Here I have.the resolutions of the Protective Labor Union of New York. sent to me by J. E. Bausch. in which they say: Whereas it appears that notwithstanding the prevailing stagnation of trade and industry. and the enforced idleness of over two millions of working people. alien immigrants are still flocking to our shores in great numbers. and Whereas the effect of the competition of these newly arrived aliens must surely ha to inflict great hardship and misery upon our own working people by lowering the wages of some and by depriving others of employment altogether: Therefore. Be it resolved. That we recommendFirst. The passage of the LodgeCorliss bill to restrict immigration. Second. Additional legislation to limit the number of immigrants to 50.000 a year. and to establish a board for the distribution of immigrants. to consist of ten members. to be selected from the various labor organizations. The said board shall have power to distribute immigrants to loca ities that are not already overcrovded with laborers. and to prevent them from taking the places of striking wvorkmem. or accepting lass than current rate of wages. and to ieturn all immigrants who fail to find employment within sixty days after their arrival to the country from whence thay came. Third. An admendment to the contractlabor law that will exclude actors. professional singers. musicians. and all others emgaged in theatrical performances. coining here under contract.
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