The bill is not directed against those already here. but against the hordes that threaten to conic. The terms of the treaty place those here beyond the reach of legislative enactment. and effort is now being made to bring in a large number ofChinese laborers before legislation can be had. Last years immigration was over 20.000. This fact sufficiently demonstrates their purpose to come. Mr. Presiden t. thirtytwo years ago last September I camped on the banks of the Sacramento River. where the city of that name now stands. then a city of tents. There I first met the Mongolian. from that date to the present tin I have been familiar with them. I lavo seen them singly a id in crowds as they passed through the country from one section to another. traveling ou toot with their bamboo sticksand baggage . have seen them in the mines by tens and by huudreds. and in the towns and cities.where they congregate at times in great nuinbers . have seen them on the witness stand. in the courts as litigants and criminals. have prosecuted them and have defended them in the courts. From this experience and observation I have formed the deliberate judgment that it will be a serious mistake to allow this tide of immigration to continue without restriction. After careful and thoughtful study of this whole matter I have settled down in the conviction that they should be prohibited from entering the labor avocations of the country. leaving them the right to come for commercial purposes. for travel or curiosity. as the Burlingame treaty left them. I hope.
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