Speech #600089302

I did not believe that section 42 went far enough. but there is no question it was a great !iprovement on the old law. but it is very unfortunate that it did not go into effect when the original bill went into effect. but the great American steamship lines in this country (lid not want it. It will cut down their profits. It does and will. when it goes into effect. prevent them from bringing as many immigrants into this country as they have heretofore. and as they can. under the oldlaw. Now. what do we find? The Senate passes a bill and sends it here that will cut down the air space as provided in section 42. but the committee. fearful that the Senate bill can not pass this House. bring in an amendment to the Senate bill that brings the air space rp almost near to what section 42 provided.