St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-06-12

VICTORIA, b. c., June 1.-THE
steamer Ara wa FROM Australian ports
broughta number OF notable passengers
In the persons of the delegates from the
South Sea colonies to the Inter colonial
conference to be held in Ottawa. They
are all anxious for closer relationship
with Canada. and the conference will
be one of the most notable in colonial
history. The proposed British cable
from Canada TO Australia and
the annexation of Samoa, OF
the future of that country,
at least besides tine commercial
feature of inGercolonial trade develop
ment and legislation necessary in that
direction, will form the conference pro-
gramme. The Samoan trade is still
very much unsettled, and a source of
grave interest to the nations in the
South seas. 1t is not at all likely that
The solution of the problem will be
found in annexation to New Zealand.
The Australian colonies are a unit in
opposition, and urge the inability of
New Zealand to protect Samoa il ac-
Quired.
The Arawa left Honolulu ON June 2,
when the new constitution of Hawaii
was the all-absorbiHg topic of CONVERSE
ton and debate 1t had just been pro-
mulgated and published. 1t contains
many fe atures peculiar to itself. Its
first Sc ction, dealing with the rights of
persons and property, recognizes God
as the supreme ruler OF the universe,
and declares for universal equity and
liberty of the press and Hawaiian sub
5ects. Amy newspaper, however, which
advocates restoration of the monarehi al
government, or any speaker taking the
pI atform in
THE QUEEN CAUSE,
Or suggesting force to accomplish
change of government, shall be consid-
cred traitor and treated accordingly.
The right of habeaS corpus is declared
TO be vested in all men, and only to be
suspended Ill 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, aud slav-
cry forever prohibited. Whenever a
slave enters the territory of this repub-
lie. the constitution enaetS "he shall be
free" Articles II, IL and Is, relating to
the powers of taxation and appropria-
ton vested i'll the legislature of eminent.
domain. and of military subsection TO
law follow closely the lines of the
American constltu lion.
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:
First-Persons born in the Hawaiian
islanis.
Second-Persons naturalIZed accord
ing 10 the laws enacted in their behalf.
Ihlrd-PerSonS who. not being HaW.
allan citizens, have taken an active part
IN the formation of the republic or sup
ported the provisional government, in
whose cases all usual qualifications are
to he waived.
The process of naturalization is to be
similar to the United States, applicants
being required 10 have at least one
years residence i'll the islands and the
Intention of permanent location. They
must also be able 10 both read and write
and speak the English language and to
explain in English inteliigently any
part or parts of the constitution. They
must be citizens or subjects of a country
having
TREATY RELATIONSHIP
with the Hawaiian republic, and of
good moral character; not felonS nor
tugltlves from justice; engaged in some
lawful calling or employment capable
OF yielding support, and possessors in
each and every case of property within
khe republic worth at least $3.50.
The usual formal declaration of the
foregoing acts, with an oath of abjura-
ton and allegiance, must pass the JUS
tice of the supreme court of the repub-
lie. Letters or denIZatlon are provided
Tor in case of the temporary residences
Of those who do not desire citizenship.
The government Of the republic is di.
Sided into executive, legislative and
Judicial branches, the powers of each
being preserved distinct and separate.
The executive power is invested in the
president aud cabinet of four ministers.
rs follows:
Minister of foreign affairs, minister of
interior. minister of finance and attor.
rey general. The president is required
To be not less than twenty-five years of
aye, a native of the islands OF a resident
therein for not less than fifteen wears.
and a citizen. He shall be elected to
hold office for six years. and cannot sue
reed himself in Gfiice. The president,
with the approval OF the senate. APP
points members of the cabinet, Judges
Of the supreme and circuit courts, the
consular representatives to foreign
countries. Minor appointments of of
hcials of all classes resident in the
country also are 10 be named by the
president and his cabinet. The power
Of pardon, except i'll
CASES OF IMPEACHMENT,
rests with the president. After the
president comes the minister of foreign
affairs, minister of the interior, minis
ter of the 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. Ali legislative powers are
vested in a legislature consisting of two
houses, a senate and house ofrepre.
sentatives, which shall organize and sit
separately, except as especially pro-
yided otherwise.
The senate shall consist of fifteen
members and be elected to hold Office
for six years, the house of representa-
live also shall consist of fifteen uem-
bers, elected every second year. A
senator must be male citizen Of not
less than thirty years of age, and three
years a resident. and must be the owner
Of property in the republic worth IS. 600
above possible iDcumbranee, with a
money income Of not less than 81, 800
per aiuilm.
Representatives may be- OF any age
above thirty-tive years, with property
qualification of $1,000. and an income OF
s600. The first regular session of the
legislature shall convene On the third
Wednesday i'll February, 1896, and
blennially thereafter.in Honolulu. SEES.
sioas are limited TO 100 days, and special
sessions may be called by the presi-
dent. Voters fur senators are
required to prove a property qualifica.
tloi. Of 5000 and an income of $500
Inc advisory council shall consist OF
hfls.s members. five chosen by tie