We do not propose under the terms of the bill to affect the rights of those who are already here. We do not propose to drive Chinamen from this country who have come hero tinder the stipulations of a treaty. We propose that those who have come here nder the law. under the terms of a treaty made between the two Governments in 1868. shall be protected. bat so far as Chinamenwho shallcomehere after the passage of this law are concerned. we propose that they shall come under the provision ofthis act. and thereby stop the further immigration if possible. I admit that it is a difficult law to frame. I admit that many persons believe that this measure will be ineffectual for that purpose. but at the same time there is such a unanimity of sentiment in favor of some legislation that if the honorable Senator from Massachusetts. who I believe is about the only Senator on the floor who is disposed to openly fight this question. should visit that country and see what. I believe he would see. almost desolation in many localities in the State by reason of this immigration. he would join with the representatives of the Pacific coast in doing something to prohibit this incubus that is hanging over that country.
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