Speech #510217242

That this act shall not apply to the diplomatic representatives. consuls. or agents accredited by any foreign Government to the United States. SEC. 5. That any alien who desires to emigrate to the United States. to reside therein or become a citizen thereof. may apply to a consul or diplomatic representative of the United States. resident at or nearest to the place of residence of the applicant. for a certificate of emigration. and thereupon such consul or diplomatic representative shall Inquire into the character of such applicant. and may require proof to be made to his satisfaction that such applicant is not excluded by any law of the United States from emigrating thereto. and if not. such consul or diplomatic representative shall give to such applicant a certificate. in the form prescribed by the Secretary of State. with a descriptive list attached. but such certificate shall not be conclusive evidence of the right of tile person to whom given to come to the United States. nor shall the possession thereof by the identical person to whom it is given relieve any master or other officer or agent of a vessel. railroad. or other carrier from any of the other requirements of this act. or any other law in respect to the transportation of persons to the United States from other countries: Provided. That no consul or diplomatic representative shall receieve any fee. or accept any gift or compensation from any such applicant or any other person. for the services herein provided. SEC. 6. That upon the arrival at any port of entry or other place within the United States of any citizens or subjects of any foreign Government. it shall be the duty of all commanders. officers. and agents of any particular vessel. railroad train. or other vehicle of transportation to report the name. nationality. and condition of every such passenger. before any of them are landed. to the collector of the port or his deputy. assistant. or agent having authority. who shall thereupon go or send a competent assistant or agent. or where inspectors of immigration have been appointed they shall go on board such vessel. car. or train and there inspect all such passengers. examine and compare their certificates. or the collector of the port may order the temporary landing of such passengers until a thorough inspection is made. and the said inspectors or persons acting under the authority of the collector shall have power to administer oaths and to take and consider testimony touching the right of any of such passengers to come to or land in the United States. all of which shall be entered of record. that during such inspection after temporary landing the collector shall cause such foreign persons to be properly housed. fed. and cared for. and all decisions made by inspectors. agents. or persons authorized to inspect touching the right of any passenger to land shall be submitted to the collector for his approval. and his decision shall be final. unless appeal be taken to the Secretary of the Treasury: Provided. That the Secretary of the Treasury shall prescribe rules for inspection along the borders of Canada. British Columbia. and Mexico. so as not to obstruct or unnecessarily delay. impede. or annoy passengers in ordinary travel between said countries. SEC.7. That the Secretary of the Treasury is hereby charged with the duty of supervising immigration to the United States and of regulating all matters pertaining thereto. and for that purpose he shall have tile power to make all needful contracts. employ assistants. and to do all acts necessary for tile comfort. protection. and proper landing of immigrants. and to appoint inspectors wherever necessary. in no case to exceed three at any one port. to be known as inspectors of Immigration. to be subject to the control of the collector of customs and to receive an annual salary of not less than five hundred nor more than four thousand dollars. In the discretion of said Secretary. And for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this act said Secretary is hereby authorized. by and with the approval of the President. to use any property or reservation belonging to the United States. And said Secretary shall make an annual report to the President of hisdoings under this act. SEC. 8. That the Secretary of the Treasury is authorized to establish such rules and regulations as he may deem proper for the landing of passengers and to protect them from imposition. and for executing the provisions of this act and all other laws upon the subject of immigration. These rules and regulations shall have the force of law. and shall be posted conspicuously at the place or places for landing passengers. and shall be furnished to vessels engaged in carrying passengers. to be posted in said vessels for the information of such passengers. SEC. 9. That the circuit and district courts of tile United States are hereby vested with full jurisdiction of all causes. civil and criminal. arising under any of the provisions of this act. and of violations of rules made and promulgated by the Secretary of the Treasury for the enforcement of tile emigration laws of the United States. Any law of the United States on the subject of immigration In conflict herewith is repealed by this act. and this act shall go into effect at the expiration of two calendar months next after its approval.