Speech #620231117

in the letter the question was asked: Are you in favor of securing without delay more stringent legislation along the lines of restricting foreign immigration? To which Mr. UNDERWOOD replied. under -date of February 26. 1910: Fourth. Securing -without delay more stringent legislation along the line of restricting foreign immigration. I have for many years been in favor of restricting immigration. Some years ago. on my motion. an educational test for immigrants coming :into this -country was passed hy the House of Itepresentatives. but defeated in the Senate. This proposition will continue to have my hearty suppaort. I desire to read now from the distinguished chairman of the Rules Committee----