Now. sir. this abuse has grown out of the provision of the law which allows this declaration of intention on the part of the alien. Hence this is a bill to reach that evil and provide a remedy for it. It provides. not with reference to any case already begun. because they are excepted and will be governed by the -present law. this is to have no retroactive effect whatever. it provides that five years residence and good behavior in this country shall be necessary to entitle anyone to naturalization. As it is now they can declare their intention to become naturalized and reside the period required by law. then go through the process to obtain full naturalization papers. There is nothing under the present law regarding the right of Government to defend a case when such application is presented. The alien applicant comes before the court or judge and says he wishes to take out his papers. they are formally made up. and the judge usually signs them without anything except the mere formal examination of the affidavits presented.
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