Let me say that pressure came from every quarter of the Uuiteo States when it was learned that the general expenses for this bureau had been reduced. When it was learned that the aids to navigation along the Pacific coast and the Atlantic coast. as well as in the various rivers and lakes of our country. were to be reduced. and when it began to bd broadcast that there was likely to be a curtailment in the service rendered. they immediately began to make their wants known to Congress. and I am glad to say we have restored this just as far as we could with the funds available. Another Budget reduction which the committee has restored is that of $78940 in the appropriation for regulating immigration. The hearings disclosed no reduction in the volume of work imposed by law upon this bureau. On the contrary. it was shown that surreptitious entries in violation of law are. if anything. increasing. and that the volume of work imposed upon the border forces in connection with the examination of applicants for lawful entry leaves but little time for any effective policing of the borders against surreptitious entry on the part of those who are barred by the law. As a result it is known that large numbers of aliens are being smuggled into the country in violation of the provisions of the immigration act. This bureau turned into the Treasury in the fiscal year 1923 a total of $4.651.180.83. which is over $1.000.000 in excess of the total appropriations for that year. In view of the undiminished volume of work confronting the bureau for the coming fiscal year. tile committee felt that it should restore the amount of the Budget cut. and has recommended that the amount of the current appropriation be continued for next year.
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