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UNITED STATES CONSULAR REGULATIONS.
IX. BIRTHS AND DEATHS.
54. The birth and death of every American citizen within the limits of his jurisdiction shall likewise be recorded.
X.—BANKRUPTCY, PARTNERSHIP, PROBATE, &c.
55. Until promulgation of further regulations, Consuls will continue to exercise their former lawful jurisdiction and authority in bankruptcy, partnerships, probate of wills, administration of estates and other matters of equity, admiralty, ecclesiastical and common law, not especially provided for in previous decrees, according to such reasonable rules, not repugnant to the Constitution, treaties, and laws of the United States, as they may find necessary or convenient to adopt.
XL-SEAMEN.
56 In proceedings or prosecutions instituted by or against American seamen, the Consul may, at his discretion, suspend any of these rules in favor of the seamen when in his opinion, justice, humanity and public policy require it.
XII. CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS.
57. How commenced. Complaints and informations against American citizens should always be signed and sworn to before the Consul when the complainant or informant is at or near the Consul's port.
58. How authenticated. All complaints and informations not so signed and sworn to By a citizen of the United States, and all complaints and informations in capital cases, must be authenticated by the Consul's certificate of his knowledge or belief of the substantial truth of enough of the complaint or information to justify the arrest of the party charged.
59. Copy of accusation.-No citizen shall be arraigned for trial until the offence charged is distinctly made kuown to him by the Consul in respondent's own languages. In cases of magnitude, and in all cases when demanded, an attested copy (or translation) of the complaint, information or statement, authenticated by the Consul, shall be furnished him in his own language, as soon as may be, after his arrest.
60. Presence of accuser.-The personal presence of the accuser is indispensable throughout the trial.
61. May testify.-He shall be informed of his right to testify, and cautioned that if he choose to offer himself as a witness, he must answer all questions that may be pro- pounded by the Consul or his order, like any other witness.
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62. American witnesses compelled to attend. The government and the accused are equally entitled to compulsory process for witnesses within their jurisdiction: and if the Consul believes the accused to be unable to advance the fees, his necessary witnesses shall be summoned at the expense of the United States.
63. Fine and costs.-When punishment is by fine, costs may be included or remitted at the Consul's discretion. An alternative sentence of thirty days' imprisonment shall take effect on non-payment of any part of the fine or costs adjudged in any criminal pro- seeding.
64. Any prisoner, before conviction, may be admitted to bail by the Consul who tries him, except in capital cases.
65. Capital cases. No prisoner charged with a capital offence shall be admitted to bail where the proof is evident, or the presumption of his guilt great.
66. After conviction. After conviction and appeal the prisoner may be admitted to Bail only by the Minister.
67. American bail.—Any citizen of the United States offering himself as bail, shall sign and swear, before the Consul, to a schedule of unincumbered property of a value at Least double the amount of the required bail.
68. Foreign bail. Any other proposed bail or security shall sign and swear before the Consul, to a similar schedule of unincumbered personal property within the local jurisdiction of the Consulate, or he may be required to deposit the amount in money or valuables with the Consul.
69. Two sureties.-Unless such sufficient citizen becomes bail, or such deposit is made, at least two sureties shall be required.
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