Speech #730090187

I will just refer my friend from Indiana to the following part of section 23 of the act of 1917. Please notice this: SEC. 23. That the Commissioner General of Immigration shall perform all his duties under the direction of the Secretary of Labor. Under such direction he shall have charge of the administration of all laws relating to the immigration of aliens into the United States. and shall have the control. direction. and supervision of all officers. clerks. and employees appointed thereunder. he shall establish such rules and regulations. prescribe such forms of bond. reports. entries. and other papers. and shall issue from time to time such instructions not inconsistent with law. as he shall deem best calculated for carrying out the provisions of this act and for protecting the United States and aliens migrating thereto from fraud and loss. and shall have authority to enter into contract for the support and relief of such aliens as may fall into distress or need public aid. and to remove to their native country. at any time within 3 years after entry. at the expense of the appropriations for the enforcement of this act. such as fall into distress or need public aid from causes arising subsequent to their entry and are desirous of being so removed. * * *_ You will notice that this existing law states that the Commissioner General of Immigrationshall have authority to enter into contract for the support and relief of such aliens as may fall into distress and need public aid. and to remove to their native country. at any time within 3 years after entry. at the expense of the appropriations for the enforcement of this act. such as fall into distress or need public aid from causes arising subsequent to their entry and are desirous of being so removed. * * *. You understand there is no smuggling or illegal entry connected with this bill. A man. within 3 years after his entry. may apply to the Secretary of Labor for permission to depart at Government expense.