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 FIFTY-SIXTH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 339. 1900. 153 "miuister" wherever they occur and insert in lieu thereof the word " governor. ” · Amend section sixty-seven so that it will read: "At least forty days. before any election the governor shall issue an election proclamation and transmit copies of the same to the several boards of inspectors throughout the Territory, or where such election is to be held." In section seventy-five strike out the word " perfectly," and in section seventy-six strike out "in" and insert "on." In section one hundred and twelve strike out ‘.‘ interior department " and insert in lieu thereof "office of the secretary of the Territory." In section one hundred and fourteen -strike out the word “Republic " wherever it occurs and insert in lieu thereof “‘Territory." In section one hundred and fifteen strike out the words " minister" and "minister of the interior " and insert in lieu thereof " treasurer," and strike out all after the word " refreshments :" Pro/vided, however, That for the holding of a special election before the first general election the governor may prescribe the time during which the boards of re istration shall meet and the registration be made. §EC. 65. That the legislature of the Territory may from time to time Aimgugboungmes establish and alter the boundaries of election districts and votin pre- °l °l°°“°“ ‘h“‘“°“ cincts and apportion the senators and representatives to be electef from E such districts. CHAPTER 3.-THE EXECUTIVE. The Executive. THE EXECUTIVE POWVER. Sec. 66. That the executive power of the government of the Terri- G°"€*‘¤°*~ tory of Hawaii shall be vested in a overnor, who shall be a pointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate of the United States, and shall hold office for four years and until his successor shall be appointed and qualified, unless sooner removed b the President. He siiall be not less than thirty-five years of age; shall be acitizen of the Territory of Hawaii; shall be commander in chief of the militia thereof; may grant pardons or reprieves for offenses against the laws of the said Territor and reprieves for offenses against the laws of the United States untily the decision of the President is made known thereon. ENFORCEMENT or LAW'. Sec. 67. That the governor shall be responsible for the faithful Powm <>fs<>v¤m<>r- execution of the laws of the United States and of the Territory of Hawaii within the said Territory, and whenever it becomes necessary he may call upon the commanders of the military and naval forces of the United States in the Territory of Hawaii, or summon the posse comitatus, or call out the militia of the Territory to prevent or suppress lawless violence, invasion, insurrection, or rebellion in said Territory, and he may, in case of rebellion or invasion, or imminent danger thereof, when the public safety requires it, suspend the privilege of the writ of habeas corpus, or place the Territory, or any part thereof, under martial law until communication can be had with the President and his decision thereon made known. GENERAL POVVERS OF THE GOVERNOR. Sec. 68. That all the powers and duties which, by the laws of ··8°¤*=¤*l P°W°¤· Hawaii, are conferred upon or required of the President or any n1inister of the Republic of Hawaii (actingb alone or in connection with any other officer or person or body) or thecabinet or executive council, and not inconsistent with the Constitution or laws of the United States,