Whatever there is of speculation or theory or conjecture in what may take place in the future. we are to deal with facts that have occurred and now exist. And I very much prefer to confine my remarks to the knowledge which we have than to enter into that realm of conjecture which has no safe anchorage. I apprehend there is good ground for fears of such an influx from China to this country as to crowd out those who now live in and inhabit parts of this Republic. and which furnishes one reason. and a strong one to my mind. why some restrictions should be placed on this immigration. If I thought it would destroy or largely injure or interfere with the commerce which now exists between the two nations. I should hesitate much before voting for a law that would tend to bring about that result.
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