Mr. Chairman. I should like to have the attention of the gentleman from Alabama . It has been brought to my attention that the Supreme Court has decided that the word "alien" does not embrace seamen. and the purpose of the amendment is to cover that loophole. I think the gentleman will understand that there is a great deal of complaint with regard to the administration of the law as it affects alien seamen. anl that much of the difficulty that arises from the whole immigration question is due to the admission in some subterranean way of men who come in as seamen. and the Supreme Court having decided that a seaman is not necessarily an alien. the amendment is offered to cover that point.
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