In re Naturalization of Subjects of Germany

GEIGER, District Judge.

At the last hearing of naturalization matters, there were presented four petitions by persons who were sub*972jects of Germany.' These had been filed, and notice of their pend-ency given, in the regular manner. The proofs upon each were taken, and it is conceded in each case that the applicant, though a subject of Germany, is qualified to become an American citizen. No bar is interposed to admission, save such as arises — if any does arise — by 'virtue of a statute of the United States, viz.:

“See. 2171. No alien wiio is a native citizen or subject, or a denizen of any…