They preserve traditions of their native lands that are generally admired and add to the richness of our national life. That the great majority of them teach loyalty to the adopted country is shown by the number of their members ready to volunteer to fight for the United States at any sign of danger to it. With such educational forces at work here the immigrant who Is illiterate when lie arrives is soon placed on a better foundation. The Congressmen advocating a literacy test are at least In need of some practical education. Mr. Chairman. all this comes from a Democratic authority. which has in mind the needs of the country. the needs of the labor market. the welfare of humankind in general. It recalls in particular the attitude of President Woodrow Wilson upon this question and desires to see that his hands shall be upheld and sustained by this House in this as in other instances. The attitude of this Democratic authority justifies an appeal to the gentleman from Alabama to change his course of action and permit worthy and deserving immigrants to come into the United States without being penalized or thrown back into the thraldom of Europe because they have the misfortune to be unable to read. I comiuend this high Democratic authority to the gentleman from Alabanma.
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