Mr. Chairman. relative to the naturalization branch of the work done in New York. I wish to concur in the opinion expressed by my colleague on the committee. the gentleman from Louisiana . In line with the remarks made by him as to the manner in which aliens are naturalized or granted the rights of citizenship. a personal observation of that work. coupled with an investigation of the matter i .quired about by the gentleman from New York . vill convince any thoughtful citizen that the work is net being properly done. When I saw those 125 men and the 250 witnesses accompanying them march past the judge in 90 minutes I saw that no investigation was being made. or. at least. io substantial one. My hope then turned to the investigation that had been made prior to that. I went to the naturalization offices and talked with the inspectors. I went into the extent of their investigation. and found that the gentleman froln Louisiana does not overstate the case when he says that that is wholly insufficient. Often the applicant reports to the naturalization officer. brings two witnesses. and the most formal inquiry is made. a very brief onesomething almost as brief as that in the court. The naturalization rooms are crowded. There is not sufficient room for men to sit. A perfect throng keeps coming. there is disorder. lack of dignity. and a lack of thoroughness.
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