Counting out these things which are to be credited entirely. I think. not to the hostility of the Chinese Government to the United States. or indifference on the part of that Government towards our relations with her. but are to be accredited to the personal hostility of certain classes of Chinese against all foreignerscounting that out. we have had no cause of a quarrel with China since the passage of the Scott act. On the contrary. our commerce has ben going along there freely and with profit to both sides. and we today find ourselves confronted with this situation: Notwithstanding the utter change in our relations with her in respect of the right of emigration and migration of people to and from each country. and notwithstanding we have entirely abrogated the idea uf permanent emigration from one country to the other. China has still proceeded in her even. smooth way. has kept her diplomatic representatives here. and there has been really no disturbance between the Chinese and the people of the United States resulting from the Scott act. nor is there any threat or apprehension of a disturbance. Now. then. the question arises. is it proper. is it necessary. is it wise that we should start on a new scheme of legislation which destroys the right of hospitality thatis provided for in the treaty of 1880. and limit that down in such a way as that no man could come from China here except a foeeign minister with his servants or a consul with his servants?
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