I think there is under the law. I think it ought to be as it is. It is in favor of the immigrant. in the interest of the Government. and in the interest of all that there should be some specific person designated to whom this proof may be made. I do not think the authorities bear the gentleman from Iowa out in regard to his construction of the law that the word "satisfaction" of the proper immigration officer means satisfaction beyond a reasonable doubt. It may not mean by a preponderance of evidence. but whatever evidence he may have. if it convinces the proper immigration officer to his satisfaction. not as in the criminal law beyond a reasonable doubt. but as in civil cases. to a reasonable certainty. that is suticient. I think that is all that this means and all that it implies. That is what our courts have heldwhat would satisfy a reasonable nuan. The fact that there is a persecution of the Jews in Russia. of which the whole country knows. it would be a matter of common knowledge if such persecution was given as a reason for the entry of the immigrant. that of itself would satisfy a reasonable man. I do not think that it imposes any hardship. It does not say that lie must satisfy him beyond a reasonable doubt. but when it is proved to a reasonable certainty or the satisfaction of a reasonable man. that would be all that the immigrant inspector would require.
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