His statement with respect -to the first paragraph of section 20 cleared my mind of some -of the difficulties that had been suggested by Mr. Furuseth. I do not understand the effect of. subsection ltb) of section 20. whidh -reads: Proof that an alien seaman did not appear upon the outgoing manii fest of the vessel on which he arrived in the United States froi any place outside thereof. or that he was reported by the master of such vessel as a deserter. shall be prima fade evidence of a failure to detain or deport after requirement by the immigration oflicer or the Secretary of Labor. Will the Senator from Pennsylvania explain briefly to thej Senate the purpose and effect of that provision? Of course I understand that it relates.to a rule of evidence.
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