Speech #450113370

I would treat the Chinese government as I would treat the British government or the French government or any other civilized and Christian government in the world. I do not think there is anyperson within the sound of my voice who would say that if any treaty with Great Britain had been negotiated upon this general subject. or if a treaty had been made with any other government in the world. he would be in favor of abrogating it in this way. and what harm is there in a short delay? Those of its who are opposed to this bill prefer that we should give notice to the Chinese government properly that we desire that this unrestricted emigration should cease. That is the object of the amendment of the Senator from New York. and if the Chinese government do not accede to our wishes upon that subject it is to be accompaniedwith adeclaration that we will then see that that emigration ceases by our own action. Is there anything wrong in that l Can we stand before the nations of the world and take any other position correctly. It seems to monot.