Mr. Chairman. as I understand the provision of the bill as it now stands. if the applicant does not appear upon the day set in the notice and make his proof. the entire procedure would fall to the ground. and he would have to begin de novo. Now. applications for naturalization are generally made on the approach of an election. and if one were defeated on the first attempt he would not have his right to vote. but having gone to the extra trouble and annoyance which this bill calls for to bring his case to the attention of the court. and then being unable to appear either himself or his witnesses on the day set. he ought not to be compelled to lose what he has been to a great deal of trouble and annoyance to have done. But if there be no objection. then he shall be periitted to appear at any time thereafter and have his petition heard. If no objection is made up to the day stated in the notice. then it is fair to assume there is not going to be any objection. but he might not be able to appear on the day set for him or might not be able to have his witnesses there.
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