In reference to the suggestion made by the gentleman from Pennsylvania. that there is no evidence before the committee that this additional appropriation is necessary. I desire to say in support of the amendment of the gentleman from Illinois that the Legislature of California had under consideration a few days ago a memorial addressed to Congress. which I understand is on its way here. asking us to take more effectual measures in respect to this matter of Chinese immigration. The fact is the immigration is now coming into this country by way of British Columbia. and it is larger from that direction than ever before. They take advantage of the long frontier on our northern border to come into the United States. I am informed the reason why they do come in such large numbers is because sufficient guards are not employed to prevent them crossing the line. It is a matter of complaint since the socalled Scott law went into operation that it has not been fully carried out so as to guard against the entrance of Chinese immigrants. The amount provided by the gentleman from Illinois is deemed to be requisite to execute the law effectually. If not necessary it will not be expended.
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