Mr. Speaker. we frequently hear it said in the discussion of the Chinese question that the dignity of this great nation ought not to be lowered and that its traditional policy should not be changed to please a few "hoodlums" and "sandlotters " in California. This expression implies that opposition to Chinese immigration is confined to a class. and that class a disreputable one. in the Stattes bordering on the Pacific Ocean. I find the impression abroad that the advocates of Chinese restriction are to be found only among the vicious. unlettered foreign elements of our society. Those who entertain this opinion are greatly mistaken. The people of the State of California are practically unanimous in opposition to this class of immigration. We have ceased to discuss the policy of Chinese restriction among ourselves. With us the case is closed.
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