The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1894-06-05


S members to which such House is entitled
S SECTION 2 smaller number than quorum may
adjourn from day day and compel the attendance OF
10 absent members such and under such penal
II ties as each House may provide
u SECTION g. For the purpose of ascertanng whether
Is there quorum present the chairman snail count Uhe
IA number of members present.
1 ARTICLE 49-PUNsHMENT PERSONS NOT MEMBERS
2 Each House may punish by fne or by Imprisonment
exceeding thirty days any person not member or
either House. who shall be guilty of disrespect of such
House by any dsordery or contempuous behaviour III
6 It's presence; or,
s ings; or,
10 ate function threaten harm to the body estate OF
II any of the members of such House;
u Who shall assault arrest or detain any witness or
Is other person ordered to attend such House. his way
IA going to o returning therefrOm or,
10 Who shall rescue any person arrested by order of
Is such House.
II But the person charged with the oense shall be in
IS formed writing of the charge made against him, and
have opportunity to present evidence and be heard
~ IN his own defense.
l ARTICLE 50.-RIGHTs AND LIABILITIES OF MEMBERS
2 COMPENSATION
The members of the Legislature shall receive for
their services in addition to mileage at the rate of FIVE
cents mile the of Four Hundred Dollars for each
regular session of the Legislature, payable in three
equal instalments and after the first thirtieh and
sxtieth days of the and the of Two Hun
dred Dollars for each extra session of the Legislature
10 except session for the sole purpose of eecting Pres
IL ident for which members shall receive their travelling
II expenses only.
ARTICLE 51-PUNsHMENT OF MEMBERS
Each House may punish its own members for dis
orderly behavior neglect of duty by censure sus-
4 pension or expulsion.
ARTICLE 52-ExEMPT1oN FROM LIABILITY
November of the Legislature shall be held to
for words uttered in the exercise of his legislative
functions in either House, before any other tribunal
ARTICLE 53-ExEMProN FROM ARREST
The members of the Legislature SHALL in all cases
except treason felony breach of the peace be priv
legged from arrest during their attendance at the
slons OF the respective Houses and in going to and
returning from the Provided that such privilege
as to going and returning shall not period of
over ten days each way.
OF THE SENATE
l ARTICLE 54-NUMBER OF MEMBERS ELEcr1oN-TERM
OFFICE.
SECTION l. The Senate shall be composed of fifteen
members The Senators to be elected at the first cleo
ton held under this Constitution shall hold Office
6 until the general election held in the year 1901
SECTION 2 Senators shall be elected at such election
IN the 1901 to hold office until the general election
held during the sixth year thereafter and shall con-
tnue thereafter to be elected every sixth year. hold
| office for like Term.
2 SECTION 3. Vacancies caused by DEATH resignation
otherwise, shall be filled at special elections for the
unexpired term
ARTICLE 55.-SENAToRIAL DISTRICTS
SECTION l. For the purpose of representation in the
8 Senate until otherwise provided by law the Republic
divided into the following Senatorial Districts viz
) First District the Island of Hawaii
3 Second District; the Islands of Maui Moloka Lanai
Z and Kahooawe
s Third District; the Island of Oahu
Fourth District; the Islands of Kauai and Niihau
SECTION 2 The electors in the said districts shall be
entitled to elect Senators follows
In the First District four;
3 In the Second District three;
In the Third District six;
In the Fourth District two
ARTICLE 56.-QUAL1FIcATIoNs OF SENATOR'S
In order to be eligible to election as Senator q
person SHALL
Be a male citizen of the Republic;
Have attained the age of thirty years:
Be able Understandings to speak read and write the
English or the Hawaiian language
Have resided IN the Hawaiian Islands not less than
three years
IL
be the owner IN his own right, of property in the
RePublc OF the value of not less than Five Thousand
Dollars over and above all membranes or have been
IN the receipt OF money income of not less than
Eighteen Hundred Dollars during the wear nn1edistoi