I present a petition of the National Womans Christian Temperance Union. in convention assembled at Denver. Colo.. in November. 1892. signed by Frances E. Willard. president. and the other officers of the union. praying for a further and more stringent restriction of immigration at our ports of entry. The petitioners state that they believe the safety and welfare of our nation and Government are imperiled by the admission of such a large number of aliens. especially as nearly half of our Commonwealths. either by statutory or constitutional enactments. permit male immigrants over 21 years of age to vote at all elections within twelve months after their arrival in our borders by filing their intention to become citizens. They respectfully urge that a larger restriction be placed upon the number. the character. or the power of those coming to our shores. that they may not practically hold. upon their arrival. far greater power over our morals and even the very life of the nation than the women who are born of American parents. and who have all their lives lived as good and faithful citizens in our midst. I move that the petition be referred to the Committee on Immigration.
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Immigrants are portrayed as a threat to the nation's safety, welfare, and morals, and as having more power than American women.