The purpose of the bill is to pass a law for the protection of emaigrants on the high seas in transit to this counltry. which will apply not only to snilinig vessels. but also to steaniships. In view of the unprecedented large emigration from Europe this year. which in all probability will run up to more than one million. it becomes the imperative duty of this Congress. demanded alike by reasons of hygiene as well as by sentiments of charity. morality. and humanity. that the gross abuses that have so long been practiced nipunished upon the helpless immigrant by the cupidity of soulless transportation companies. and the brutality and utter disregard for decency by officers and crew of many emigrant steamers. be checked and punished. This bill. if passed. will prevent the necessity of articles like these taken from the New York Herald. which I will cite further on. I feel assured.
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