This was illustrated two years ago in the failure of this very measure now under consideration. From our standpoint we have but little faith in the sincerity of the proposed negotiations. or that any beneficial results will follow. To us it seems highly probable that commercial influence will be such that when the commission is formed it will be divided in opinion as to what is desired by our Government in regard to restricting immigration. China would be unwilling to give up the advantage she holds through the onesided treaty now existing. and our commissioners being divided negotiations would probably fail. Hence we prefer legislation first. negotiations afterward.
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