I ask the attention of the Senator from West Virginia . Mr. President. recently the Italian Government has -shown deep interest in the suppression of the padrone system in this country under which Italian immigrants fallinto the control of agents and bankers who keep them in a state of half dlavery. and exact from them. for no real service. a large portion of every days wages which they earn by severe and honest toil. The energetic and courteous Italian ambassador. the Baron Fava. has made such representations to our Government that renewed efforts are being made by the President. the Secretary of State. and especially by the Secretary of the Treasury. Mr. Carlisle. and the efficient Superintendent of Immigration. Mr. Stump. for the extermination of the vicious system.
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