New Britain Herald Newspaper, July 1, 1925, Page 3

INMIGRATION LAW NOW THD YEARS OLD Commissioner, Pleased With Re- Sults, Reviews Workings New York, July 1 (®—A most de- sirable effect of Uncle Sam's new immigration policy las been its gift to the Amerlcan people of “an op- portunity to get acquainted,* Com- missioner Henry M, Curran, sald to- duy when asked to sum the resulty of one ye operation of the im- migration law of 1924, At 12:01 a. m. occurred the sec- ond bir of that statute with its radic strictive quota pro- vislons and other features new .n the history of American effort .o control the great flow of immigra tion The quietness i the wing of the immigration headquar- ters on Ellls Tsland typified the sit- nation throughout the broad-flung Lulldings, The landing stage empty and a scant half score anxiot relatives held seuts w! e formerly surged stifiing crowds. The fruits of this national b: ing spell might not be immediately apparent to the casual observer, the commissioner said, but “they already are being scen by those closely in touch with problem and the harvest will accumulate steadily.” A marked improvement in quality of Immigrants was the chief effect noted -by Mr. Curran on t flow through Ellis Island, which half of the 1,000 @ day admittances | FXPerience has uthorized under the existing quotas, Not only are the individuals of higher type, hut the re generally er than in the old open door and therefore “of greater as- bllity and of larger economic valye to the counfry.” Mr. Curran sald the present net fuota of 300.000 should be ample for a perlod of years while the hueine af “hecoming. acquainted” was in nrogress thro A visitor m Tilis feland tod ¢ (tion policy in conso reeefving point for a tions. The long corridors the screened sfaliy were and in the visith small group indi of examining applic admission still was in prog Tn contrast with che past daily average of several thousands of temporary = detalned, there bout 200 on the hooks of the hu- rean and long rows of cots were empts in the white-corridored ma- clne hospital The little trianzle of greensward on which the detained formerly were allowed in successive groups throughout the day was deserted “There is less of Turope and mors of America, potentially, in their makeup as we now get them.” Mr. Curran €aid. "I have noted th recently as in sharp compari with the foreign average. It is du doubtless, to the war; the youth of Furope more than ever demand a new etart, while the aged have ad- ditional reasons for standing by their roof trees during the hard recon- | L N Children’s Hats $1.00 executive |, were | Major Curran was unequivocal In his approval of the new law, The existing situation was the best he wd witnessed In 25 year study of immigration, the last two years being In charge of the princi pal entry port, “Most of the ¢ consular foree,” he “Thelr job of sifting at the son s been ro- {markably done considering the com- |plicated problems to be faced.” The next loglcal step, he sald, would be to add a strict medical ex- amination of applicants by officials of the U. & health service, before embarkatlon to the preliminaries now enforced. This would further materlally reduce the number of ry deportations which was & desirably objective from the s due to the national dignity.” “An officially stamped vise from thing to the average | explained, “and we hardly con- cive the injustice t is felt when n allen, ofter paying all required and answering all the many turned back from Such a one might to hecome the focus in | his locs for hitterness toward verything Amerlcan.” Deportations now average les than one per cent but the commis- {sioner was of the opinion that this |should be further reduc “I would never have th ction abroad, however, There should always be ck at landing. With admittances of 1,000 a day, roughly, we are do- ling our ghare toward the relieving | n on the other side and at 1 time are glving ourselves st o possibility of digesting the {inflow convineed the |romissioner that the theory of “oc- [cupational selection” is a fa | ippose we admit a special group |of so-called skilled agriculturalists.” {he sald. “How can we keep t |of them 24 hours after they are {cleared through our ports? determines in the first instance what |18 a skilled farmer? A man with a nmower might qualify, while a £00d plough hand might fail.” He pointed out also that “the con stant fluctuation in our industrial situation™ made it difficnlt, if not |impossibie, to opera | with it | By time it was determined |that a certain industr; |labor and the motion abroad,” he explained, “very " | frequently the situation would have : [been completely reversed, * lalso note the consistent opposition |of organized labor to proposals to limport speelfic trade.” The present eifect of occupational selection, he said, was simply to = a chance to Im-; |give *“zood liars” |pose o nthe consular The su xaminers ton that Ellis Island e recently put forward by a high official of the labor de- | partment, brought vociferous oppo- on from the landlord of Uncl: Sam'’s principal guest-house, | “Where would we go from here?" {he asked. “Will they put us in New | Vork city where the sudden flows ould jam the already crowded city |transportation facilities, and wherc, {morcover, these wards of the gov- ernment would be brought in direct [to prey on them?" The comparative isolation of Fllis Eastern Millinery Co. 133 MAIN ST. Open Friday Night standpoint “both of humanity and | |the American consul is a pretty big | mmigrant,” he |, Whe | We must | roups of artisans for any | contact with all the harples waiting | NEW BRITAIN DAILY HERALD, WEDNESDAY, d was declared by Mr. Curran [to be ideal for its purpose in that it gave opportunity for “humane, {unhurried examination” of the ap- | [plicant under conditions as free as {possible from extrancous influences HAYNES MAY SEEK " FLECTION N O Probibition Director Mentioned | s Gubernatorial Aspirant ashington, July 1 (A—TRoy may soon close four eye: s prohibition commission. for the governorship ot Oh ssioner is not rea to make any formal annaunc but a conference of his supposters | will be held here voon to consider the move, | Mr. Haynes, who wa have been pzisnaded by President | to abandon his plans to vernorship last No- vember as a prohibition ecandidate would scek the republican nomin: tion for the office now 1d by Gov- V. Donahey, demoerat, in rm It he enters the primaries Mr, | | Haynes will he campaigning at the same time s will Senator Willls, re- | publican, Ohio, if t atter adheres | desire to seck reelection The comm ner and the senator | are old friends and it is not expected | that Mr. Willis will oppose the ar- | ement { | With his plans sl indefinite, | {Commissioner Haynes expects to | {hold his office until Avgust 1. at| least, wi w procedure in pro- hibition ement ordered by As- | sistant & ary Andrews of the treasury comes effe: . The new |system provides for radical reorgani- zation and Mr. Haynes desires to re. to ses ft sald to lmain her long enough well under way Mr. Haynes is known to have | sought several times to resign his |post since he was appointed in July, 1021, by President Harding, but ch time was persuaded to stay on. He survived, too, reports on numer- | ous, sions that he wonuld be re- | tired, and for much of his term of |office was subjected to considerable | opposition in and out of congress. |Hardware Shortage Now Reported Among Dealers New York, July 1.—In its weekly | hardware market summary Hard- | ro Age will say tomorrow: | “Shortages in scasonal items are reported from the several important hardware market centers. Sales in these cities are continuing good. | | With the poseible exception of the Pittsburgh area, reports indicate | that wholesale volume {s ahead of | last year. “Prices continue to hold firm ex- | | cept that rope has declined two | conts per pound for the July-August | | perind. | | “Collections continue | slowly,"” to improve ADS FOR RESULTS Untrimmed Black Hair Hats $2.98 NEW BRITAIN OUR BIG JULY SALE Beging Tomorrow and Continues For the Balance of the Week—Excep- HAIR HATS Not one of which is worth less than During this sale you can choose any color, including the latest $10.00. Pansy shade, Black, Pink and all the best summer colors. "$5.75 Bargains Such As Thes tional Values READ THE HERALD CUASSIFIED | Again the Eastern leads in offering you Smart New Styles, just at the right time. Whether you want a Dress Hat or a dashing small one for Sport or Travel, for the shore or moun- tain you are sure to find it here. And every one is a Real Bargain. 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