Speaker in which they and their interests are peculiarly involved. And it is with great reluctance. and indeed with diffidence in regard to my own judgment. that I oppose what they seem to regard as essential to the welfare of the States on our Pacific coast. Some years ago I voted for a bill which proposed to regulate and restrict Chinese immigration. while a member of this House. and I am willing now to vote for a bill which shall clothe our Government by the power of its legislation with a right to limit and to regulate Chinese immigration if we shall think it necessary. But I 1.un opposed. Mr.
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