The homesteader does not acquire title until be has resided upon the lands five years. and there is nothing in this amendment which would prevent an alien who has declared his intention to become a citizen from entering upon a homestead and occupying it for five years. at which time he could perfect his naturalization and homestead proof. and having become a citizen he could take the title to his homestead. This bill permits aliens who have legally declared thei intention to become naturalized to enter upon a homestead. but withholds the patent until citizenship is perfected. The amendment is therefore. in harmony with the bill.
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