Here is what they are: The amendment that is now proposedthe striking out of this language as the committee agreed upon itdoes not change the existing procedure. It continues the existing procedure. It has nothing whatever to do with the final act of naturalization. When an applicant for naturalization appears he has a long list of questions which he must answer and a list of questions which he must fill out. Last year the Department of Naturalization thought it would be more economical if that application were made directly to the Federal naturalization officers. and the applicant for naturalization. therefore. went to the Federal naturalization officers and made out his blank. and when it was all made out then it was sent to the State courts of New York for final action. All the appeal of the Senator from New York still remains in force so far as the State courts are concerned.* They handle the great bulk of naturalization. and nothing is changed. but what the Senator from New York wants is that the applicant for naturalization shall first come to the clerk of the State court. make out all his answers to questions. then go from the office of the clerk of the State court. as he must do under the law. over to the Federal naturalization officer for investigation. for review. and then come back again to the State court for final action.
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