In conclusion. Mr. Speaker. allow me to say that it is not a very pleasant duty for me. as the chairman of the Committee on Immigration of this House. to oppose a bill in its final.stages which I had helped to frame and which I supported. and which I helped to pass through the House. I still hope the House will give all of its present opponents an opportunity to vote on this bill after eliminating its objectionable features. As it is. my own sense of justice. considerations of party and country. and the combined and unanimous opposition of the GermanAmerican press. and many of the reputable American journals of the United States (such as the Philadelphia Ledger. which- this morning comes outeditorially in favor of the spirit of my amendments and propositions). compel me to take the stand I do take.
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