Chairman. so far we have been providing most of the money needed by the Shipping Board. We now have an opportunity to lay the foundation whereby the Shipping Board can make money. During the year ending July 1. 1922. there will be about 350.000 immigrants coming to this country. These immigrants are almost entirely being brought in ships belonging to foreign corporations. not in ships owned by the United States. The 3 per cent immigrant limitation law will terminate July 1. A new immigration law will permit a fewer number coming to this country. I believe without any additional cost or expense. while there is an investigation of the foreign discrimination against vessels of the Shipping Board of the United States. as is now provided in this section. the same investigators can determine whether or not it is feasible to bring these immigrants to our country in our own boats. They are coming here by our permission. by our sufferance. and we should utilize and provide that 50 per cent of those coining to our shores should reach here in our own vessels. I understand that Mr.
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