On the contrary. it applies to every country in the world. It necessarily does so. because it Is universal in the terms by which it is expressed. The purpbse of the amendment is simply this: If immigrants are coming to the United Statesthis is somewhat a repetition of what I have just saidto reside here. we admit them for the purpose of becoming residents in the United States and engaging in our -industrial life. that they shall be such people as ultimately may become eligible for citizenship. That is all that the amendment effects. It embodies a principle which has been favored by the House of Representatives. it being true. as already stated. that it was contained In the House provision. for which the Senate substituted its amendment.
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