Speech #640264269

I am much in sympathy with the attitude of the Senator from Missouri. but I do not desire to see the record closed on his view of the Japanese situation without suggesting -to him that this especial favor which is extended by the President of the United States to the Japanese Government might still be accorded to the Japanese Government. if the Executive were so disposed. after the passage of this law. It Is a very radical departure from -the present taw. The Japanese Government have simply assumed to vls6 or issue the passports of their citizens who sought to come to the United States. and to that extent they have controlled immigration to the United States. but if the present laws and treaties were effective I hardly believe they would have the latitude which they now have by the socalled gentlemens agreement As to the wisdom -of that agreement. I am not going to say. but if the law and the treaties could be overlooked or set .aside. or their enforcement suspended by Executive favor. it can be done after the passage of this bill. If it should pass.