It was suggested that in a great many countries there was an objection made to the inspection of an immigrant. Would not this law require ship companies to be more careful about the acceptance of an immigrant in foreign ports. and thereby give us the same protection that the Government of those countries decline to give? F Mr. BURNETT. That is the purpose of the lawto make the steamship companies more careful. I Mr.GARDNER of Massachusetts. I think. Mr. Speaker. that the gentleman from Alabama has pointed out to the gentleman from Mississippi the crux of the proposition. I Mr.
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