The latter might possibly be able to support themselves. but the old father obviously would not. They excited much sympathy as they were waiting to find out whether all were to be permitted to remain or all to be sent back. or to subniit to a separation of the family. There must be many pitiful puzzles like this which reach the hearts of even immigrant commissioners. who doubtless do he best they can. but the numbers are too large and the day too short for any careful scrutiny. and the motley procession passes the review with machinelike rapidity. Our existing laws against the cooly trade. as well as the laws by which Chinese laborers are excluded from entrance into our country. are doubtless sufficient. and heavy penalties by our laws are also imposed upon those who bring foreigners here under contract to perform labor. The violation of these laws is repugnant to the general sentiment of our people. and. therefore. they are supposed to be easily enforcible. but practically there are some difficulties in the way. and in Italy. if not elsewhere. the contract law is evaded by agents of their bankinghouses. who advance the cost of transportation under a contract guarantying wages to the laborers for the next six months. from which the amount advanced is to be refunded.
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