Speech #630387460

I am not acquainted with the parliamentary situation. but I propose to offer the amendment I am about to read. and -if it is not now in orderI shall offer it when the Proper parliamentary situation presnts itself.- I want t6 ask the Senators attention to it carefully. because I- believe it meets all these objections. and I.do not believe it is objectionable on the ground- that. it will permit a generafl hiflux of foreigners. It is as follows: .... The provisions of this bill relating to illiteracy or assisted ImmigrantsNot contract laborers. nowshall not apily to immigrants who come to the United .States during . rwithin one year after the close of the present European war. owing o circumstances or conditions arising frointhe war: ProvidedHere is the safeguardThe Commissioner General of Immigration shall find as a fact that the immigrant Is otherwise qualifiedThat is. that he has the health. the condition of mind and body and character required by the billand that he is attached to our institutions. intends to become a citizen of the United States. and that the immigrant will not become a public charge.