They have made names for themselves in the business and professional world. they have become eminent in the law. the arts and sciences. in manufacture and commerce. and in carrying to successful fruition the vast enterprises of our Maryland metropolis. The artisans and laborers have performed their duty with equal ability and are today building a greater Baltimore. which will be even more beautiful than ever before. Immigration and immigrants are not new to me. During my boyhood days my father employed many of thenfirst. the Germans. then the Poles. and after them tise Bohemians. I know them to be good workmen and honest toilers. and I am familiar with their habits. their troubles. and their enjoyments. Many of them have accumulated wealth. others are still toilIng. and quite a number have passed that solemn bourn from which no traveler returns. They make good citizens and they have always had my sympathy and assistance. I am not. therefore. like some Members have said of others on this floorunfamiliar with the immigration question. I. would not vote to do anything which would prevent any desirable immigrant from coming here who wishes to come here and take part in the further development of our country. I do not believe the Burnett bill will keep from our shores very many aliens who wish to make this their home. The alien is required only to read in his own language. including the Hebrew and Yiddish. some 30 or 40 words. and this.
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