Mr. President. it seems to me that we in this country are the parties most Interested. We receive these immigrants in our harborage. we make them a part of our population. and I think we have the power to declare. in any form. not only a restriction upon steamship companies landing immigrants. but a prohibition against landing immigrants unless certain conditions are observed by them in their sailing. I think we have that right. I do not feel that I know enough about it now to say in what form I should put that. but I think the suggestion made by the Senator from Tennessee is a good one. for the Committee on Immigration. either now or at some other time. will be obliged to come to that and to consider the extent and range of the power we have If we choose to exercise it.
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