His whole aim was to ennoble and elevate citizenship. to place it on that high plane which would insure permanency and safety to our institutions. In the swarming millions flocking to our shores he saw danger unless the baser elements could be excluded. He sought aremedy. and was made chairman of a select committee "to inquire into the alleged violations of the laws prohibiting the importation of contract labor. paupers. convicts. and other classes." I need not say how well that work was done. The startling evidence disclosed was commented on by the press throughout the land. Almuost with one voice a correction of the evil was demanded.
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Generalization about immigrants having 'baser elements'.