The great object is that they shall be able to read the newspapers and thus advise themselves with reference to American institutions and the American Government. I confined it to reading. because I thought that was sufficient. I thought if the immigrant was able to read it would furnish him the sources of information. such as an American citizen should have. and that it is not particularly necessary that he should be able to write. I will say to the Senator that I think it would be a very rare instance where he would find a person who can read who can not also write. and for all practical purposes the reading test will cover it as well. as a rule. as will the writing test.
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