New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1894-06-13
a CONSTR ION.
The Republic Of Hawaii Comes Into
Existence by It's 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
rs ifications For Voters.

VICTORIA, B. c., June 12.-The
! steamer A ava from Australian ports
left Honolulu OF the 81 Of June, when
the new co is1i,ution of Hawaii was the
| all absorbing topic Of conversation and
debate. It had just beea promulgated
and published. It contains many fea.
lures peculiar to itself. It's first Sec
ton, dealing with the rights of persons
and property, recognizes God as 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
eminent or any speaker taking the plat
form in the queens cause, or suggesting
force to accomplish change of govern
ment, shall be considered a traitor and
treated accordingly.
The Right of Habeas Corpus
is declared to be vested in all men, and
only to be suspended in time of national
peril. It is not available to persons
having entered the country illegally.
The right of trial in all cases is decred
and slavery forever prohibited. When
ever slave entered the territory of this
republic, the constitution enacts, she
shall be free.''' Articles IL, 10 and ID,
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.
The Republic Of Hawaii
is the form of government decided
upon, the territory to include all pre-
viously known as the kingdom of Ha-
wall, and the right of citizenship is ex-
tended to:
First-Persons born in the Hawaiian
islands.
ing to the laws enacted in his behalf.
Third-Person who, not being Ha-
waiian citizens, have taken an active
part in the formation of the republic
or supported the provisional govern
ment, in whose cases all usual qualiti~
cations are to be waived.
The Process of Naturalization
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
r,f Of tho itrt
They must be citizens or subjects of
country having treaty relationship
with the Hawaiin republic, and of good
moral character; not felons or fugitives
from justice; engaged in some 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 $2U0.
Makeup of the Government.
The government of the republic is
divided into executive, legislative and
judicial branches, the powers OF each
being preserved distinct and separate.
The executive power is 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 is re-
quired to be not less than 80 years of
age, native of the islands, or resi-
dent therein for not less than Is years,
and a citizen. He shall be elected to
hold Office for six years and cannot sue
coed himself in Office. The power OF
pardon, except in cases of impeach-
nent, rests with the president.
Qualifications of Legislators.
The senate shall consist of fifteen
members and be elected to hold Office
for six years, the house of representa-
tives also shall consist of fifteen mem
hers, elected every second year. A SEN
ator must be a male citizen of not less
than thirty years of age, and three
years resident, and must be the owner
of property in the repu bic worth
| $4,000 above possible incumbrance.
with money income of not less than
! $1,000 per annum. Representatives
may be Of any aga over 20 years, with
property qualification of $1,000, and
an income of $500. The first regular
session of the legislature shall convene
, , on the third Wednesday in February,
1896. and biennially thereafter, in Hon
olulu. Sessi ons are limited to 100 days
and special sessions may be called by
the president.
! Voters for senator's are required to
prove property qualification of $4,000
and an income of 5000. The advisory
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