Reference was made by the Secre
tary of Labor to legislation which
he is backing to include the selec
tive immigration feature, and otner
provisions, including instructions in
Americanism on the part of prospec
tive citizens, and some knowledge
of American history before they can
become citizens He proposes to tax
immigrants in order to raise funds
with which to educate them.
O O O
Commends Alabama,
Referring to child welfare work.
Secretary Davis commended Alabama
for the manner in which the state
has supported its child welfare de
partment. This statement brought
applause, which had also previously
greeted his tribute to the part played
by southerners In Congress in tn«
fight to limit immigration.
The need of proper environment
for children was urged and Secre
tary Davis strongly denounced con
ditions which he said exist in cer
tain country orphanages and alms
houses in various parts of the coun
try. He advocated giving every child
a chance, with the state providing
the necessary care of neglected and
delinquent children.
At the conclusion of his address,
the speaker stated that when his
term of office in the cabinet has ex
pired he will devote the remainder
of his life to serving and improving
the welfare of the child life of
America.
