Quarantine regulations should be uniform at all our ports. Under the Constitution they are plainly within the exclusive Federal jurisdiction when and so far as Congress shall legislate. In my opinion the whole subject should be taken into national control. and adequate power given to the Executive to protect our people a ainst plague invasions. On the 1st of September last I approved regulations establishing a twentyday quarantine for all vessels bringing immigrants from foreign ports. This order will be continued in force. Some loss and suffering have resulted to passengers. but a due care for the homes of our people justifies in such cases the utmost precaution.
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