I was under the same impression as the gentleman from Illinois. In 1916 the amount of money spent was $2.436.000. It seemed to me that with the great falling off in immigration it was possible to reduce this appropriation: but ever since we have carried $2.450.000. instead of $2.650.000 which was not expended one year. the department have beeul clamoring and insisting that the appropriation is grossly inadequate. Indeed. for the fiscal year 1917. if I recall correctly. the department asked for $2.650.000. and listening to the explanations made. I assure the gentleman he would be quite convinced that they need every penny they ask.
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