It may be asked how did that happen. in virtue of what treaty was it that these two Governments took away from an individual man a certificate that had been given to him by the United States and rendered it null and void? It is based upon the fact that the Chinese Government is an absolute despotism and that it has never consented nor have we consented to the firll expatriation of a Chinaman if he comes into this country. He remains a Chinese subject in the United States. and the jurisdiction of the Chinese Government has been retainedabsolutely and expressly retainedto change the condition o their subjects in respect of their rights of emigration. So that Government did consent in the treaty that was sent here to a regulation which the Chinaman was absolutely prohibited from returning to the United States although he had our certificate. That is the actual situation. and we are not legislating one hairs breadth beyond the doctrine and points that were made expressly both in the negotiation that China. authorized her minister to make here and that which remains as we have amended it and sent it back after a vote of the Senate.
Identified stereotypes
Chinese people are subjects of their government even after emigrating.