Ignorance in the hands of Immoral intelligence is a menace to the Republic. Just in proportion as the powers of government are assumed by the people just in that proportion ought the educational test to be raised. I realize. of course. that the admitted Immigrant does not. by virtue of his admission. become entitled to the elective franchise. but to all practical purposes he.does. I want to raise the standard of citizenship. and I believe. as I always have believed. that education. like righteousness. exalteth a nation. I believe thatthe literacy test In the bill will not be as beneficial to our people as its proponents claim. neither will it work the hardships predicted by its opponents. but it is a recognition of the principle of civilization and progress. and. therefore. I can not vote to eliminate It.
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