Franz Sigel fled from their native land when the revolution of 1.848 was suppressed by Frederick Wilhelm IV. who placed a price upon their heads. That revolution was fostered by the intelligent classes and when it failed these men fled to America. and in the great Middle West they made a worthwhile contribution to the forces responsible for the phenomenal development of this Nation. America has always welcomed the intelligent. lawabiding. industrious immigrant. and this law. while it limits. of course. the number of immigrants who may come each year to our shores. is intended primarily to keep out those who come here for no good purpose and who begin plotting against our institutions as soonl as they come into our midst. I believe the foreigners who are living in our midst and who are devoted to our institutions and wiho are exemplifying the virtues of good citizenship are themselves unwilling that we should admit to the United States men of any race who seek to destroy our Government. I believe this bill. when it is rightly understood and wisely administered. will be satisfactory to practically all our people.
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