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4 11. You will notice that, by article 2 of the treaty of cession, it is stipulated that the churches, which have been built in the ceded territory by the Russian Government, Shall remain the property of such members of the Greek Oriental Church, resident in the territory, as may choose to worship therein. You will see that this stipulation is most carefully observed. 12. In article 3, of the same treaty, it is stipulated that, "The inhabitants of the ceded territory, according to their choice, reserving their natural allegiance, may return to Russia within three years; but if they should prefer to remain in the ceded territory, they, with the exception of the uncivilized tribes, shall be admitted to the enjoyment of all the rights, advantages and immunities of citizens of the United States, and shall be maintained and protected in the free enjoyment of their liberty, property and religion. The uncivilized tribes will be subject to such laws and regulations as the United Sates may from time to time adopt in regard to aboriginal tribes in that country." You will perceive that, by this article, it is left optional with all Russian subjects, either to return to Russia within the stipulated time, or to remain here and be admitted to the enjoyment of all the rights and immunities of citizens of the United States, with the free enjoyment of liberty, property, and religion. 13. To such Russian subjects as may feel bound by the ties of natural allegiance to return to the mother-country, you will give all proper facilities for the accomplishment of their wishes. To those who elect to remain as citizens of the United States, you will extend your official protection and encouragement. Whatever may be the future for those who go, and for those who stay, and for us who are to occupy and posses this new territory, I am sure that we shall, one and all, now and hereafter, hold in most respectful and kind remembrance the people