We should treat our two nearest neighbors exactly alike. and that will be done if the Gould amendment is adopted. The Senator speaks of red tape. as though the adoption of the Gould amendment would make it more difficult for persons to come and go between Canada and the United States. I want to read to the Senator three short paragraphs covering that point from the report on his bill made by Congressman JoHNsoN. of the State of Washington. to the House of Representatives: With respect to the neighborly movement of the people of the United States and of the people of Canada back and forth across our northern bordeV. amounting to millions annually. it may be said with assurance that the plan outlined in this bill will cause no more delay. no more inconvenience. no more check than now exists. * * Inasmuch as the present laws require citizens of Canada coming to the United States for permanent residence to be Canadian born. provided with immigration visas. literate. capable of supporting themselves. of good character. free from loathsome and contagious diseases. etc.. all immigrants from Canada have to be examined. and this involves an examination.of all persons coining over the border. f And then Mr. JOHNSON adds: t It is remarkable. and a cause of praise. that the United States immigrant inspectors have become so expert that they handle the great movement with practically no inconvenience. If more citizens of the United States would recognize the fact that the border must be protected and the general immigration laws are to be maintained. there would be no friction.
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