If we pursue our present policy. no matter how liberal it may seem. England will in time drive our ships off both the Atlantic and the Pacific. I believe it to be the sense of this country and thejudgment of the people of this country. particularly the wage earners. that there should be some restriction which is substantial and not theoretical and sentimental upon immigrants coming here to compete with the American laborer. . . I believe. again. that at all times and on all occasions and whenever an opportunity offers we ought to encourage American shipping. The Senator from New York is entirely mistaken in the statement that nobody wants the revenue which may come from this provision.
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