Chairman. as Is stated in these resolutions. they emanate from an organization representing a million and a half citizens of this country. These citizens are opposed to an educational test. and are in favor of a commission to investigate this question. They take this stand on the theory that for about twenty years no thorough investigation of this question has been had. that in that time the character of immigrants has changed. and today it i less a problem of restriction than it is a problem of proper distribution. considering the fact that many sections of this country are clamoring for immigrants. t desire to call the attention of the House in this connection to the risk of passing the provision relative to the illiteracy test. We have a number of treaties with the countries of Europe. treaties of amity and commerce. and in these treaties is guaranteed the right of what is known as the "mostfavored nation." It is believed by jurists and experts in international law that this educational test will be a direct violation of "the most favored nation" clause of these treaties. Consequently I believe it is well for this House and for Congress to go slow before we enact such a provision.
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