The letter continues: In evidence of my assertion that the original purpose in drafting this bill was in no way to conflict with the seamens act. I call attention to the provisions of section 3. which exclude bona fide alien seamen from the definition of Immigrants. Section 19. however. which was written into the bill in eonference appears to be In direct conflict with both the letter and the spirit of section 3. This section has the .effect. in view of the rigid provisions of the quota requirements and the citizenship provisions. of severely restricting the right of the seaman to come on shore and seek employment in another vessel. which is. Of course. the fundamental right guaranteed to him by the seamens act. The subjection of the seaman to the absolute control of the master Of the vessel while in our ports is made absolute by paragraph (b) of section.21. This paragraph provides: "Proof that an alien seaman did not appear on the outgoing manifest of the vessel on which he arrived in the United States. from any place outside thereof. or that he was reported by the master of such vessel as a deserter. shall be prima facie evidence of a failure to detain or deport after requirement by the immigration officer or the Secretary of Labor." .This means that no seaman will be permitted toleave his vessel even for a visit on shore. nor will he be permitted under any circumstances .to ship in another vessel. as provided in the seamens act.
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