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 1936 TREATYAMM. DECEMBER 16, 1920. [The Acting Secretary of State to the Siawwse Minister.] Darinrmnxr or- STATE, Washington, December 16, 1920. Sir: Oiiéitragctms Sewetéry I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your note of this date referring to Am ·p_ lm the provisions of Article I of the treaty signed by us to-day and relating to the real ’ _ _ property now in possession of American missionary societies in Siam. I note that: hEd*g*;‘:kng:'l  ;I‘°" 1. As to the lands for which the missions now possess pagers of any kind or of which ° the missions are otherwise in legal occupation they shoul apply to have title papers imued in the regixigar way. 2. As to the ds held under lease from Government, the Siamese Government will not interrupt the possession by the missions as long as they continue to use the land for mission purposes. _ 3. However, in Ratburi the Mission is now occupying a house belonging to the Siamese Government; this must be returned when asked for. 4. It is understand that the Siamese Government is not identified with Wat administration; that is to say, the foregoing understanding must not be construed as a promise by the Government to interfere with lands held and claimed by religious authorities, whether Buddhists or of any other iaith. _ 5. All Mission Lands are held subject to the exercise by the Siamese Government of the right of eminent domain. I have the honor to express my satisfaction with this pronouncement. Accept, Sir, the renewed assurances of my highest consideration. Nonréss HS Davis, fs cting emztary 0 tate. Pura Prusns Ksnsvonosn, Siamese Minister.