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10 Mr. : No, there is not.

The : Then you do not take it any further by saying it is recognised in all other countries. I am only asking for information.

Mr. : In most of the States of America the marriages would be lawful and would be recognised.

The : As far as I know, England is exactly in the same position with regard to her Colonies as any other country in this respect, that if the marriage is not recognised as valid in that country, the issue of that marriage cannot inherit land in that country. I believe that is so.

Mr. : I am not prepared to say that you are wrong, therefore I do not wish to say anything upon that matter.

Mr. :I do not think there is any country in which that would not be the case as you have stated.

Mr. : It is not at all probable, but there is no doubt about this, that the United Kingdom is about the only country in the world in which these marriages are absolutely prohibited. Whatever may be the laws of the European nations, dispensations can always be obtained, and there is no difficulty whatever in obtaining the celebration of these marriages.