Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, With the Annual Message of the President Transmitted to Congress December 3, 1907, (In two parts), Part II

File No. 3507.

The Acting Secretary of State to Ambassador Meyer.

Department of State,
Washington, January 11, 1907.

No. 204.]

Sir: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your No. 717, of the 15th ultimo, reporting the application of Clemens Belling for a passport.

From the facts stated he appears to be an American citizen by birth, and the animus revertendi is alleged.

There seems to be no circumstances which show an establishment in any other country. The nature of his calling, that of a circus performer, is such that his life must be nomadic.

The department is of opinion that a passport should be granted him.

I am, etc.,

Robert Bacon.