NEW MEXICO.

DIGEST OF IMMIGRATION AND ALIEN LAWS.

The

Act of 1880 (an act to establish a bureau of immigration).-By the act of 1880 a board of commissioners, known as the bureau of immigration, is established. The board shall consist of 20 members appointed by the governor and serving two years. Each county is entitled to a commissioner, who shall receive no compensation. duty of the board shall be to prepare and disseminate accurate information as to soil, climate, minerals, resources, productions, and business of New Mexico, also as to the inducements and advantages offered to desirable immigration and for the investment of capital. A salaried secretary shall be elected to transact business for the board. Local auxiliary committees may be organized for cooperation. Two thousand dollars per annum is appropriated for expenses.

Act of 1897 (an act to amend the Compiled Laws of 1884).—The law of 1897 provides that the board of immigration shall consist of five members, who shall be appointed by the governor. Not more than three members shall be from the same political party, Expenses, but no compensation, may be allowed for the service of members. A salaried secretary shall conduct the ordinary routine business. He shall not be a member of the board, shall serve two years, and shall receive $75 a month. It shall be the duty of the board to devise practical plans to advertise the Territory and induce desirable immigration.

Act of 1905 (an act to amend the Compiled Laws of New Mexico relating to the bureau of immigration). The act of 1905 provides for increasing the board of immigration from five to six members, one from each judicial circuit of the Territory.

IMMIGRATION AND ALIEN LAWS.

ACT OF 1880.

[Acts of the legislative assembly of the Territory of New Mexico, 1880, ch. 23, p. 74.]

AN ACT To establish a bureau of immigration.

Be it enacted by the legislative assembly of the Territory of New Mexico:

SECTION 1. There is hereby established a territorial board of commissioners, which shall be known as the bureau of immigration.

SEC. 2. Said bureau shall consist of twenty members, who shall be appointed by the governor and hold office for two years and until their successors are appointed. Every county in the Territory shall be represented by at least one member. The governor shall be ex officio a member of said board. In case of any vacancy occurring among such commissioners from death, resignation, or otherwise, it

shall be filled by appointment by the governor for the unexpired term. The members of the board shall serve without compensation, though they may be reimbursed for actual expenses incurred in the performance of official duties.

SEC. 3. The duties of such commissioners shall be to prepare and disseminate accurate information as to the soil, climate, minerals, resources, productions, and business of New Mexico, with special reference to its opportunities for development, and the inducements and advantages which it presents to desirable immigration and for the investment of capital. They shall have prompt replies sent to all inquiries relative to the above subjects that may be addressed to them; and shall publish and distribute such pamphlets and documents as, in their opinions, shall tend to promote the objects of their organization.

SEC. 4. Said board shall elect from its members such officers and committees as may, in their judgment, be desirable for its efficient action; and shall appoint a secretary, who shall be a salaried officer, and who shall keep an office in the capitol of the capital for the transaction of business. The board may also organize local auxiliary committees in such counties and towns as shall apply for the formation of the same.

SEC. 5. The original members of said board shall be appointed within ten days after the passage of this act, and shall meet at a time to be fixed by the governor as soon as practicable after such appointment. Thereafter said board shall meet on the second Monday of January in each year at the city of Santa Fe, and at such other times and places as it may by by-law or resolution prescribe.

SEC. 6. The sum of two thousand dollars per annum is hereby appropriated for the expenses incurred by said board in the performance of its duties, including the salary of the secretary and the cost of publication of documents, which said sum shall be paid by the treasurer of the Territory on warrants issued by the territorial auditor upon certificates signed by the president of said board. Said board is likewise authorized to acccept any contributions which may be received from any source other than the Territory for the furtherance of its work and to apply them to the carrying out of the objects hereinbefore stated.

SEC. 7. This act shall take effect from and after its passage, and all laws and parts of laws in conflict herewith are repealed. Approved, February 13, 1880.

ACT OF 1897.

[Laws of New Mexico, 1897, C. B. 37, ch. 9, p. 23.1

AN ACT To amend sections 1299, 1301, and 1302 of the Compiled Laws of 1884.

Be it enacted by the legislative assembly of the Territory of New Mexico:

SECTION 1. That sections 1299, 1301, and 1302 of the Compiled Laws of New Mexico, 1884, be, and the same hereby are, amended so as to read as follows:

SEC. 1299. Said bureau shall consist of five members, one from each judicial district of New Mexico, who shall be appointed by the governor and confirmed

by the territorial council, not more than three members of any one political party, and hold office for two years and until their successors are appointed and qualified.

In case of any vacancy occurring among such commissioners from death, resignation, or otherwise, it shall be filled by appointment by the governor for the unexpired term. The members shall serve without compensation, though they may be reimbursed for actual expenses incurred in attending meetings of the board.

SEC. 1301. Said board shall elect from its members such officers and committees as may in its judgment be desirable for its efficient action, and shall select a secretary, who shall be a salaried officer, not a member of the board, and hold office for the term of two years and until his successor is elected and qualified. The secretary shall keep his office for the transaction of business at the place designated by the board, and shall receive a salary of seventy-five dollars per month. His office and other actual and necessary expenses shall be audited, allowed, and paid by the authorized officer, officers, or members of said board. The board may establish auxiliary offices in any of the towns or cities of the Territory for the better dissemination of information in connection with the boards of trades or similar organizations in said towns and cities, but with the exception of the office of the secretary no expenses of the offices so established shall be paid by the bureau of immigration or allowed against the Territory.

SEC. 1302. Said board shall meet at the office of the secretary on the second Monday of April of each year, and at such other times and places as it may by by-law or resolution prescribe.

This act shall be in force and effect from and after its passage. Approved, February 13, 1897.

ACT OF 1905.

[Laws of New Mexico, 1905, H. B. 130, ch. 110, p. 291.]

AN ACT Entitled "An act to amend section 1870, or chapter 1, of the Compiled Laws of the Territory of New Mexico relating to the Bureau of Immigration."

Be it enacted by the legislative assembly of the Territory of New Mexico:

SECTION 1. Said bureau shall consist of six members, one from each judicial district of the Territory of New Mexico, who shall be appointed by the governor and confirmed by the territorial council, and shall hold office for two years and until their successors are appointed and qualified. In case of any vacancy occurring among such commissioners from death, resignation, or otherwise, it shall be filled by appointment by the governor for the unexpired term. The members shall serve without compensation, though they may be reimbursed for actual expenses incurred in attending meetings of the board and for other incidental expenses while in the actual discharge of their duties.

SEC. 2. All acts and parts of acts in conflict herewith are hereby repealed, and this act shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage.

Approved, March 16, 1905.

NEW YORK.

DIGEST OF IMMIGRATION AND ALIEN LAWS.

Act of 1798 (act to confer rights on aliens).-The act of 1798 was passed to enable certain aliens to hold real estate in the State.

Act of 1802 (act in behalf of aliens).-By the act of 1802 aliens were empowered to purchase and hold real estate under stipulated restrictions.

Act of 1804 (act extending rights of aliens).—The act of 1804 extended to all aliens then residents of the State the rights and privileges granted to certain aliens by the act of 1802.

Act of 1818 (act to enroll aliens in militia).-The act of 1818 authorized aliens at any time owning real estate and within the ages of 18 to 45 years to be enrolled in the militia.

Act of 1819 (act to consolidate alien laws).-The act of 1819 reduced to one statute the laws of the State relating to the importation of passengers.

Acts of 1825, 1830, 1831, 1836, 1838, and 1843 (acts to grant aliens additional rights). The acts of 1825, 1830, 1831, 1836, 1838, and 1843 related to the acquisition of real estate by aliens and extended their rights.

Acts of 1843 and 1845 (acts in aid of marine hospital).-The acts of 1843 and 1845 were passed to provide a system of raising revenue to sustain the marine hospital.

Resolution of 1847 (resolution to regulate passenger shipping).— A resolution was adopted in 1847 memorializing Congress to restrict the number of passengers carried by steamships and their methods of carrying, so as to improve sanitation.

Act of 1848 (act for the protection of aliens).-An act was passed in 1848 for the protection of emigrants arriving in the State. Docks or piers may be purchased for the use of emigrants. Passengers who are alien emigrants shall be landed at the piers. Persons keeping boarding houses for emigrants shall have a license. Boarding-house keepers shall not have a lien on effects of immigrants.

Act of 1849 (act for protection of alien emigrants). The statute of 1849 amended the prior law for the protection of alien emigrants requiring special facilities and safeguards to be provided.

Act of 1849 (act to regulate alien immigration).—The act of 1849 requires masters of vessels landing alien passengers to report to the mayor of New York. Bonds shall be given for each passenger reported. Commissioners of emigration shall examine into the condition of passengers. Other provisions are also made.

Act of 1849 (act to sustain marine-hospital service).-The act of 1849 was intended to provide for the support of the marine hospital by transferring a portion of the commutation fund to that object.

Act of 1850 (an act to regulate passenger vessels). The act of 1850 provided for the further regulation of vessels carrying alien passengers and entering the port of New York.