In all the arguments advanced by these interests there Is a Singular lack of foresight and of desire to further the wellbeing of the atnon. The uttermost range of their vision seems to be limited by their bank accounts as they will appear in three months time. One of the organizations that called for more immigrants during the recent uproar was an association of farmers. One of the legislative agents of this organization (the American Farm Bureau Federation) appeared before the Immigration Committee and made a strong plea for the admission of more immigrants. Chairman JOINSON. of the committee. asked the agent whether his organization believed that there had been overproduction of farm produets during the past year. The agent. of course. could not do otherwise than reply that it did so believe. "And they need more laborers just the same?" asked the chairman. " Yes. sir." replied the agent . " they want to produce crops cheaper." Hfere is an excellent sample of fuddled reasoning.
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