Mr. Chairman. I do not rise to oppose particularly this amendment or the appropriation of anysum which may be reasonable for the purpose of fairly enforcing the present laws and regulations against Chinese immigration. I think. sir. there is substantial agreement on both sides of the House that this species of immigration is not desirable. We have tried it and are not satisfied with the result. and now. in the advocacy of any measures that may be opposed to it. we are not inconsistent with our former professions that under our flag the downtrodden and the oppressed of every nation may find a home and a safe refuge. If these people came to our coasts for the purpose of refuge. if they believed that they were oppressed at home. if they came to be relieved from the bonds of servitude. or from slavery. or with a view of making a new home in the New World. I should be one of the last in this House to favora measure that would in any degree prevent their free immigration. But. Mr.
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