igners domiciled in Cuba prior to January 1, 1899, who have
retained their domicile, provided that they claim Cuban nationality
within six months following the promulgation of this constitution, or if
they are minors within a like period following the date on which they
reach full age.

3. Foreigners who after five years' residence in the territory of the
Republic, and not less than two years after the declaration of their
intention to acquire Cuban nationality have obtained naturalization
papers according to law.

4. Spaniards residing in the territory of Cuba on the 11th day of April,
1899, who failed to register themselves as such in the corresponding
register within one year thereafter.

5. Africans who were slaves in Cuba, and those "emancipated" referred to
in article 13 of treaty of June 28, 1835, between Spain and England.

ART. 7. Cuban nationality is lost:

1. By the acquisition of foreign citizenship.

2. By the acceptance of employment or honors from another government
without permission of the Senate.

3. By entering the military service of a foreign nation without the said
permission.

4. In cases of naturalized Cubans, by their residence for five years
continuously in the country of origin, except when serving an office or
fulfilling a commission of the Government of the Republic.

ART. 8. Cuban nationality may be reacquired in the manner to be provided
by law.

ART. 9. Every Cuban shall be bound:

1. To bear arms in defense of his country in such cases and in such
manner as may be determined by the laws.

2. To contribute to the payment of public expenses in such manner and
proportion as the laws may prescribe.

TITLE III

FOREIGNERS

ART. 10. Foreigners residing within the territory of the Republic shall
be on the same footing as Cubans:

1. In respect to protection of their persons and property.

2. In respect to the enjoyment of the rights guaranteed by Section first
of the following title, excepting those exclusively reserved to
citizens.

3. In respect to the enjoyment of civil rights under the conditions and
limitations prescribed in the law of aliens.

4. In respect to the obligation of obeying the laws, decrees,
regulations, and all other statutes that may be in force in the
Republic, and complying with their provisions.

5. In respect to submission to the jurisdiction and decisions of the
courts of justice and all other authorities of the Republic.

6. In respect t