I pointed out in my previous remarks that it was no excuse to say that these questions are a part of a psychiatric test to grade mental defectives. These questions are unscientific and most unfair. In fact. the Fourth International Conference for the Protection of Migrants. held recently at Geneva. passed a resolution recommending reform of .the American system of examination. General dissatisfaction with the American method of examining applicants in Warsaw. the outlet for Poland. is reported by Miss Kate H. Claghorn. of the New York School of Social Work. 105 East Twentysecond Street. who has recently returned from Europe after an independent investigation. Although unable because of lack of time to meet the American physician who gives the tests. Miss Claghorn learned from rejected applicants. emigrantaid officials. and the Polish press that the American examiner does not speak Polish. does not keep a record of the questions asked and the answers given. and is not familiar with the background and habits of a Polish peasant. Knowledge of the applicants mode of life and thought is important in considering his reactions to questions such as those used by the American officials. Miss Claghorn argues.
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