I do not think this is a question to be decided merely by single petitions from this body or that body. I have taken the occasion to look at the whole body of petitions. and those in favor of this legislation eresent predty nearly the entire organized labor of this country. an opinion which ought to be seriously considered. I have had some experience with immigration questions. and I think there can be no doubt as to what the general feeling among the great mass of American workingmen is on this question. and if Senators tave any doubt as to what their feeling is. they can omit legislation on the subject before May 5. leave open the doors to Chinese labor. and see what happens next autumn. My own impression is that they would find out the opinion of the American people. I think the House has an impression in that direction. too. and they are going to run for election. we are not.
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