It has been held that the law indulges the presumption that every resident of this country is a citizen thereof. At least it casts upon anyone asserting the contrary the burden of establishing the fact. Iby express provision of the statute this presumption Is unavoidable to an oriental who is required to produce the proper certificate when his right to remain In the country is challenged by the department officials. The rule issued by Kelleher in his official capacity is harsh enough as to a naturalized citizen. His papers may not be readily available. It Is rare that they are preserved with the care with which currency or bills receivable are guarded.
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