The department had itself so ruled many times. and many humble people had been compelled to bow before It. But the steamship companies avoided a heavy fine and other expenses for each one of those so admitted. The shame of it is great. The American Government has some dignity. at least it ought to have. Its laws ought to mean something. The American people have been concerned about the enactment of immigration laws. They had better be watching the department and Congress to see whether or not the laws are going to be enforced. This being the third stultifying effort to ratify illegal acts such as the admission of these people.
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