Mr. Chairman. I do not deem it worth while to reply to a speech that is in the interest of letting the alien laborI- ers stay here and having the American laborer sent to fight. Therefore I ask for a. vote. d The CHAIRMAN. The question is on the amendment offered s by the gentleman from Missouri. 2- The question was taken. and the amendment was rejected. it The Clerk read as follows: y SEc. 2. That after the expiration of 60 days from the passage of this 8 act the President of the United States Is authorized and empowered. n under such rules and regulations as he may prescribe. to draft any alien [s in the United Statea to perform such mental: or physical labor on the farms. in the manufacturing establishments. or other enterprises in the United States as he may deem necessary or proper: Providcd.
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