Mr. Chairman. they were reared in the midst of American civilization. and from their youth up have drank of the fountain of liberty and have eaten the fruits of American freedom. The report of the Commissioner of Immigration shows that during the last fiscal year 1.026.499 immigrants landed on our shores. and up to the 1st of June of this year more than 950.000 landed. so that the number this year will be even greater than that of last. Think of it. gentlemen: Nearly two and a quarter millions of foreigners landing on our shores in two years. Of the 1.026.499 landing last year. 239.091 could not even read their own language.
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