Metaxis

Appellant, in custody of the immigration authorities awaiting deportation under an order of the Secretary of Labor, applied to the District Court for writ of habeas corpus. His application having been denied, he appeals from that order to this court.

Appellant entered the United States on February 23, 1924, at Boston, Mass., as a temporary visitor for a period not to exceed six months. At the time of his application for admission, his brother, who was domiciled in Seattle, Wash., filed an affidavit in furtherance of his admission containing the following statement:

Immediately after his admission he went to Seattle, Wash., and joined his brother and there formed a partnership with him in the grocery business, which was later discontinued. Thereafter he entered into an agreement for the purchase of the controlling interest in the Quality Food Market at 801 Pike .street, Seattle. He now devotes his entire time to the interests of said corporation, which deals in groceries and imported products.

In August, 1924, upon his application, the term of his stay was extended six months upon condition that he furnish bond in the sum of $500 guaranteeing that he would depart from the United…