COMPROMISE OF GOVERNMENT CLAIMS BY SECRETARY OF TREASURY.

SEC. 617. [19 U.S.C. 1617] COMPROMISE OF GOVERNMENT CLAIMS BY SECRETARY OF TREASURY. Upon a report by a customs officer, district attorney, or any special attorney, having charge of any claim arising under the customs laws, showing the facts upon which such claim is based, the probabilities of a recovery and the terms upon which the same may be compromised, the Secretary of the Treasury is hereby authorized to compromise such claim, if such action shall be recommended by the Solicitor of the Treasury.