Speech #570083722

I objected to loading down the bill with matters which could not but arouse antagonism that might endanger the passage of the bill. I was overruled and the House. by its action. put itself on record in favor of legislation such as is embraced in the amendments adopted. At this time and before this committee I have nothing to offer concerning the sale of intoxicants at immigration stations and at the Capitol. If the Senate wishes to indorse these amendments it is their privilege to do so. I only plead that these or any other amendments shall not be permitted to endanger the bill. prepared with such patient labor and of itself and by itself so good for the administration of the immigration laws. So. also. in regard to an educational test as a means of restriction of immigration. If you will not allow such an amendment to jeopardize the bill and thereby deprive the country of the general legislation so imperative upon this subject of immigration. I am content. But I most earnestly protest against the form of the amendment tacked on to the bill in the House to secure that result.