They knew that their sand was soon to run out. but they saw for their children a future and a hope which they never could realize or could expect at home. I say. therefore. that as to criminals and beggars and paupers the laws are already sufficient. and properly so. to exclude them. But for the rest. Mr. Speaker. their work proves what immigrants have done in and for this country. and it is a testimonial and object lesson that can not be forgotten when the vote is taken on this question. What they have done shows the purpose for which they came. and the spirit which animated their souls and nerved their arms. They came to give work. and work is the highest capital of the human race.
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