Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-05-23


department Of State, modifying in the fol-
lowing respects, the instructions sent out by
II 70 Its diplomatic repre- sentafives abroad. II
was maintained in former instructions that
chiidren born abroad to American citizens,
were subject, when in the country of their
oirth, 10 such allegiance as the country i'm
posed upon them 1t is now maintained in
conformity with the present tendency of in
ternational law that such children inherit
their fathers citizenship az we'll as his DOM
lclie. 1t was maintained that the declaration
OF intention by himself, does not confer citi-
zenship in its full sense.
But 1t Is now maintained that when his
domicile is his United States residence. with
intention to remain permanently, this, by it.
self, even without declaration of the inten-
ten, confers title to government protection
as to all rights which are given by the law of
nations to domicile. In other words, a. by
the law of nations, personal statutes as legit-
imacy, to guardianship, to marriage and de-
cent OF personality as determined by the
domicile statutes thus confessed, will be sup
ported and recognized by diplomatic repre-
sentatives of the United States.
1t had been previously declared that an act
OF Congress validating all marriages perform
ed before Consul abroad by parties entitled
to marry by the laws of the District OF Co.
lumbia, applies to all marriages abroad by
citizens of the United States. 1t is now held
IN accordance with the rulings of courts, that
this statute applies only to the marriage of
persons domiciled in the District of Colum-
bia or in the territories.
This brings instructions to our consuls and
diplomatic representative abroad in harmony
with the present advocating of courts, both
at home and abroad. 1t relieves marriages
abroad from the restrictions supposed to be
imposed by the statute of the District of Co.
lumbia, and the solemnization Of such mar
riage is made to depend on the law of the
country. Bot the restrictions of the law of
the country of s0lemnizatOn are held not to
apply when such country is semi-civilized,
or when, as is now generally the case, on the
continent of Europe, the law of such coun-
try does not. by its own limitations, apply to
the marriage of foreigners. In such cases,
the law governing the marriage abroad Of
American citizens dOmiciled in particular
State, is the law of such State.
Eben F. Pillsbury. recently appointed col
lector of int5rnal revenue for the third Mas
sachusetts district, has been selected for Gus
todian OF the Boston postoffice and sub-treas-
ury building, in place of ub-Treasurer Ken
nard.
Miss Cleveland, who has been visiting
friends in New York tor some days past, re-
turned to Washington. today. 1t is under
stood that Miss Cleveland, while in New
York. placed manuscript in the hands of
publisher, who will soon issue it. The name
of the publisher and the title of tee book are
not yet announced.
Hon. Bion Bradbury of Maine, was among
the Presidents callers today
Secretary Whitney and Chief Naval Con-
sfructor Wilson left Washington for New
York. this afternoon, where they will inspect
the Omaha, tomorrow. Commander Walker
is acting secretary of the navy.
The Juniata and Enterprise, of the Asatic
squadron. were ordered home today. The
Enterprise comes by the way of Australia
and Cape Horn.
Secretary Endicott is expected to return to
Washington, Sunday night.
The secretary of the treasuay today issued
warrants for the payment of about
$1,000 600, on account of the pensions.
II Is estimated that the total payments on this
ao count for the present month will amount to
about Sl0,000,000.
The examination of candidates for the Ma
val Academy has been concluded and not
more than 20 out of class of II will be ad-
mitted. This is the smallest class ever ad-
mitted. Manton Marbles son stands first in
the present fourth class. The son of Lieut.
Kislingbury of the Greedy expedition failed
to pass the late examination, and as he will
be over aye at the next examination, he will
be appointed to West Point. Ex-senator
Stockton's son was admitted.
The remains of Prof. Odlum, the dead
athlete, who jumped off the BROOKLYN bridge,
was today viewed by hundreds of friends of
the deceased. The funeral services took
place at the residence of Mrs. Eschenbrenner,
where Odlum formerly resided.