Hawaii holomua = Progress., 1894-02-24

sentiment OF the Chinese and
japanese toward the restoration
of monarchy
The japanese and Chinese
engaged in legitimate enterprises
are without doubt in favor OF
good. pure and honest govern
nent. Like business men of
other nationalities, they would
favor annexation or a good self
government for the islands in case
of such decision. Gamblers.
smugglers and those interested
in lotteries would prefer return
of the old monarchy, of course. "
"In regard to the upper house.
or Senate. what viii be the quail
fcations2'
THAT would be left also to
popular ballot, | presume. Both
as to voters and those eligible for
the Senate the qualifications will
embrace a certain amount of tax
able property and a specific legi
innate income. Formerly to be
eligible for the House of Mobiles
man must have possessed $1,000
worth of taxable property. an in
come of 5000 and had to be 25
years of age. The same applied
to the voter, except as to age,
which was 20. We may raise the
qualifications as to property and
Income in the future. The quail
fications as to residence may be
heightened. "
"Will the President be chosen
by the SenateF'
Il think not. Ny belief is
that he will be chosen by popular
ballot. There will be not, in my
opinion, be any property restric-
fions applied to the Office of Pre-
sident. Only age, probably 80
years or over, and residence on
the islands for certain number
of years, and educational qualifi-
tions. There is difference of
opinion as to the length of term
of Office. Some advocate four or
six years without the privilege of
the incumbent to immediately
succeed himself. Others think
the duration of office of Presi-
dent should be indefinite, and 7
am inclined to favor that PROPOSE
ton. In that event, as with the
English Premier, upon a vote of
want of confidence being passed
by the House and Senate. the
President must vacate his office,
holding it only until his sue
cessor shall have been elected. ;"
Glow will the new constitution
be proclamed?'
my belief is that a constitu
tional convention will be held,
delegates to be chosen by those
in sympathy with our present
Government. This convention
very likely Will also include the
members of the present Govern
ment. When assembled the
convention will agree on the new
constitution, which will then be
proclaimed by the executive
Among other things, this con-
stitution may embody a clause up
holding the Provisional Govern
ment until the elections shall
have been held. 1t has been
suggested that there might be a
clause empowering the present
Advisory Council to become the
the House or part of it, There
are fourteen members of the pre-
sent Council. The balance of
the Senate would then be chosen
at the same general election when
the members of the lower house
would be elected. The terms of
those Senators becoming such
by now being members of the
Advisory Council, would expire
atvarious intervals. This might be
called safety clause.
when will this constitution
probably be proclaimed7'
Not until we receive final ad
vices from Congress. The cleo
tions, | do not think, will be held
for some time after. We have no
intention of acting hastily, as the
business community. as a rule,
are satisfied with our present
Cover ment."
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