Mr. President. I shall conclude my suggestions upon this subject in a moment. I do not intend at this time to enter into a discussion as to the probable extent or effect of Japanese immigration. I am speaking now of the principle involved in this legislation. which appears to me to be of very farreaching importance. Both Houses of Congress passed by an almost unanimous vote. and this body passed it after the subject had been made by Japan a direct issue. an exclusion provision affecting Japan. This provision. adopted in the conference. is that exclusion shall not take effectuntil March 1. 1925. before which time the President is requested to negotiate with the Japanese Government in relation to the abrogation of the present arrangement on this subject.
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