In either case. the last expression of the sovereign will must control." " So far as a treaty made by the United States with any foreign nation can become the subject of judicial cognizance in the courts of this country. It is subject to such acts as Congress may pass for its enforcement. modification. or repeal." So. Mr. President. the Supreme Court of the United States has held that Congress may deal with international relations in the matter of the exclusion of immigrants from a foreign country. and tllat in doing so it may act through an executive officer to be selected by itself. That is in principle an exercise of the same authority as proposed by the pending bill when it authorizes the President to appoint a commission. subject to the advice and consent of the Senate.
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