Immigration and Americanization: Selected ReadingsPhilip Davis, Bertha Schwartz |
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... periods of depression in given countries , and immigration to be checked by periods of depression in America , and we refuse to see how largely the question has become an economic one . At the present moment , 6 INTRODUCTION.
... periods of depression in given countries , and immigration to be checked by periods of depression in America , and we refuse to see how largely the question has become an economic one . At the present moment , 6 INTRODUCTION.
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... period of highest prosperity we cannot receive them in the United States because our laws have no way of dealing with such a case . And in Canada , where they are finally settled , the unimaginative Dominion officials are driven to the ...
... period of highest prosperity we cannot receive them in the United States because our laws have no way of dealing with such a case . And in Canada , where they are finally settled , the unimaginative Dominion officials are driven to the ...
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... period when the elabora- tion of machinery permits the largest use of unskilled men . The first real lesson in self - government to many immigrants has come through the organization of labor unions , and it could come in no other way ...
... period when the elabora- tion of machinery permits the largest use of unskilled men . The first real lesson in self - government to many immigrants has come through the organization of labor unions , and it could come in no other way ...
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... period , not of prosperity , but of decline . The rapid influx of the pre- cious metals , in the absence of civil liberty and of just prin- ciples and institutions of intercourse and industry , was pro- ductive of manifold evils ; and ...
... period , not of prosperity , but of decline . The rapid influx of the pre- cious metals , in the absence of civil liberty and of just prin- ciples and institutions of intercourse and industry , was pro- ductive of manifold evils ; and ...
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... period of a thousand years , which began about three or four hundred years before our Saviour , the Roman republic and empire were from time to time invaded by warlike races from the North and East , who burst with overwhelming force ...
... period of a thousand years , which began about three or four hundred years before our Saviour , the Roman republic and empire were from time to time invaded by warlike races from the North and East , who burst with overwhelming force ...
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Page 349 - The United States of America and the Emperor of China cordially recognize the inherent and inalienable right of man to change his home and allegiance, and also the mutual advantage of the free migration and emigration of their citizens and subjects respectively from the one country to the other for purposes of curiosity, of trade, or as permanent residents.
Page 381 - ... persons who are members of or affiliated with any organization entertaining and teaching disbelief in or opposition to organized government, or who advocate or teach the duty, necessity, or propriety of the unlawful assaulting or killing of any officer or officers, either of specific individuals or of officers generally, of the Government of the United States or of any other organized government...
Page 375 - An Act to regulate the immigration of aliens to, and the residence of aliens in, the United States...
Page 403 - ... anarchists, or persons who believe in or advocate the overthrow by force or violence of the Government of the United States, or of all government, or of all forms of law, or the assassination of public officials...
Page 416 - When construing and enforcing the provisions of this Act, the act, omission, or failure of any officer, agent, or other person acting for or employed by any...
Page 403 - That at any time within five years after entry, any alien who at the time of entry was a member of one or more 9f the classes excluded by law ; any alien who shall have entered or who shall be found in the United States in violation of this Act, or in violation of any other law of the United States...
Page 669 - that all men are created equal, and endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights — among which are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness," I shall strenuously contend for the immediate enfranchisement of our slave population.
Page 414 - That any alien seaman who shall land in a port of the United States contrary to the provisions of this act shall be deemed to be unlawfully in the United States, and shall, at any time within three years thereafter, upon the warrant of the Secretary of Labor, be taken into custody...
Page 351 - Whenever in the opinion of the Government of the United States ' the coming of Chinese laborers to the United States, or their residence therein, affects or threatens to affect the interests of that country, ' or to endanger the good order of the said country, or of any locality within the territory thereof...
Page 379 - Mexico, so as not to unnecessarily delay, impede, or annoy passengers in ordinary travel between the United States and said countries, and shall have power to enter into contracts with transportation lines for the said purpose. SEC. 33. That for the purpose of this Act the term " United States" as used in the title as well as in the various sections of this Act shall be construed to mean the United States and any waters, territory, or other place subject to the jurisdiction thereof, except the Isthmian...