The Legislative. Assembly of that State then adopted a memorial to Congress. praying that steps be tken for the abrogation of the Burlingame treaty. which was the lurst tiue that this subject was brought to the attention of the General Government. From that day to this the people whom I have the honor in part to represent. have been constant and persistent in their demand for the restriction of Chinese immigration. There has been no change nor variableness in their sentiments in this respect. The greater the experience of our citizens of all classes with the iacreaslug numbers from China the more confirmed tley have become in their first position.
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