The gentleman knows that application has been made to insert the immigrants religion on the ships manifest. That is now being considered. I will say under the law the American consul has the power to inquire into the mans political belief. has the power to require that he state his religion or denominational sect. and under existing conditions in Europe we will play hand in hand with the religious warfare that is going on in some of the countries in Europe. Is the American Congress going to lend itself to a religious movement now being carried on in some of the countries in Europe? Let us be fair about it. let us not give any such latitude to the Secretary of State. let us not permit the law to be so loosely drawn as to permit at any time religious qualification in order to obtain a consular vis6.
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