The cry has been raised that the foreign laborer does not spend his money here. but takes it back home with him. This is undoubtedly true. but for the wages paid does he not give his labor in return? The Panama Canal would not have been finished for years had the literacy test been in operation on the Isthmus. Since the report of the Immigration Commission medical science has made such strides that we should in the near future be able to restrict our immigrants to those who are healthy and fit in evety way to become American citizens. The proper solution of the immigration question would be for a strict inspection on both sides of the water. so as to prevent any immigrant with either a moral or physical defect entering our country. I firmly believe that we should be willing to give opportunity for admission to every man. woman. or child of sound morals. mind. and body. While the bill under discussion contains some very good features. until the literacy test is eliminated. however. I am compelled for the economic reasons given to vote against it.
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