They underbid lawful labor. and these men take the places of people who are here lawfully and of citizens of the country. The result is what I have told you. If they are injured in their work. instead of being compensated. the insurance company reports them to the Immigration Bureau. and they are deported before they can get their compensation. I think it is an act of mercy to provide the means whereby we can put an end to this system of peonage. this new padrone system that the steamship companies and private employment agencies and crimps are to blame for. and I hope the gentleman from Illinois will withdraw his amendment.
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They underbid lawful labor.