In re Ross

WITHER, District Judge.

[1] If it is made to appear that an alien, applying for admission to citizenship, has not behaved as a mán of good moral character while residing in the United States, the court, in the exercise of a sound discretion, may refuse his petition, notwithstanding the applicant's good behavior during the five years preceding Ills application. It is the duty of the court to determine, taking into account the whole career and conduct of the applicant, in so far as it is made to appear, whether such a one possesses the necessary qualifications, moral and otherwise, to entitle…