Constitution of Hayti. 
8l 
the Senate, and that of the Chamber of Representatives in the 
cases fixed by the Constitution. 
He proposes to the Senate declarations of war when circum¬ 
stances appear to demand it. If the Senate approve these pro¬ 
jects, the President of Hayti declares war. 
128. The President of Hayti provides, according to law, for 
the exterior and interior security of the State. 
Every measure taken by the President is previously discussed 
in the council of Secretaries of State. 
129. The President of Hayti has the right to pardon and to 
commute sentences. The exercise of this right shall be fixed by 
law. 
He can also exercise the right of amnesty, but for political 
offences only. 
130. No act of the President can have effect unless counter¬ 
signed by one Secretary of State, who, by this alone, makes 
himself responsible. 
131. At the opening of each session, the President, through 
the Secretaries of State, presents to the Senate and the Chamber 
of Representatives the general situation of the Republic, as well 
exterior as interior. 
132. The President of Hayti receives from the public 
treasury an annual salary of forty thousand gourdes. 
He resides at the national palace of the capital. 
SECTION II. 
Of the Secretaries of State. 
133. There are four Secretaries of State, whose departments 
are fixed by the decree calling them to office. 
The attributes of each department are determined by law. 
134. The Secretaries of State compose a council under the 
presidency of the President of Hayti, or of one of their number 
delegated to that office by the President. 
Every deliberation is recorded on a register, and signed by 
the members of the council. 
