Now. as to this cry that has been raised abont paupers and idiots I have something to say. It has been the custom for a great many years for the "effete despotisms of Europe." of which our friends here sometimes talk. to send persons of bad character over here . to send paupers and idiots on condition that they will not return to their native land. It has been the endeavor of the commissioners of immigration and of the charitable societies of New York City to prevent this imposition from being successfully practiced. Wo have tried our very best. and we think we have pretty nearly succeeded. This bill contains a very judicious provision oil that subject. and I cannot see how any man on this floor can cavil at it or find fault with it.
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Generalization that European countries send paupers and idiots to the US.