This was no pretext for a junket. This was the solemn and deliberate act. first. of the House. then of the Senate. and then of the conference committee: That a commission Is hereby created. consisting of three Senators to be appointed by the President of the Senate. and three Members of the House of Representatives to be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives. and three persons to be appointed by the President of the United States. Said commission shall make full inquiry. examination. and investigation by subcommittee or otherwise into the subject of immigrationMr. Speaker. could there be a broader direction to a specific duty than is contained in that language?For the purpose of said inquiry. examination. and. investigation. said commission is authorized to send for persons and papers. make all necessary travel. either in the United States or in foreign countries. and through the chairman of the commission administer oaths. and so forth. Such sums of money as may be necessary for the said inquiry. examination. and Investigation are hereby appropriated and authorized to be paid out of the Immigrant fund. on the certificate of the chairman of said commission. Including all expenses of commissioners. and a reasonable compensation to be fixed by the President of the United States for those members of the commission who were not members of Congress. Then there are provisions for calling international commissions or sending special commissioners abroad. neither of which has as yet been utilized.
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