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... regarding the effects of immigration . Both of the authors of this book were associated with the Commission from the beginning , and it has been their purpose to put into shape for the public , in such a manner that its significance may ...
... regarding the effects of immigration . Both of the authors of this book were associated with the Commission from the beginning , and it has been their purpose to put into shape for the public , in such a manner that its significance may ...
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... regarding the latter sentiment . There has been great difference of opinion , however , relative to the effects , economical , social and moral , of immigration upon American standards of living . Usually , the question , especially the ...
... regarding the latter sentiment . There has been great difference of opinion , however , relative to the effects , economical , social and moral , of immigration upon American standards of living . Usually , the question , especially the ...
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... regarding the immigrants and the influence of immi- gration before adopting any special test restrictive in its nature , or before making any important change in governmental policy . A Commission , consisting of three Senators ap ...
... regarding the immigrants and the influence of immi- gration before adopting any special test restrictive in its nature , or before making any important change in governmental policy . A Commission , consisting of three Senators ap ...
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... regarding the recom- mendations the facts set forth are undeniable . For the purpose of this book it is , however , desirable that at the beginning the principles be summarized on which the standard of civilization of our country may be ...
... regarding the recom- mendations the facts set forth are undeniable . For the purpose of this book it is , however , desirable that at the beginning the principles be summarized on which the standard of civilization of our country may be ...
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... regarding the stability or progress of the best of those institutions , it is clearly the duty of every citizen to face , clear - eyed , boldly , these facts . It is no less his duty to judge , not sentimentally , but sanely and wisely ...
... regarding the stability or progress of the best of those institutions , it is clearly the duty of every citizen to face , clear - eyed , boldly , these facts . It is no less his duty to judge , not sentimentally , but sanely and wisely ...
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Page 311 - 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 328 - And provided further. That skilled labor may be imported if labor of like kind unemployed can not be found in this country: And provided further. That the provisions of this law applicable to contract labor shall not be held to exclude professional actors, artists, lecturers, singers, ministers of any religious denomination, professors for colleges or seminaries, persons belonging to any...
Page 347 - ... 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 381 - That all aliens arriving by water at the ports of the United States shall be listed in convenient groups, and no one list or manifest shall contain more than thirty names. To each alien or head of a family shall be given a ticket on which shall be written his name, a number or letter designating...
Page 393 - ... 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...
Page 375 - ... collector of customs of the customs district in which the port of arrival is located the sum of one hundred dollars for each and every violation of the provisions of this section...
Page 390 - ... any alien who shall be found an inmate of or connected with the management of a house of prostitution or practicing prostitution after such alien shall have entered the United States, or who shall receive, share in, or derive benefit from any part of the earnings of any prostitute...
Page 374 - States; and separate suits may be brought for each alien thus promised labor or service of any kind as aforesaid. And it shall be the duty of the district attorney of the proper district to prosecute every such suit when brought by the United States.
Page 368 - 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 Canal Zone...
Page 310 - States, or of all government, or of all forms of law, or the assassination of public officials; prostitutes, or women or girls coming into the United States for the purpose of prostitution or for any other immoral purpose...