But upon the subject. as well as all others. American statesmanship must keep abreast withthe demands of the hour. With the march of time have come changes in our national conditions. and in no respect is there a greater demand fbr halt being called than upon the policy of indiscriminate immigration to our lands. We have merited the opprobrium of being termed the dumping ground for the refuse of all nations. and dearly have we paid for it. We have been deluged with the worlds criminals and paupers. until today we are in danger of settling upon a policy which may be found in the other extreme.
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Immigrants are the refuse of all nations, criminals and paupers.