Part XLVIII. CONSULATES OF THE UNITED STATES Consulates of the United States. [In the following list places in roman type are principal offices-consulates general and consulates. Places in italics are consular agencies, the agents being subordinate to and under the direction of the principal consular officers.] Bahia. (South America) Ceara. Pernambuco. São Paulo. Sofia. BULGARIA (Balkan State, Europe) CANADA (North America) Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia. Campbellton, New Brunswick. Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. Cornwall, Ontario. Cumberland, British Columbia. Edmonton, Alberta. Fernie, British Columbia. Fort William and Port Arthur, Ontario. Fredericton, New Brunswick. Gaspe, Quebec. Halifax, Nova Scotia. Hamilton, Ontario. Kenora, Ontario. Kingston, Ontario. Lethbridge, Alberta. Liverpool, Nova Scotia. Lunenburg, Nova Scotia. Nanaimo, British Columbia. North Bay, Ontario. Ocean Falls, British Columbia. Port Hawkesbury, Nova Scotia. Prince Rupert, British Columbia. Regina, Saskatchewan. St. Leonards, New Brunswick. APPENDIXES Appendix A.-Shipping act, 1916, as amended.. Appendix C.-Administrative provisions of tariff act of 1922 which affect the APPENDIX A-SHIPPING ACT, 1916, AS AMENDED When used in this Act: Page 434 450 473 The term 66 common carrier by water in foreign commerce " means a common carrier, except ferryboats running on regular routes, engaged in the transportation by water of passengers or property between the United States or any of its Districts, Territories, or possessions and a foreign country, whether in the import or export trade: Provided, That a cargo boat commonly called an ocean tramp shall not be deemed such "common carrier by water in foreign commerce." The term common carrier by water in interstate commerce " means a common carrier engaged in the transportation by water of passengers or property on the high seas or the Great Lakes on regular routes from port to port between one State, Territory, District, or possession of the United States and any other State, Territory, District, or possession of the United States, or between places in the same Territory, District, or possession. The term "common carrier by water means a common carrier by water in foreign commerce or a common carrier by water in interstate commerce on the high seas or the Great Lakes on regular routes from port to port. 66 The term "other person subject to this act " means any person not included in the term common carrier by water," carrying on the business of forwarding or furnishing wharfage, dock, warehouse, or other terminal facilities in connection with a common carrier by water. The term "person" includes corporations, partnerships, and associations, existing under or authorized by the laws of the United States, or any State, Territory, District, or possession thereof, or of any foreign country. The term "vessel" includes all water craft and other artificial contrivances of whatever description and at whatever stage of construction, whether on the stocks or launched, which are used or are capable of being or are intended to be used as a means of transportation on water.1 The term "documented under the laws of the United States,' means "registered, enrolled, or licensed under the laws of the United States." (Sept. 7, 1916, sec. 1.) 1 These paragraphs were added by the act of July 15, 1918. SEC. 2. (a) That within the meaning of this Act no corporation, partnership, or association shall be deemed a citizen of the United States unless the controlling interest therein is owned by citizens of the United States, and, in the case of a corporation, unless its president and managing directors are citizens of the United States and the corporation itself is organized under the laws of the United States or of a State, Territory, District, or possession thereof, but in the case of a corporation, association, or partnership operating any vessel in the coastwise trade the amount of interest required to be owned by citizens of the United States shall be 75 per centum. (b) The controlling interest in a corporation shall not be deemed to be owned by citizens of the United States (a) if the title to a majority of the stock thereof is not vested in such citizens free from any trust or fiduciary obligation in favor of any person not a citizen of the United States; or (b) if the majority of the voting power in such corporation is not vested in citizens of the United States; or (c) if through any contract or understanding it is so arranged that the majority of the voting power may be exercised, directly or indirectly, in behalf of any person who is not a citizen of the United States; or (d) if by any other means whatsoever control of the corporation is conferred upon or permitted to be exercised by any person who is not a citizen of the United States. (c) Seventy-five per centum of the interest in a corporation shall not be deemed to be owned by citizens of the United States (a) if the title to 75 per centum of its stock is not vested in such citizens free from any trust or fiduciary obligation in favor of any person not a citizen of the United States; or (b) if 75 per centum of the voting power in such corporation is not vested in citizens of the United States; or (c) if, through any contract or understanding it is so arranged that more than 25 per centum of the voting power in such corporation may be exercised, directly or indirectly, in behalf of any person who is not a citizen of the United States; or (d) if by any other means whatsoever control of any interest in the corporation in excess of 25 per centum is conferred upon or permitted to be exercised by any person who is not a citizen of the United States. (d) The provisions of this Act shall apply to receivers and trustees of all persons to whom the Act applies, and to the successors or assignees of such persons. (Sept. 7, 1916, sec. 2; June 5, 1920, sec. 38.) SEC. 3. That a board is hereby created to be known as the United States Shipping Board and hereinafter referred to as the board. The board shall be composed of seven commissioners, to be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate; and the President shall designate the member to act as chairman of the board, and the board may elect one of its members as vice chairman. Such commissioners shall be appointed as soon as practicable after the enactment of this Act and shall continue in office two for a term of one year, and the remaining five for terms of two, three, four, five, and six years, respectively, from the date of their appointment, the term of each to be designated by the President, but their successors shall be appointed for terms of six years, except that any person chosen to fill a vacancy shall be appointed only for the unexpired term of the commissioner whom he succeeds. |