Speech #440046144

I say. sir. that apart from the great question as to whether this can be adopted as an interoceanic line. it is exceedingly important in that point of view. It will have the effect of establishing commercial relations and social relations with the government of Mexico. That is a matter of great importance to us. and I submit to the Senators from California. who are so much interested in the Chinese question. that it is allimportant that we should cultivate pleasant relations with Mexico. in order that she may cooperate with us ia keeping back that tide of Chinese immigration which threatens not only to overrun California but other portions of the country. In view of the fact that it wilt have the effect to establish commercial relations with Mexicoone of the most important countries on the face of the globe in every respect. so far as commerce is concornedor as it will tend in that way. I think there should be no hesitation on the part of Congress in making this small appropriation.