Chairman. that Is only in keeping with the policy which has been employed by that side of the House whenever any attempt has been made upon this side to expose the rotten expenditures of any commission appointed by the majority of the House. A few days ago. upon advices received from different sources. I made some remarks upon the extravagances of the Immigration Commission which was appointed by this House nearly three years ago. and. I think. after deliberate reflection and investigation that I was Justified In everything I said. I know I had foundation for what I said. for a year ago the same question was advocated in the Senate and also in the House by the gentleman from Kansas . a Republican. and certain exposures were made of the extravagances of the com. mission at that time. Now. after they have had ample opportunity of Investigating immigration questions. when they have expended $657.992.67. without giving to the country any adequate return therefor. and I saw fit to oppose a further extension of the life of the commission and an additional appropriation of $125.000. which was asked in order that It might live another year. a mighty howl Is waged against me for doing so. I did it. sir. without any partisan feeling whatever. I realized that the commission was composed of- Democrats as well as Republicans and I realized that wherever Democrats have shortcomings they ought to be ex3posed as well as Republicans who commit wrongful acts.
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