William R. Wheeler. Seven of the nine members of that commission were located north of the Ohio River. coming from States which have enjoyed foreign immigration. After four years of study. travel. and investigation in Europe and in America every member of that commission. except Mr. Bonnet. of New York. recommended to the American Congress that it pass this literacy test. They said further that it was the best and most practical way. under existing conditions in Europe and under their laws. by which we could reduce the immense volume of immigration pouring into this country. Now. gentlemen. I want to say that the chairman of the committee reporting this bill has devoted more time. more energy. more work. more thought to this measure than any man on that commission. or any man in Congress.
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