New-York tribune., 1909-12-11

reference 10 their ability 10 detect and
deal with such cases
s. Doubtful cases OF young women al
ports of landing should be held until de-
tailed inquiry can be made regarding the
persons 10 whom they are 10 be discharged
and regarding the places 10 which uley
Z Every eff0rt should be made 10 secure
the fullest cooperation among the lmm'-
grafton officers at the different ports az
which most criminals ana prostitutes ar
rive.
s Right should be given 10 every inspec-
tor ass igned 10 such duty 10 arrest on
sight any woman found practising prosu-
tuition and also any man who appears 10
be living upon her earnings or who Is sup
porting OF harboring her Tor immoral p-F-
8 The transportation Of persons from one
state, territory or district TO another Tor
the purposes OF prostitution should De IOT-
hidden under heavy penalties. -
-. The legislatures OF tie states snouIa
consider the advisabiliry of e1acung more
stringent laws regarding PROSTITUTION II
l. suggested that Illinois statutes regard
ing pandeTing be carefully considered
The commission also recommends the
following important amendments 10 the
immigration laws:
Removing the limitation Of three years
after the date Of landing within when
prostitute or procurer must be found
Imprisonment, fine and deportation for
persons who seek 10 enter ports or United
states after having been once oenarred
Penalties for perjury 70 be imposed on
persons making false oath 10 sam en-
Burden Of proof on alien regarding date
and place OF landing.
Deportation for alien maAaser OF mouse
of prostitution or for allen taking earnings
OF prostitution.
Steamship companies be- required 10 re-
turn TO the countries Of eubarkauon de-
ported persons IN same class OF passage
a. they were brought .,
Gases 10 De- prosecuted In districts Wlere
evidence is most easily secured
Srsfe legislatures be asked 10 leElsiale
arainst alien keepers - houses OF pIosl-
tuition and 10 cooperate with iedefa4 OF
dcers q secure deportation
The commission adds
Owing 10 the difference between Euro
pean and American views regarding pres
firutiCn. corporation Tor the slppFeSslonl u d
of the white slave trafflc can be expected
from most 0f the European hailoha ouIg
along certain line Most European coun-
tries are rigid iu their regulations regard
Ing the procuring for purposes OF pf'sti-
tuition OF minor girls or oI any women hy
mems of fraud and deceit Women VINO
= 70 of age. however. ana VINO enter the
business n their own accord are not m
rerfered with From tonunenlsn countries
where these conditions exist pracucally
no cooperation could be expected 70 pre-
vent professional prostitutes from halllhs
"a lie TTnfred States such governments
probablv would cooperate 10 prevent the
seduction Of minors OF the fraudulent or
re main however. the United States
azovernnent must rely upon us own ON
cials for the prevention 81 this TaIhc-
The inquiry covered the cities OF New
York. Chicago. san Francisco. Seattle.
Portland. salt Lake. Ogden. Butte. Den
yer. RunaIo. Boston and New Orleans
No attempt was made 20 investigate con-
s..sors ia every important city. But the
-se-,rr,isefon believes that enough evidence
with reference 20 women or diIerelL races
and nariOnalifies and living unnef olHereiit
co1sifioug bas been obtained from local
irieg sufficiently scattered 70 warrant ihe
I renorrs being used as OASIS TOT le5ls-
Iafive and administrative acilon.