This principle was reaffirmed in the case of Packet Company vs. St. Louis. 100 U. S.. 423. We ae clearly of opinion that. in the exercise of its power to regulate immigration. and in the very act of exercising thatpower. it was competent for Congress to impose this contribution on the shipowner engaged in that business. I am sure I do not overstrain the justexpectationI have when I ask my distinguished friend from Oregon if he does not recognize that that case makes beyond all question the special words in the opinion of the learned Chief Justice in the former case obiter dicta ?
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