Yes. the opponents of this bill were directly charged with being influenced by the aliens in our respective districts. It has been repeatedly stated by the sponsors of this bill that pressure was being brought to bear by the foreignborn citizens. I say in reply to that that the foreignborn citizen as I know him. .and I think I know him intimately. would not ask their Representative in Congress to vote against any measure that was for the good of the enlire country. and I say with equal force that when the foreign born is made the target of a small organized minority who do pot understand him and who refuse to learn to know him are directly frttming legislation to hurt him and his ftttily at the expense of the welfare of the country. it is only natural that loyal American citizens should call upon their chosen Representatives in Congress and ask them to oppose this measure. There has been no secret about -it. protest meetings have been held in every large center. Petitions have been filed right here in tme basket. witnesses have appeared before the conimitteehow car you create any improper influence out of anything. out of a movement carried on in the open honestly A great deal has also been said about the foreign press. The foreign press is not the only kind of press taking an interest In this proposition. I have here in my hands a publication which has featured restrictive immigration legislation for a long time. If you will read the Fiery Cross of January 18. 1924. you will lind there an alarming headline entitled "Americans Heritage Menaced." says Doctor Evans. and who Is Doctor Evans? Why. the Fiery Cross says that he is no less than their imperial wizard.
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Accusation that foreign-born citizens are being manipulated by a small minority to oppose legislation.