The Senator is under a misapprehension. It is the bringing to this country of the immigrant thatis prohibited in the first section. not merely the making of the contract. The crime is consummated by the actual arrival. Mr. MILLER.of California. The first section reads: That from and after the passage of this act it shall be unlawful for any person. company. partnership. or corporation. in any manner whatsoever. to prepay the transportation or in any way assist or encourage the importation or migration of any alien or aliens. any foreigner or foreigners. into the United States. its Territories. or the District of Colombia. under contract or agreement.
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