I would modify the prohibition of this bill to ten years. that no room for accusation of failure on our part to sacredly maintain our treaty obligations cast be made against us. Second. I acknowledge the right of Congress to pass such laws as shall appear wise and proper for protection against the importation of paupers. criminals. diseased persons. and coolies. and in so far as this bill reasonably looks to the accomplishment of these results it has my support. I believe in the protection and elevation of the laboring classes of the country. hence oppose the immigration of coolies under contract. or their control by any individual. corporation. or association having such purpose in view. Third. I would. by striking out section 16 of this bill and the adoption of some such plan as that suggested by the amendment of
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