CONCERNING THE LODGING AND BOARDING OF THE IMMIGRANTS
Art. 42.--In the cities of Buenos Aires, Rosario, and at all such others
where, owing to the number of immigrants, it may be necessary, there
shall be a house for their temporary lodgment.
Art. 44.--At such places where there should not be any houses for the
accommodation of immigrants, the respective Commissions shall proceed to
board and lodge the same in public hotels or in other suitable ways.
Art. 45.--Immigrants shall be entitled to suitable board and lodging, at
the expense of the Nation, for five days after landing.
Art. 46.--In case of serious illness which should render it impossible
for them to remove to another habitation, at the expiration of the
said five days, the expense of the succeeding board and lodging shall
continue to be met by the State, as long as the said illness continues.
Except in such cases, the continuance of immigrants at the Establishment
for more than five days shall be at their own expense, at the rate of
half a national gold dollar a day for every person more than 8 years
old, and 25 cents for every child under that age.
Art. 47.--The regulations contained in the preceding articles do not
include immigrants having contracts with the Government in connection
with the Colonies. All such will be entitled to board and lodging free
of charge until transported to their destination.
[Illustration: Immigrants Hotel in Buenos Aires
Office for admittance and passports]