We sent telegrams to some of the larger manufacturing concerns and large mercantile establishments throughout the country. I shall not undertake to state just what those telegrams revealed. because I do not recall definitely. A number of bills. as I have said. were before that committee for consideration. Some required the fingerprinting of aliens. Some would absolutely close the doors to all immigration from any countries other than those in the Western Hemisphere. Others of somewhat drastic nature likewise were considered. It was apparent that a great many of these bills were too drastic to suit the temper of the Congress at that time.
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