is hereby appropriated out of any moneys in the state treasury not otherwise appropriated, and to be audited and paid as claims may accrue, under the provisions of this act; orders to be drawn by the president and countersigned by the secretary of the board.

SEC. 11. This act being deemed of immediate importance, shall take effect and be in force from and after its publication in the Daily Iowa State Register and Homestead, newspapers published in the city of Des Moines, Iowa.

Approved, March 23, 1870.

I hereby certify that the foregoing act was published in the Daily Iowa State Register, March 29, and in the Iowa Homestead, April 1, 1870.

ED. WRIGHT, Secretary of State.

ACT OF 1872.

[Iowa State Laws, 1872, ch. 23, p. 25.]

AN ACT To encourage and promote immigration to the State of Iowa.

Be it enacted by the general assembly of the State of Iowa: SECTION 1. That the sum of ten thousand dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary, which amount shall include the salary of the secretary, is hereby appropriated, out of any money in the treasury not otherwise appropriated, to be audited and paid as claims may occur under the provisions of this act, orders to be drawn by the president and countersigned by the secretary of the board: Provided, That no money appropriated by the provisions of this act shall be paid as a salary to any agent who may receive a commission as agent from the board of immigration.

SEC. 2. That section 1 of chapter 34 of the laws of the thirteenth general assembly be hereby so amended as to read:

The board of immigration shall be composed of five members, including the governor of the State, who shall be ex officio president of the board, and shall appoint four members of said commission, who shall hold for two years and until their successors are elected and qualified.

SEC. 3. This act, being deemed of immediate importance, shall take effect and be in force from and after its publication in the Iowa State Register and Daily Leader, newspapers published at Des Moines, Iowa.

Approved, April 6, 1872.

I hereby certify that the foregoing act was published in the Daily State Leader April 6, and in the Daily Iowa State Register April 7, 1872.

ED WRIGHT, Secretary of State.

ACT OF 1880.

[Iowa State Laws, 1880, ch. 168, p. 164.]

AN ACT To provide for the appointment of a commissioner of immigration, and to define his duties, and to make an appropriation to pay the expense thereof.

Be it enacted by the general assembly of the State of Iowa:

SECTION 1. That a commissioner of immigration for the State of Iowa shall be appointed by the governor, by and with the advice of the executive council, who shall hold his office for the period of two years from the 1st day of May, 1880.

SEC. 2. Said commissioner shall keep an office in the city of Des Moines and shall give his time and attention to such efforts as may be specially approved by the executive council to induce capital and industry to seek investment and employment in the development and improvement of the agricultural, manufacturing, and mining resources of the State.

SEC. 3. There is hereby appropriated, out of any moneys in the state treasury not otherwise appropriated, the sum of five thousand dollars a year for two years, to be expended by such commissioner under the general direction and special approval of the executive council, in showing to the people of the United States the natural advantages and resources of the State of Iowa, said money to be drawn from time to time upon the recommendation of the governor, which shall include the salary of the commissioner.

SEC. 4. At the expiration of each three months after his appointment such commissioner shall make and file in the office of the auditor of the State an itemized statement, duly verified by his oath, showing when, to whom, and for what purpose the funds drawn by him have been expended.

SEC. 5. Said commissioner shall receive a salary of twelve hundred dollars per annum, to be paid quarterly.

SEC. 6. This act, being deemed of immediate importance, shall take effect and be in force from and after its publication in the Iowa State Register and the Iowa State Leader, newspapers published at Des Moines, Iowa.

Approved, March 26, 1880.

I hereby certify that the foregoing act was published in the Iowa State Register April 2, and in the Iowa State Leader April 5, 1880.

J. A. T. HULL,
Secretary of State.

KANSAS.

DIGEST OF IMMIGRATION AND ALIEN LAW.

Act of 1864 (an act to establish a bureau of immigration and appoint agents therefor).-A bureau of immigration was established in Kansas by statute of 1864. The governor is empowered to appoint two immigration commissioners. The bureau shall have power to appoint agents to visit Europe for the purpose of encouraging and directing immigration to this State; to make contracts for low rates of fare for immigrants, and to perform all functions contemplated by this act. The bureau shall compile and publish for general publicity and for annual report to the legislature facts and statistics about the State's resources and character, about the transactions of the bureau, and about any other matters of general interest, in conformity to the purposes of the act. The faculties of the state institutions for higher education shall furnish the bureau any available scientific data. The assessors of each county shall furnish an annual report of the proportions of land vacant and cultivated, and other information relative to the county's resources. The state geologist shall supply an abstract of his investigations. The bureau shall promote the organization of a state immigration society to cooperate with it.

Five thousand dollars a year is appropriated for executing the provisions of the act, and the commissioners are required to give bond for $2,000.

IMMIGRATION AND ALIEN LAW.

ACT OF 1864.

[Kansas State Laws, 1864, ch. 75, p. 143.]

AN ACT To establish a bureau of immigration, and appoint agents therefor.

Be it enacted by the legislature of the State of Kansas:

SECTION 1. That the governor be, and he is hereby, empowered to appoint, by and with the consent of the senate, two commissioners of immigration, who, together with the governor, shall constitute a bureau of immigration, which shall have power to appoint one or more agents to visit Europe for the purpose of encouraging and directing immigration to this State, to make contracts with railroad and packet companies for the purpose of securing a low rate of fare to immigrants, and to perform such other functions as may be necessary to secure the ends aimed at in this act: Provided, however, That said bureau of immigration, or its agents, shall not, under any consideration, involve the State in any indebtedness or expense in amount exceeding the sum appropriated by this act.

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Approved, February 26, 1864.

THOMAS CARNEY, Governor.

KENTUCKY.

DIGEST OF IMMIGRATION AND ALIEN LAWS.

Act of 1892 (an act concerning citizens, expatriation, aliens). The act of 1892 was passed to define the property rights of aliens and to prescribe the process by which citizens may secure expatriation. Act of 1906 (an act creating a state board of agriculture, forestry, and immigration; specifying the duties and appropriating money).The act of 1906 created a state board of agriculture, forestry, and immigration, consisting of nine members. The governor shall appoint the members of the board, the director of the Kentucky Experiment Station, and a commissioner of agriculture, forestry, and immigration. The commissioner shall see that a farmers' and industrial institute is held annually in each county. The board shall act as an immigration committee. It shall collect and publish information showing the class of immigrants entering the State and causes of emigration from the State.

IMMIGRATION AND ALIEN LAWS.

ACT OF 1892.

[Kentucky State Laws, 1892, ch. 36, p. 54.]

AN ACT Concerning citizens, expatriation, aliens.

Be it enacted by the general assembly of the Commonwealth of Kentucky:

SECTION 1. All persons born or naturalized in the United States and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, and who reside in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, shall be deemed citizens thereof.

SEC. 2. Whensoever any citizen of this State, by deed in writing, in the presence of, and subscribed by, two witnesses and acknowl edged or proved in the county court of the county in which he resides, or by open declaration made in such court and entered of record, shall declare that he relinquishes the character of a citizen of this State, and shall depart out of the same with the intention, in good faith, to remain absent therefrom, such person shall, from the time of his departure, be considered as having exercised his right of expatriation, so far as regards this State, and shall not thenceforth be deemed a citizen thereof. When any citizen of this State shall reside elsewhere, and, in good faith, become a citizen of some other State of this Union, or the citizen or subject of a foreign State or sovereign, he shall not, while the citizen of another State, or the citizen or subject of a foreign State or sovereign, be deemed a citizen. of this State. No act of any citizen under this section shall have any effect if done while the United States shall be at war with a foreign power.