I have listened with extreme interest to the arguments Which have been presented. and the argument of the gentleman from Wisconsin meets a good. deal with my appro al. so far as it refers to the word " natives." We need a �modification. but it will not do to strike the word out. entirely. If you will follow me carefully I think I can show you whythis section should be modified. The gentleman from Illinois . a few moments ago hit the nail squarely on the head when he said that a naturalized citizen of this country stands upon the same footing that a nativeborn American citizen does. and to my mind it.geems that if we should driw any distinction in the enforcement of our laws as between naturalized citizens and nativeborn citizens of America. our bill in that -regard would be unconstitutional. because it would not be guaranteeing equal rights to all the citizens of our country. When a person from a foreign country becomes a citizen of this country he is guaranteed all of the rights that you and I nativeborn citizens have. Some have suggested that to get around the point at isue we strike out the word "natives." That would then permitthe nativeborn German who has become a naturalized citizen to stand equally with the American citizen here. that far it Is all right. but what is the result when you strike out the word "natives "? This paragraph reads: Such other individuals. or body of individuals. as may be natives. citizens. or subjects of any nation with which the United Statesis at war. wherever resident or wherever doing business as the President. If he shall find the safety of the United States or the successful prosecution of the war shall so tequire. may. by proclamation. include within the term " enemy." I can see where there might be a native of Germany who is not a citizen of thiscotntry nor a citizen of any of the warring powers........
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