And I take this occasion to say here and now that I belong to that party which recognizes now and has always recognized the equal rights of men in this country. I belong to and act with that party which believes every man should be entitled to his rights under this Government without distinction of race or color. But while I agree to this I say that the right of every State to protect itselfand selfprotection to a State is the same as selfprotection to an individualdemands that there shall be some restrictive legislation. so that in future we may put a check on the influx of the Asiatic hordes that are continually coming by every ship to the Pacific coast. Practically. Mr.
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Asiatics are described as an 'influx' and 'hordes'.