This measure is chiefly a measure of hunianity for the suffering conditions now existing in the various States. I gathered the idea from the remarks of the chairman of the committee that it was intended to protect such States as New York and Massachusetts. and the Nation generally. from the undesirable immigrants that we are getting. If the purpose Is other than that I have entirely mistaken the progress of this debate. but I do hope that along the line of the suggestion that tihe gentleman from Illinois wisely makes his amendment may be made covering those immigrants that come in under the other conditions.
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