Chairman. this aneidnent proceeds along tlhe same lines as the previous amendment which has just been voted down. but it is of more general application and is based upon an entirely different theory. The portion of the pending bill sought to be amended provides for a preference of certain relatives of American citizens or those who have applied for citizenship. The amendment which I offer provides that. irrespective of whatever limit is placed by this bill. the parents. brothers. sisters. and children of American citizens are entitled to admission if they comply with section 3 of the immigration act and with the subsequent section as to literacy. Yesterday I asked the question of the committee as to how many imnilligrants might be allowed.to come in from that portion of former Russia wlich is now known as Poland. On the basis of the census of 1910 there will be entitled to admission at tills time some 7..974 persons from all of former Russia.
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