Chairman. I want to read. in support of this substitute. an extract from a letter written by a gentleman who is now in the consular service of this country. and who now enforces. without authority of law. this very provision. Here is his language: This is probably the only United States consulate where for some years there has been a consular inspection of emigrants. Let me tell you how this work is being done. with a view to encouraging an effort to have this system of inspection extended to all seaports whence emigrants leave for the Umnited States. In the height of the season from three to four steamers of the North German Lloyd Steamship Company leave this port every week and each steamer requires from two to three inspections of the steerage passenoers. At first all the bedding of these people is ordered into the disinfecting c iamber. then each person is vaccinated and his or her physical condition carefully examined into. special care being taken to detect diseases of the eyes. skin. lungs. and mind. etc. The examination takes place inl the presence of the United States consul or one of his assistants. and is in charge of Dr.
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