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Mr. Speaker. at each session since I have been a member of Congress I have introduced measures to prohibit the further immigration of Chinese to our country. At the extra sessio in October last I introduced the following resolution: lesved by the Senate and House of lRepresentatres of the United States of America in Congress assembled. That the treatymaking power of this Government is earnestly requested to take immediate steps to so modify our treaty with China as to absolutely preclude the further importation of servile Chinese Suhjeets to our shores. Which was referred to the Committee on Education and Labor. Great credit is due the committee for the labor bestowed. and the able and statesmanlike report which they have submitted to the House recommending the passage of the resolution as amended: Joint resolution relative to Chinese immigration. Whereas it appears that the great inejority of Chinese immigrants are unwilling to conform to our institutions. to become permanent residents of our country. anU to accept the rights and assume the responsibilites of citizenship. and Whereas they have indicated no capacity to assimilate with our people: There. fo0re. Resoled by the. Senate and House of RlTresentaties of the United States ofAm ricea in ongress assemuble. That the President of the United States be requested to open correspondence immediately with the governments of China and (ircatltritan with a view of securing a change or abrogation of all stipulations in existing treaties which permit the unlimited immigratin of Chinese to the United States. In behalf of the laboring men and women of our country I thank each member of the committee for their able efforts in behalf of good government. good morals. and free labor. and I trust that each and every member joining in this report may be returned to the Fortysixth Congress. and if the workingmen of their respective districts hut do their duty as becomes freemen. WILLIS.