Ott this subject I have heretofore spoken so much on Judge Hoars bill that nothing new is to be added. 8. To the fourth clause of this stbdivision. begnting in line 50. the only objection is that it again introduces theo "1)epartment of State." Tlte declaratiot teutioncd sild be reiuired to be made before either one of the courts named in the first subdivision of section 2165 of the Revised Statutes. which is the act of April 14.1802. The Secretary of State shouhl have no power whatever over any stop in naturalization. for the reason that it offends the republican 1priteiple. Admission of aliens to allegiance in European CeotIuries is. as a rule. a prerogative of the crown. because the obligation of allegiance runs to the sovereign. aid the secretary or minister acts for his master. the sovereign. Here allegiance rnns to tle country. the people. tho Collstittion. and the laws. admission to allegiance is regulated by law. and every application for admission or readmtissiot is a aitter for jtdieial determtination. or at least jditial supervision. 9.
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