I understand that there is no serious objection to that proviso going out of the bill. and at some point during this debate. which is. of course. limited. I shall ask unanimous consent to strike that provision from the bill. -I hope consent will be granted. because if these men return. and it is then discovered that they must be cared for. and if it is found that they should be cared for by the United States. then will be the time for Congress to make provision for them. including the hospitals. and provision as to the disposition of the allotments and allowances of the pay of those soldiers who have become crippled or insane. and are not citizens of the United States. By this provision we are taking several steps too far ahead. and might provide legislation that would be an incentive for firstpaper aliens now in armies to remain as such rather than complete their naturalization as provided in a bill which this House passed only three days ago.
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