreme ruler OF the universe and de-
clares for universal equity and liberty
Of the press and Hawaiian subjects.
ANY newspaper, however, which advo-
Gates restoration OF the monarchial gov.
ernment or any speaker taking the plat
form in the queens cause, or suggesting
force to accomplish . change OF govern
ment, shall be considered o traitor and
treated accordingly.
The Righs Of asbsas Corpus
is declared TO be vested in all men, and
only TO be suspended IN time OF national
peril. II u not available 20 persons
having entered the country Illegally.
The right OF trial in all cases 10 decred
and slavery forever prohibited. When
ever slave entered the territory Of this
republic, the constitution enacts. ..he
shall be free" Articles IL, 10 and IS,
relating to the powers OF taxation and
appropriation vested in the Legislature,
Of eminent domain and Of military sub
lection TO law, follow closely the lines
Of the American constitution.
Ths Republic of Hawaii
is the form Of government decided
upon. the territory to include all pre-
viously known 10 the kingdom OF Ha-
waii. and the right OF citizenship b ex-
tended to:
First-PersoEs born in the Hawaiian
islands.
Second Persons naturalized accord.
ing to the laws enacted in his behalf.
Third Person who, not being Ha-
waiian citizens, have taken an active
part In tho formation of the republic
or supported the provisional govern
ment, in whose cases AN usual qualifi-
cations are to be waived.
The Process OF Nafurali1akiOn
is to be similar to the United States,
applicants being 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 English intelligently
any part or parts of the constitution.
They must be citizens or subjects of
q country fhaving treaty relationship
with the Hawaiin republic, and of good
moral character! not felons or fugitives
from justice; engaged in sonae lawful
calling or employment capable of yield
ing support, and possessors in each and
every case Of property within the re-
public worth at least S2UO.
Makeup Of the GoseFnmsns.
The government Of the republic i
divided into executive, legislative md
Judicial branches, the pCwsrs oe each
being pgeserved distinct and separate.
The executive power Ii invested In the
president and cabinet OF four ministers.
as follows:
Minister OF foreign affairs, minister
Of interior, minister Of finance and at
torney general. The president ID re-
quired TO be mot less than 35 years OF
age, native Of the islands, or q resi-
dent therein for not less than 15 years,
and q citizen. He shall be elected to
hold Office for six years and cannot suc-s
csed himself In Office. The power of
pardon, except in cases of impeach-
ment, rests with the president.
Qualifications ef Legislators.
The senate shall consist OF fifteen
and be elected to hold Office
for six years, the house of represents
tives also shall consist Of fifteen mem
hers, elected every second year. A SEN
ator must be male citizen OF not less
than thirty years Of age, and three
years resident. and must be the owner
Of property in the republi: worth
&, 900 above possible incumbrance.
with q money income of not less than
oil 800 per annum. Representatives
may be Of any sgs over 10 years. with
a property qualitic ttion Of 81 900, and
an income OF 5000. The first regular
session of the legislature shall convene
on the third Wednesday in February.
1896, and biennially thereafter, in Hon
olulu. Sessions are limited to 100 DAYS
and special sessions may be called by
the president.
Voters for senators are required to
prove property qualification of 81, 900
and an income Of 5000. The advisory
council shall consist OF is members,
Eve chosen by the president and Ave
each by the upper and lower house.
Miscellaneous provisions of the consli-
tuition declare ii to be the supreme law
Df the land; confirm I'LL existing laws
and rights, treaties. contracts. ETC.; Va
cate all commissions Of the late mon-
archy Or provisional government; for-
bids al gambling, and makes provision
Tor the first election within tni.s
months.