Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-11
PRONUNCIATION of the New Consti-
tuition.
FEATURES PECULIAR TO THE ISLANDS
Government Modelled on the
American Form.
WHO CAN BE CITIZENS

VICTORIA, B. c., June 1.-THE Arawai,
which has arrived here left Honolulu on the
I'd Of June, when the new constitution of
Hawaii was the all-absorbing topic of con-
versation and debate. 1t had just been pro-
mulgated and published. 1t contains many
features peculiar to itself.
Its first section, dealing with the rights
of persons and property. recognizes God as
the Supreme Ruler of the universe. and de-
clares for universal equality, and liberty of
the press and Hawaiian subjects. Any
newspaper, however, which advocates res
toration of the monarchial government, or
any speaker taking the platform in the
queens cause. or suggesting force to &C
complish change Of government, shall be
considered traitor. and treated accord
ingly.
The right Of habeas corpus is declared to
be vested in all men, and only to be sus-
pended in time of national peril 1t Is not
country Illegally. The right Of trial in all
cases is decreed. and slavery forever pro-
hibited. Whenever a slave shall enter the
territory of the republic. the constitution
enacts He shall be free"
Articles H. II and IL. relating to the pow
ers of taxation and appropriation vested in
the legislature of eminent domain and of
military subsection 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 previously known the king
dom of Hawaii. and the right of citizenship
is extended to:
First-Persons born in the Hawaiian Is
lands.
Second-Persons naturalized according to
the laws enacted in his behalf.
Third-Persons who. not being Hawaiian
citizens. have taken an active part in the
formation of the republic or support ed the
provisional government, in whose cases all
usual qualifications are to be waived.
The process of naturalization Is to be SIM
liar to the Crited States, applicants being
required 10 have at least one years resi-
dence in the islands and the intention of
permanent location. They must also be
able to both read and write and speak the
English language and to explain in English
1rtelligently any part or parts of the con-
stitution. They must be citizens or SUBJ
jects of a country having treaty relation
ship with the Hawaiian republic and of
good moral character; not felons nor fugi-
tives from, justice; engaged in some lawful
calling or employment. capable of yielding
support and possessors in each and every
case of property within the republic worth
at least $500. The usual formal declaration
of the foregoing acts with an oath of abju-
ration and allegiance must pass the justice
of the supreme court of the republic. Let
tiers of denization are provided for In case
of the temporary residence of those who
do not desire citizenship.
The government OF the republic is divided
irto executive. legislative and judicial
branches, the powers of each being preserv-
ed distinct and separate. The executive
power is vested in the president and cabinet
Of four-minister of foreign affairs, minister
of the interior. minister of finance and at
torney general.
The Executive.
The president is required to be not less
than thirty-five years of age: a native of
the islands a resident therein for not less
than fifteen years and citizen. He shall
be elected to hold Office for six years and
cannot succeed himself in office. The presi-
dent. with the approval of the senate, ap-
points members of the cabinet. judges of
the supreme and circuit courts and the
auditor general and the diplomatic consular
representatives, to foreign countries. Minor
appointments of officials of all classes resi-
dent Ia, the country also are to be named
by the president and his cabinet The
power of pardon. except in cases or i'm
parchment. rests with the president
After the president came the minister Of
foreign affairs, minister of the interior,
minister of finance and attorney general. in
order of priority as named who shall be
ex-oficio members of both houses with all
rights except that Of voting.
Legislative.
All legislative powers are vested in q
legislature consisting of two houses. a SEN
ate and a house of representatives. who
shall organize and sit separately, except as
especially provided otherwise.
The senate shall consist Of fifteen men,
bers and be elected to hold office for six
years, the house of representatives also
shall consist of fifteen members, elected
every second year. A senator must be a
male citizen of not less than thirty years
of age and three years a resident, and
must be the owner of property i'm the re-
public worth 5000 above possible incum-
brance. with a money income of not less
than 81 800 per annum.
Representatives may be Of any age over
twenty-five years, with a property qualifl-
cation of 81 600 and an income Of 5000 The
first regular session of the legislature shall
convene on the third Wednesday in Febru-
airy, 1895. and biennially thereafter. in Hon
olulu. Sessions are limited to 40 days.
Voters for senators are required to prove
property qualification of $1,000 and an
income of 5000. The advisory council shall
consist of fifteen members five chosen by
the president and five each by the upper
and lower house.
Miscellaneous provisions of the constitution
declare 1t to be the supreme law of the
land confirm all existing laws and rights,
the real contracts. etc, vacate commits
sions of the late monarchy or provisional
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