Speech #570103249

But here is a department which we propose shall devote itself primarily. after the collection of information. to the protection of the industries of the country. so that it may make to Congress proper recommendations and reports upon these subjects. and no doubt when the Alaska fisheries are transferred to the new department of commerce. and the secretary of that department. through his subordinate officials. gives to this subject his best attention. we will have presented to Congress in some proper and forcible manner the need of legislation. for lack of which the fisheries are in danger of becoming extinct. Mr. Chairman. with the transfer of the Bureau of Immigration to the new department. we have proposed the transfer of the control over the subject of the exclusion of Chinese. We have endeavored to guard this matter very carefully. The provision in the Senate bill has been changed. but I am not sure yet whether the gentleman from California may not desire to present some further amendment upon that subject for the consideration of the committee.