Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-19
NATIONAL BOARD OF TRADE.
Strict Enforcement of the Immigration
Law. Eecomple nded-Othcr BusIness.

Strict Enforcement of the Immigration
Law. Eecommended-OtbcrB Business.
The national board Of trade at its afternoon
session yesterday adopted q resolution to the
effect that every legitimate means to foster our
merchant marine engaged in foreign commerce
should be adopted by Congress.
Resolutions were adopted recommending the
strict enforcement OF the immigration laws of
the United States. and that such be amended
80 ss Co require from every immigrant desiring
10 CONS to tho United States a certificate from
the authorities Of the town or district where be
or she resides that he or she Is person of good
moral character. has never been convicted of
crime, has never been a public charge and Is of
industrious habits and capable of taking care
~ herself. such certificates to be countersiCned
by the nearest United States consul. Said con-
u shall also be required to ascertain and GER
tiiy a. 20 the illiteracy OF the immigrant and
the purpose Of the individual seeking residence
N this country TO become good and loyal
citizen 81 the United States.
ASsrIoSaL QUARANTINE ENDORSED.
Tho establishment of a national quarantine
was strongly indorsed
\ resolution proposed by the Louisville board
Of trade against the forced withdrawal from
bond OF distilled spirits was laid on the table bv
a vote Of - to %.
During I'll" discussion on this resolution the
board listened TO a statement FROM Internal
Revenue Commissioner Mason as to the practi-
cal workings OF the collection OF the tax and
the reasons why the commissioner advocated an
unlimited bonded period II the bonded period
were extended Mr. Mason acknowledged the re-
oeipts OF the government from whisky tax in
the NEXT three or five years would fall of from
the present figures
IL was announced that the delegates from
Boston. New York, Philadelphia. Baltimore and
Washington are To appear before the House
committee on naval affairs tomorrow, Friday
morning, at 1890 o'clock. 10 urge the appro-
priatiOn Of $500. 900, which tho Secretary of the
Navy has recommended necessary for the
Success OF the international naval review and
rendezvous at HAMPTON Roads and New York
harbor next April
NNESDMENTs TO THE INTERSTATE coNNracEI.v.
IL was decided that this mornings session
should be devoted to the consideration of the
following seven proposed amendments to the
interstate commerce Law:
Re II resolved. That the national board of
trade hereby indorses and approves of the OBJ
lects aimed at under the interstate commerce
enactment. with the recommendation that il be
maintained in tho statute of the United States
IN The interest of the commerce Of the entire
country.
Resolved. That the national board of trade
fsvors anne ndments to the law to regulate COM
merce between the states which Will accom-
Pli-h
!. The giving Of conclusive or progressive
effect 10 the findings and orders OF the inter-
state commerce commission.
.. Amendment OF the interstate commerce
law which viii exempt In conformity with pro-
visions Of the Constitution witnesses from
criminal penalties to tho end that information
as 20 IT. violations may be made available in
the courts.
;. such further amendment OF the law as will
make corporations indictable and subject to ex-
emplHry fines for all violations of the law COM
mitted by their officers or agents
A. Such definition Of the terms Of the act az
may be necessary to bring within its terms of
provisions and restrictions all common carriers
engaged III interstate commerce. whether indi-
yiduals, corporations or lines embracing di-
versity OF carriers.
>. Necessity for approval by the interstate
commerce commission 10 render valid or lawful
changes IN rates. rules, conditions or agree
ments. which may affect the cost. yalue or
method Of transportation service due to the
public.
.. Enforcement upon common carriers Of
strict accountability 20 the owner or consignee
for the prompt delivery Of property intrusted
to the care Of such common carrier for trans
portatiOu by the imposing of a proper demur-
rage charge for delay beyond a reasonable time
in the transportation Of such property.
:. Freedom from unreasonable declarations
% exemption in contracts for interstate car
riaGe.