I still think that my amendment proposing to give the original amount of the estimate. $50.000. should prevail. Especially do I think this amount proper as there isno obligation upon the Administration to expend in the enforcement of this law more than is necessary. When it is recollected that this immigration is not only to be guarded against at the Pacific ports. especially at San Francisco. but that we have a great border upon the north extending thousands of miles. and a great border also upon the south. I think it abundantly proper that the sum of $50.000. as proposed in the original estimate. should be given for this service. notwithstanding the later qualification of that estimate made by the Acting Secretary cutting it down to $30.000. For my part I would be perfectly willing to give $100.000 for this purpose.
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