There is no objection to the resolution going over. An investigation of the steps taken by the Secretary of the Treasury to transfer the immigrant station to Bedloes Island would have been competent under the resolution as it originally passed the Senate. The House of Representatives have affixed an amendment specifically specifying the proposed transfer as one of the subjects of inquiry. It did not occur to me that there would be any objection to giving that authority to the committees. nor did I anticipate that giving that authority would operate to delay or hinder the Secretary of the Treasury in the performance of his duty under existing statutes.
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