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I should like. before I take my seat. to call attention to the opinions of these physicians. I read from the opinion of Dr. W. A. Ewing. who had fifteen years experience in the health department of the city of New York as sanitary inspector. In answer to the questions there propounded to him. he says: I am strenuously opposed to the general suspension of immigration from European countries. for the reason that it is unnecessary if the following measures are adopted and carried out: One of the measures isAt least five days before sailing each emigrant should be kept in a house of detention. in suitable. cleanly. wellventilated apartments. provided with bathing and fumigating-