The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1874-12-18
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to be depIored, both on account of The
parties thereto and from the probable
effects on the interests of those In the
trade IN that quarter, of whom the Uni-
ted States are among the principal. IS
yet, so far as am aware, there has been
no violation Of our neutrality rights,
which, as we'll as our duties in that res
pect, it shall be my endeayor to main
tain and observe.
VENEZUELA.
It is with regret that 1 announce that
no further payment has been received
from the government of VenezueIs Oh
account of awards in favor of the citi-
zens of the United States. Hopes have
been entertained that, if the republic
could escape both foreign and OWL war
for few years, its great natural re
sources would enable it to honor its OBJ
legations. Though it is now understood
TO be at peace with other countries, a
serious insurTectiOn is reported to be in
progress In an important region of that
republic. This may be taken advan-
tage of as another reason to delay the
payment of the dues of our citizens.
CUBA.
The deplorable strife in Cuba contin-
ues without any marked change in the
relative advantages of the cOntending
forces. The insurreetion continues, but
Spain has gained no superiority. Six
years OF strife give the insurrection
significance which cannot be denied
Its duration and the tenacity of its ad-
herents, together with the absence of a,
manifesto power of suppression on the
part of Spain, cannot be controverted,
and may make some positive steps on
the part of the other powers a matter of
self-necessity. -a
had confidently hoped at this time
to be able TO announce the Arrangement
of some of the important questions be-
tween this government and that OF
Spain, but the negotiations have been
protracted. The unhappy internal dis
of Spain command our pro-
found sympathy and must be accepted
as perhaps a cause of some delay. An
early settlement, in part at least, Of the
questions between the governments is
hoped. In the meantime awaiting the
results of Immediately pending negoti-
ations, defer a further and full COM
on the subject of the rela-
tions Of this country and Spain.
THE RIGHT OF EXPATRIATION.
I have again TO call the attention of
to the unsatisfactory condition
of the existing laws In reference to expa-
triation and the election of nationality. /
Formerly, amid conflicting opinions and /
decisions, it was difficult to exactly de- |
termine how far the doctrine of perpet- |
ual ALLEGIANCE was applicable TO citizens |
act of the 29th of July, 1868, asserted |
Il, Il
fundamental principle of the govern |
ment. Notwithstanding such assertion |
and the necessity of frequent applica- /
ton of the principle, no legislation has |
been had defining what acts or formali- |
ties shall work expatriatiOn, or when |
citizen shall be deemed to have Fenoun- /
ced or to have lost his citizenship. The /
Importance of such definition isObviOUs. |
The representatives of the United States |
in foreign countries are continually |
called upon to lend their aid and the
protection of the United States to per-
sons concerning the good faith or the
reality of whose citizenship there IS at
least great question. In some cases the
provisions of the treaties furnish some
guide. In others, it seems left to the
persons claiming the benefit of citizen
ship while living in foreign country,
in DO manner to the per
formance of the obligations and duties
of a citizen of the United States, simply
as shield from the performance of the
of a citizen elsewhere. The |
status of children born of Ameri- |
can parents residing in for /
eign country, of American women who I
have married aliens, and of American |
citizens Fesididg abroad, where such /
question is not regulated by treaty. /
are all sources of frequent, difficult 4
Legislation on these and |
smaller questions, and particularly de- /
fning when and Under what circum-
stances expatTiatiOn can be accomplish /
ed or is to be presumed, is especially |
needed.
FRAUDULENT EATURALIZATION,
In this connection I earnestly call the atten- 1
lion of congress to the difficulties arising from |
fraudulent naturalization. The United states
wisely, freely and literally offers its citizens /
help, to all who NAV come in good faith to re-
side within its limits, on the complying with
certain prescribed, reasonable and simple
formalities and conditions. Among the high
est duties Of the government Is that to afford
a firm, Efficient and equal protection to all ite
citizens, whe her native born or naturalized.
Care should he taken that a right, carrying
with it such support from the government,
should not be frauduleutly obtained and |
should be bestowed only upon full proof OF
compli nee with tne law, and there are fre-
quent instances Of Illegal and fraudulent nat
1ralization, and of the unauthorized use Of
certificates thus improperly obtained. In some
cases the fraudulent character OF naturalIza-
5IOn has appeared upon the face Of he certif-
cate itself. In others, examination discloses
hat the holder had not complied with the law,
and in others the certificates have been obtain
ed where the persons holding them not only
we're not entitled TO be natuTaliZed, but had
not been within the United States at the time
Of he pretended naturalization Instances of
each Of these classes Of fraud are discovered
at our legislatione where the certificates Of nat
uralizatiOn are presented, either for the pur-
pose of obtaining passports, or IN demanding
the protection OF the legation. When the
fraud is entirely apparent en- the face OF Hucn
certificates. they are taken up BY the repre-
sentatiyea Of the government, and forwarded
10 ths department OF state. But even the
record Of the court in which the Iraudulent
naturalization occurred, remains, and dupicate
are readily obtainable- u on the
Of these for the issue of pass
ports or demanding the protection Of the gov
eminent the fraud sometimes escapes notice,
and such certificates are not Unfrequentiy
1sed in the transaction Of business, to the in
Jury Of innocent parties. Without placing any
additional obstacle in the way OF the obtain
meut OF citizenzhip, by the worthy and well
mentioned foreigner, who comes ia good
faith, I nevertheless earnestly recommend
Ia fher legislation TO punish fraudulent nat
and to secure the ready cancella-
ton Of the record OF every naturalization
made In fraud.
ENTRADITT0E-
Since ny last ANIMAL message, the exchange
las been made Of the ratification Of treaties
u extradition with Belgium. Ecquador, Peru
and San Salvador; also Of q treaty Of com
nerce and nsviga ton with Peru, and ons OF 4
and consular privileges with San
salvador, al Of which have been duly pro-
claimed, az has alro declaration with Russia
With reference 10 trade marks.
THE FEDERAL TREASURY.
The report Of the secretary Of the treasury,
which. by law, Is made directly to congress.
and forms no part OF this message, VIII chow
he receipts and expenditures Of the govern Z