In times of emergency. such as arose during the war period. we feel that high passport fees are justified. but we feel that these conditions are not in force at the present time. We feel that the charge for passport fees. should be a reasonable one for the service that is performed. We have always taken a friendly interest In our Governments making reciprocal arrangements with other countries with respect to passports and visas. for we feel that the progress made has been great. We are hopeful that the proposed measure will not become effective. for it raises fees at a time when the raise can least be afforded. The raise would tend to discourage foreign traveling. and we rather feel that everything should be done that Is possible to encourage foreign traveling for the mutual benefit not only of our trade but also for our general understanding of foreign peoples and their problems in relation to ours.