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 goverament 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 respects. TABLE OF CONTENTS. Limits of Consular Districts.. II. Appointment and qualification. III. Entry upon discharge of duties....... IV. Privileges and powers under the Law of Nations... V. Privileges and powers under treaties and conventions. Favored-nation clause............ Inviolability of the archives and papers of the Inviolability of the Consular Office and dwelling. Exemption from obligation to appear as a witness Page. ᎪᎡᎢ. V. Privileges and powers under treaties and conven- VI. Supervisory powers of Consuls-General. VII. Supervisory powers of diplomatic representatives VIII. Relations to naval officers of the United States.. XVIII. Disputes between masters, officers, and crews. XIX. Wrecked and stranded vessels, and surveys.. XXI. Mutiny and insubordination, and the transportation |