Speech #600067437

I can not consistently contend that there is not new legislation involved in this amendment. but I :do claim that if legislating in an appropriation bill :can ever be justified. my proposition furnishes an excellent example. The theory that all proposed legislation shall be considered by committees of both branches of the Congress has been carried out -to the fullest extent in this case. Bostons need -of a new immigration station is urgent. aye. it is imperative. The dictates of common humanity. as well as the requirements of effectual administration. demand that a proper station be provided. and at once. Mr. Ohairman. I had the honor as the representative of .the district in which is located the present inadequate. insanitary. firetrap building which is utilized for a detention station. to .present a bill last January which provides for a new station. I presented facts -and figures in support of the project to the Committee on Immigration and Naturalization and secured .a unanimous report in favor of .an authorization of the use of .$250.000 from the existent immigrant fund for the purpose specified. This meritorious measure now slumbers peacefully. with nearly 150 others of more or less merit. uipon the Union Calendar. .where it is likely to repose indefinitely. at .least till after adjournment. notwithstanding the crying need of my city .for its enactment. hi the Senate a similar measure has been passed and is now awaiting action by the very committee which reports the pendIng bill. Surely It can not be urged that an attempt is being made to get through legislation which has not been duly and thoroughly considered.