The Secretary will read the resolution. The resolution (S. Res. 176) was read as follows: Whereas it is reported that during the last year and for a considerable period prior thereto illegal and surreptitious entries of aliens across the boundaries of the United States have taken place. and Whereas owing to our extensive coast lines and land boundaries and the retirement of the patrol and other official services maintained under the passport control regulations up to the 30th day of June. 1910. there has been less protection against such illegal entries than existed por to such date . and Whereas such coast lines and land boundaries should be efficiently guarded and patrolled. and additional officers detailed to the various immigration stations so as to prevent the illegal and surreptitious entry of aliens across such borders and coast lines : Therefore be it Rcsolcd. That the Committee on Immigration be requested and is hereby instructed to secure such Information as may be available on the matters set forth in the foregoing preamble and report the same. together with its recommendations thereon. to the Senate.
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