Among the many important accomplishments may be enumerated appropriations to determine the cause and cure of cancer. the use of southern pine for the manufacture of paper. and the eradication of fruit and animal diseases. He was also interested In the purchasing of Georgia lands to be used as national parks. At the time his services were terminated he was earnestly attempting to limit the immigration of Mexican labor in an effort to aid our cotton farmers. He was twice successful in securing the passage of a bill for this purpose by the Senate. Senator HARRIS was a member of the Senate Committee on Appropriations. Commerce. Immigration. Military Affairs. and Territories and Insular Affairs. The first three named received most of his attention.
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