Speech #430002340

I have not felt at liberty forially to accept the proposed change without the assent of Congress. wbose decision upon the suject. at as early a period as may be convenient. is earnestly requested. I transmit herewith. for the consideration and determination of Congress. an application of the Republic of Seato Domingo to this go trnment.to exercise a protectorate over that republic. Siince the adjournment of Congress the following treaties with formign powers have bucet proclaimed: A naturalization convention with Denmark. a convention with Mexico for renewing the claim comiission. at cunventin of friendship. commerce. ant extradition with the Orange frea State. and a iaturalization convention with Ecuador. I renow the reeommetulation made in my message of December. 1870. that Congress authorize the PostmasterGeneral to issue all commissions to officials appointed through his Department. I invite the earnest attention of Congress to the existing laws of the United States respeeting expatriation. and the election of nationality by individuals.