(Interposing). we made an exhaustive investigation Into the situation in regard to these two stations and the other work. and we found that the Immigration Service. for instance. is fixed to take care of the maximum number of immigrants that come In. and also that there was a tremendous falling off in immigration. Secretary WILSON. There has been a tremendous increase In Immigration. a larger number by far than there was during the preceding fiscal year. There has been a larger number over the Canadian border: there has been a larger number over the Mexican border . there have been unusual conditions on both sides of us. and In order to meet the situation we have increased this force. with this understanding and this in mind: That if Congress does not see fit to meet the deficiency we will have to cut down the force in accordance with the existing appropriation.
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