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I have also received another telegram. which I shall not ask to have printed. because a similar one has formerly been ordered printed in the RrCoRD. but I have asked that the telegram just read be printed because it is signed by an influential. honorable exMember of the other House. There are other provisions In the bill to which I might call attention. but I shall not take up any more time of the Senate. I believe. however. that this country has been benefited by its liberal policies and its liberal immigration laws. I care not what restrictions are made to keep out the criminal class. we are all equally patriotic in seeing that none but good. honest. lawabiding men shall come to our shores and become citizens of this great country. but we also have the right. so long as the condition exists that we need more people. to have proper legislation on this subject. Nothing can benefit the western country more. Mr. President. than the immigration of good. honest. lawabiding citizens to this country. The men engaged in the industries of our country are entitled to sonic consideration. and I ask you who will take the places of some of the men who are working in the ditch? It is just as important to the success and the welfare of our people to have those come here as it is to have men who are engaged in the professions and the trades.