The time that had elapsed after the return of the amendment of the treaty was not more than sufficient. if it was quite sufficient. to enable them to duly discuss and bring the matter through the ordinary channels of diplomatic assent. But I rose principally that I might enter my protest against the proposition which seemed to be asserted by the Senator from Colorado at the opening of his remarks. While I agree with him as to the policy of this country in discouraging and preventing Chinese immigration. and admire much that he has said upon that subject. I want to enter my protest against the proposition which I conceive he makes. that though it be true the legislative department of the Government can repeal a treaty and can repeal any other law binding upon its people. such a repeal can not be considered. I understood him to say. in the nature of a violation of such treaty.
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