Mr. President. I desire to make some general observations on the literacy test before the matter shall have proceeded further. This test is one that would exclude a large number of immigrants presenting themselves who now are capable of being admitted under existing laws. It occurs to me that the only justification for this proposed change is the improvement of our own population. I do not care much myself to go into the question of the right of asylum. We may enlarge our borders here for the purpose of -furnishing a more commodious home and a safer and better place for those who. come from abroad. but. as I wish to consider the question. it is entirely a question of improving our own population.
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