In view of the fact that we have never had a registration. nobody now knows the number. If the Department had an approximate idea last year or year before last. it could not possibly ascertain the approximate number at the iresent time. for the reason that undoubtedlyand I am confident that those in authority in the particular division of the Government which has charge of the matter will not deny the factinnumerable aliens. totaling thousands annually. are coming into the country. In addition. every year we issue visas to persons from various parts of Europe to come into the United States ostensibly for the purpose of viewing the grand and gorgeous and lovely things of America. checking up on our industrial development. and so forth. However. there is no real check upon the number of departures. Many who come in legally remain illegally.