Some weeks ago. a dispute relating to the ownership of Ellis Island as between the States of New York and New Jersey developed Into a jocular siege by New Jersey partisans who formed a landing party that traveled from the nearby New Jersey shore to the island in the hope of establishing jurisdiction over the island. Their attempt at least highlighted the importance of the island. the only remaining question is where the paramount interest lies. Ellis Island has been abandoned by the Immigration Service and is now in the hands of the General Services Administration. to be disposed of as surplus Government property. For this disposition to take place properly. it is necessary to glean from the history of my State. New York. and from the laws of the States of New York and New Jersey. each of which has manifested a desire to utilize this property. all the facts relating to the original ownership of the island.
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