By Mr. STEELE: Petitions of J. W. Pettenger. Harry T. Connelly. Benjamin F. Bish. William T. Smith. and other citizens of Upland. Grant County. Ind.. praying for the enactment of legislation which will more effectually restrict immigration and prevent the admission of illiterate. pauper. and criminal classes to the United Statesto the Committee on Immigration and Naturalization. By Mr. STEVENS of Minnesota: Petition of E. N. Saunders. E. W. Peet .& Sons. and Charles P. Noyes. of St. Paul. Minn.. in favor of a monetary commissionto the Committee on Banking and Currency. By Mr. SULLIVAN: Petition of citizens of Fort Smith.
Identified stereotypes
Generalizing immigrants as illiterate, paupers, and criminals.