But I say such people would be rare because of the application of the principle of which I have just spoken. My friend from Missouri should measure himself by the position which he occupied here last session. Then he was willing to allow the immigrant to come into this country if he could read and write. leaving behind him his old. decrepit. helpless grandfather. who perhaps was entirely dependent upon him for support. to whom he was the staff of his old age and should be the strong arm for his support and protection. The gentleman was so heartless. so cruel that he was willing that an immigrant should be permitted to come into this country. leaving at home the old grandfather whom he was bound to protect and care for. but becomes sentimental when the same provision is applied to the wife. The test must be applied somewhere. If you carry the illiterate wife away. what are you to do with the boys between the ages of 16 and 21 who can neither read nor write?
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