Because the sailors associations of those countries were not so organized that they could command the wages that werepaid by the English shipowners. and the reason why the humer of ships under the flag of Norway and Sweden today is increasMg s simply because they operate their vessels cheaper than we operate our vessels. But I will not weary the Senate. I hope the amendment will be adopted. It is on the right lines. It is on the lines of progressive American shipping interests. It is on the lines of true Americanism. The immigrant is not worthy to come to this country and become an American. citizen if he will not wait one week. aye. two weeks. to come in an American ship. and thereby save the $10 that my friend from New Hampshire says is a head tax imposed upon him.
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Immigrants are unworthy if they don't choose American ships.