Some have both. Then is it an unjust requirement to say to the foreigner over 16 years of age that before landing in this country he must at least come up to the standards set for our sons before they can become electors. even after they have been here twentyone years. I do not contend that every Italian or Russian or Syrian who is admitted becomes a voter. or even a naturalized citizen. but it should be the wish of all that no male person should come except those who desire and are qualified to become voters. It is unfortunate for any country or section that It has large numbers of men who can not take part in the affairs of govern"ment. at least at the ballot box. We have had that unfortunate condition in the South. and we all regret that it exists. but events over which this generation had no control forced it upon us. and I am one of those who believe that we are trying to settle it in the best way.
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