48 U.S.C. § 491 — Untitled legal text

Page 47 TITLE 48—TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS § 518a that administration, and all judicial authority respect- ing the Midway Islands other than the authority con- tained in 48 U.S.C. 644a. SEC. 4. Any civil or criminal proceeding that is pend- ing under the Midway Islands Code, 32 CFR Part 762, upon the date of this order, shall remain under the ju- risdiction of the Secretary of the Navy. Actions arising after the date of this order are the responsibility of the Secretary of the Interior and shall be administered pur- suant to regulations promulgated by the Secretary of the Interior. SEC. 5. To the extent that any prior Executive order or proclamation is inconsistent with the provisions of this order, this order shall control. SEC. 6. Nothing in this order shall be deemed to re- duce, limit, or otherwise modify the authority or re- sponsibility of the Attorney General of the United States to represent the legal interests of the United States in civil or criminal cases arising under the pro- visions of 48 U.S.C. 644a. WILLIAM J. CLINTON. §§ 491 to 503. Omitted Editorial Notes CODIFICATION Sections 491 to 503, relating to Territory of Hawaii, were omitted in view of admission of Hawaii into the Union. Section 491, act Apr. 30, 1900, ch. 339, § 2, 31 Stat. 141, gave name Territory of Hawaii to Hawaiian Islands. Section 492, act Apr. 30, 1900, ch. 339, § 3, 31 Stat. 141, established a Territorial government with its capital at Honolulu. Section 493, act Apr. 30, 1900, ch. 339, § 1, 31 Stat. 141, defined ‘‘the laws of Hawaii’’ as used in this chapter. Section 494, act Apr. 30, 1900, ch. 339, § 4, 31 Stat. 141, granted United States citizenship to citizens of former Republic of Hawaii and Territorial citizenship to United States citizens resident in Territory under cer- tain conditions. Section 495, acts Apr. 30, 1900, ch. 339, § 5, 31 Stat. 141; May 27, 1910, ch. 258, § 1, 36 Stat. 443; Apr. 12, 1930, ch. 136, § 1(a), 46 Stat. 160; June 6, 1932, ch. 209, § 116(b), 47 Stat. 205, made applicable to Territory the United States Constitution and all other laws of the United States including laws carrying general appropriations. Section 496, act Apr. 30, 1900, ch. 339, § 6, 31 Stat. 142, continued in force laws of Hawaii not inconsistent with the Constitution or laws of the United States. Section 497, act Apr. 30, 1900, ch. 339, § 74, 31 Stat. 155, continued in force laws of Hawaii relating to agri- culture and forestry subject to modification by Con- gress or the Legislature. Section 498, act Apr. 30, 1900, ch. 339, § 102, 31 Stat. 161, related to abolishment of laws related to postal savings banks. Section 499, Joint Res. July 7, 1898, No. 55, § 1, 30 Stat. 751, provided for assumption of public debt of Hawaii existing on July 7, 1898, not to exceed $4,000,000. Section 500, act Apr. 30, 1900, ch. 339, § 9, 31 Stat. 143, amended the laws of Hawaii to read ‘‘Governor of the Territory’’ or ‘‘Territory’’ as the context required whenever reference was made to ‘‘President of the Re- public’’ or ‘‘Republic’’ in the laws. Section 501, act Apr. 30, 1900, ch. 339, § 10, 31 Stat. 143, continued in effect and transferred to Territory of Ha- waii prior rights in favor and against the former Re- public of Hawaii and preserved all criminal pro- ceedings. Section 502, act Apr. 30, 1900, ch. 339, § 10, 31 Stat. 143, prohibited suits for specific performance of personal labor contracts. Section 503, act Apr. 30, 1900, ch. 339, § 10, 31 Stat. 143, provided that contracts made between Apr. 12, 1898, and Apr. 30, 1900, providing for service for a definite term, should be null and void. § 504. Repealed. June 27, 1952, ch. 477, title IV, § 403(a)(6), 66 Stat. 279 Section, act Apr. 30, 1900, ch. 339, § 10, 31 Stat. 143, re- lated to applicability of immigration contract labor law. See section 1151 et seq. of Title 8, Aliens and Na- tionality. §§ 505 to 518. Omitted Editorial Notes CODIFICATION Sections 505 to 518, relating to Territory of Hawaii, were omitted in view of admission of Hawaii into the Union. Section 505, act Apr. 30, 1900, ch. 339, § 11, 31 Stat. 144, prescribed the style of process in courts. Section 506, act Apr. 30, 1900, ch. 339, §§ 95, 96, 31 Stat. 160, made certain fisheries free to United States citi- zens subject to vested rights. Section 507, act Apr. 30, 1900, ch. 339, § 96, 31 Stat. 160, provided for condemnation of private fishing rights. Section 508, acts Apr. 30, 1900, ch. 339, § 97, 31 Stat. 160; July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title IX, § 913, formerly title VI, § 611, 58 Stat. 714, provided that jurisdiction of health laws remain under the control of Territory of Hawaii. Section 509, act Apr. 30, 1900, ch. 339, § 98, 31 Stat. 161, allowed American registry of Hawaiian-registered ves- sels. Section 510, acts Apr. 30, 1900, ch. 339, § 89, 31 Stat. 159; Aug. 4, 1949, ch. 393, §§ 1, 20, 63 Stat. 496, 561; June 29, 1954, ch. 418, 68 Stat. 323, placed control of wharves and landings under Territory of Hawaii. Section 511, acts Apr. 30, 1900, ch. 339, § 91, 31 Stat. 159; May 27, 1910, ch. 258, § 7, 36 Stat. 447; June 19, 1930, ch. 546, 46 Stat. 789; Aug. 21, 1958, Pub. L. 85–719, § 1, 72 Stat. 709, gave to Territory of Hawaii control of public prop- erty ceded to United States by Republic of Hawaii and allowed transfer of title to political subdivisions of Territory. Section 512, act May 26, 1906, ch. 2561, 34 Stat. 204, made provision for sale, lease, or disposal of personal or movable property ceded to the United States. Section 513, act Jan. 14, 1903, ch. 186, §§ 1, 2, 32 Stat. 770, called for recoinage of Hawaiian silver coins into subsidiary silver coins of the United States. Section 514, act Jan. 14, 1903, ch. 186, § 3, 32 Stat. 771, allowed any collector of customs or internal revenue to exchange United States coins in his custody for Hawai- ian coins under regulations of Secretary of the Treas- ury. Section 515, act Jan. 14, 1903, ch. 186, § 4, 32 Stat. 771, allowed recoinage of mutilated or abraded Hawaiian coins into subsidiary coinage of the United States by any mint of the United States. Section 516, act Jan. 14, 1903, ch. 186, § 6, 32 Stat. 771, made unlawful circulation as money of any silver cer- tificate issued by government of Hawaiian Islands prior to Jan. 14, 1903. Section 517, act Jan. 14, 1903, ch. 186, § 7, 32 Stat. 771, limited redemption of Hawaiian silver certificates or silver coin to redemption in manner and upon condi- tions set for recoinage of Hawaiian silver. Section 518, act Apr. 30, 1900, ch. 339, § 105, as added July 9, 1921, ch. 42, § 315, 42 Stat. 120, prohibited employ- ment as a mechanic or laborer on any public work of persons not citizens of the United States or eligible for such citizenship. § 518a. Repealed. July 25, 1947, ch. 327, § 1, 61 Stat. 449 Section, act Jan. 2, 1942, ch. 646, 55 Stat. 881, related to employment of nationals of the United States on public works in Hawaii during the national emergency.