The language used in the bill originally presented might be open to a difference of opinion as to the effect of it. but it seems to me that the first section. as modified by the amendment of the Senator from Massachusetts. is certainly free from any ambiguity or uncertainty. and it accomplishes in clear and distinct terms the very object the honorable Senator has in mind. It does not put any limitation upon the citizens of Canada or of Mexico or of Cuba who desire to visit the United States or who desire to come for some temporary commercial or business purpose. It only imposes a tax upon alien immigrants. that isto say. upon those who are coming from different foreign countries for permanent residence in the United States. The term "alien immigrant" does not comprehend or embrace the mere passenger or tourist coming here for temporary comfort or pleasure.
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