In common with the Senator from Missouri . although a member of the committee. I was surprised that this measure was pressed upon the attention of the Senate today. I was engaged at a committee meeting held at 12 oclock today. when. as I am informed. immediately upon the convening of the body the chairman of the Committee on Immigration sought and obtained permission to have this bill considered by the Senate. As one of the committee I think the request tendered by the Senator from Missouri is a reasonable request. No intimation has been given to this body during the two or three days that we have been together that this very important bill was going to be pressed upon our attention today. or. indeed. at any time during the session. On yesterday we attended with the other House in the Chamber of the House of Representatives and listened to the message of the President. The President indicated certain phases of necessary legislation which. in his judgment. ought to receive our attention during this short session. He evidently was.not impressed with the need of taking up this immigration problem at this time. for he made no reference to It. I do hope that the chairman of the committee will withhold his objection to what I conceive to be a very reasonable request made by the Senator from Missouri. that the bill be laid aside at least for a day or two.
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