No. 701.
Mr. Fish
to Mr. Blaine.
Legation of
the United States,
Berne, July 15, 1881.
(Received July 30.)
No. 421.]Sir: Referring to my No. 401, I have the honor to
inclose herewith an extract from the proceedings of the Federal Council of
June 6, in regard to the motion respecting a federal interference in
emigration matters.
It will be seen that the Federal Council have called for reports from Swiss
consuls on the subject.
I have, &c.,
[Inclosure in No.
421.—Translation.]
Extract from the deliberations of the Federal
Council, June 6, 1881.
In the last session of the Federal Assembly the National Council
requested the Federal Council to present promptly a report and
propositions to the legislative authority of the confederation, after
examination of the question of how aimless emigration might be
prevented, and how the efforts of families emigrating to a new home can
be properly directed. As in this matter the efficacious co-operation of
the Swiss consuls in the countries of emigration is needed, the Federal
Council has requested them—
- 1st.
- To send from time to time a report on the countries which can
be recommended in full confidence as a destination for Swiss
emigration.
- 2d.
- To persuade the Swiss colonies already established in their
jurisdiction to report to them at least once a year upon what
they deem useful for the information of emigrants, as to whether
they could undertake to receive in their midst a number of
persons or families in case the latter should be sent to them by
the Swiss consuls or by the communes.
- 3d.
- To be present at the port of debarkation upon the arrival of a
large number of Swiss, and to aid, by their advice and good
offices, those who address themselves to them.
