I think he would lie in every instance where it was necessary or to his interest. but afterwards he would be open to convictionI do not mean in the court of conscience. but criminal courtand deportation. if it were found that he had lied and it could be proven. So. while it is all right and proper to take the census of every Chinaman here. I do not think we ought to give a certificate that can not be questioned afterwards to all those who are here unlawfully as well as to those who are here lawfully. entitling them to remain here forever.
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Claims Chinese people will lie when it is in their interest.