The immigration inspector goes on board the vessel and inspects every member of the crew and every member on the passenger list. He.finds some that claim to be government officials and others that claim to be seamen -employed on the ship. and lie has to use his judgment. If he -finds a man claiming to be a government official who he thinks is not a government official. he says. "-You go to Ellis Island for .examination by the board of inquiry." and the same thing if lie finds a seaman whom he does not think is a bona fide seaman.
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