Speech #640213141

But in view of his former opinions on chillabor legislation. as well as his strange statement on the siubject in his speech of acceptance. we are justified in the conclusion that the purpose of his demand for imnlediate action oi tie bill waS pttrely political. The fact is. lim. Speaker. the President forced the passage .of this bill before adjirnment for the saue reason that lie prevented tlte passage of the immigration bill. .ie forced it. not -against the opplsitin of the Repulblicans. for we have all. with the exception of two in the House .it two in the Sebiate. .been In favor of the bill and wanted it passed as soon as possible. lie forced it agailfst tite opposition of itetubers of his owix party and ii the face of an approaching national election. LIII884 The coinitry know.4 that the Presidentwill veto the inimigratiotu bill its soon as it passes the Senate. A veto of this important bill. in which the laboring men of the country are so deeply interested. would cost the President inany votes. So lie and his advisers have prevented the passage of the immigration bill before adjournment in order that his veto of the measure may be postponed until after the election. Thus the country beholds the playing of politics in high places.