Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-06-12
rae NEW REPUBLlo.
The Plan of The New Government OF
Hawai-ln Many Respects Like the
United states.

The Plan of The New Government of
Hawaii-ln Many Respects Like the
/ United states.
VICTORIA, b. c., June II. The steam
er Arawa, from Australian ports,
/ brought number Of notable passengers
! in the person Of delegates from the
South Sea colonies TO the intercOlOnial
trade conference to be held in Ottawa.
They are all anxious for closer relation
/ ship with Ca0ada, and the conferences
will be one OF the most notable 10 colo
NAL history. The proposed British
cable from Canada 10 Australia aud the
annexation OF Samoa, or the future OF
that country at least, besides the COM
mercial feature of intercOlonisl trade
development and legislation necessary
in that direction will form the confer
ence programme.
The Republic OF Hawaii Is the form
OF government decided upon, the TERRI
tory 90 include all previously known as
the Kingdom OF Hawaii, and the right
of citizenship is extended 70; First,
persons born in the Hawaiian Islands.
Second, persons naturaliZed according
20 the laws enacted in his behalf Third,
persons who, not being Hawaiian citi-
zens, have taken an active part in the
formation OF the republic or supported
the provisional government, in whose
cases all usual qualifications are to be
waived
The process Of naturalization is to be
similar 20 the United States, applicants
being required 70 have at least one
years residence in the islands, and with
the intention OF permanent location.
They must also be able 10 both read and
write aud speak the English language
aud 70 explain in English intelligent,y
any part or parts OF the constitution.
The executive power Is vested in the
president aud cabinet OF ministers as
follows: Minister OF foreign affairs,
minister OF the interior, minister OF Il
nance and attorney general The pres
ident is required 10 be not less than 80
years OF age, native Of the islands or
a resident therein for not less than 10
years. and a citizen. He shall be elect
ed TO hold Office for six years
and cannot succeed himself In office.
The President. with the approval OF
the Senate, appoints members OF the
Cabinet; Judges OF the Supreme and Cir
cult courts: the Auditor General and
diplomatic or consular representatives
10 foreign countries. Minor appoint
ments of officials Of all classes resident
in the country are also TO DO named by
the President and his Cabinet. The
power Of pardon, except 10 cases OF I'm
parchment, rests with the President
After the Prssden come the Minister
OF Foreign Affairs, Minister Of the In
terror, Miaister Of Finance aud Attor-
ney General, In order Of priority as
named, who shall be eX-Otficto members
of both houses, with all rights except
that OF voting. All legislative powers
are vested IN a legislature consist
ing of two houses, senate and
house Of representatives, which shall
organize and sit separately, eX-
ceDt as especially provided otherwise
The Senate shall consist Of fifteen
mem bers aud be elected TO hold office
for six years: the House OF Representa-
tiveS also shall consist OF fifteen mem
bers. elected every second year. A
Senator must be a male citizen OF not
less thai 80 years OF age and three
years a resident, and must be the owner
OF property 10 the Republic worth $1,000
above possible incumbrance with
money income of not less than 81,
per aunum. Representatives may DO
OF any age over % years, with prop
erty qualification of 81, 600 and an in-
come of 5000 The first regular session
Of the Legislature shall convene on the
third Wednesday in February, 1896, and
bienpiaIlv 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 $4,000
and an income of $4,000.