The thing is in a nebulous or chrysalitic state. We are considering this matter now purely with reference to our legislative powers and functions. The question comes. therefore. to us in its most intense form. are we prepared today. as a legislative body. to repeal the treaties with China on the subject of the immigration of Chinese laborers into this country ? If that is our judgment. and in that judgment we think we reflect the will of our States and of our people. then it is our duty to vote it. no matter what we have done as a negotiating and treatymaking power in presenting the opportunity to China to come into relations with us of an improved character in respect to the immigration of Chinese laborers into this country. No matter what we have done we must disburden ourselves of that incumbrance and meet this question as legislators. having reference only to the will of the people and the good of the country. Now.
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