EXECUTIVE MANSION, Washington, December 31, 1896. In accordance with the provisions of law the following revised regulations and instructions, including a tariff of fees to be charged for official services, are hereby prescribed for the information and gov. ernment of the Consular Officers of the United States. GROVER CLEVELAND. DEPARTMENT OF STATE, Washington, December 31, 1896. I transmit herewith, for your information and government, the accompanying revised regulations and instructions, which have been prescribed by the President. They are intended to supersede those which have been heretofore issued by this Department, and are to be carefully observed in all respecte. I am, sir, your obedient servant, RICHARD OLNEY. To the several CONSULAR OFFICERS of the United States, II TABLE OF CONTENTS. Page. INTRODUCTION. Origin and history of Consular jurisdiction... 1 ART. 1. The Consular Service.. Vice and Deputy Consuls-General. II. Appointment and qualification. III. Entry upon discharge of duties. IV. Privileges and powers under the Law of Nations. 27 V. Privileges and powers under treaties and conventions. Inviolability of the archives and papers of the Inviolability of the Consular Office and dwelling. 31 Exemption from obligation to appear as a witness 32 33 Infraction of treaties 33. |