The motion prevailed. and the objectionable clause was eliminated. Mr. Livernash. an intelligent and worthy citizen. chairman of the Pacific coast commission. appeared before the committee. and. being interrogated upon this subject. said: Speaking tentatively. for again I must remind the Senators that my information on this subject is comparatively vague. I will say that it seems to me probable something would have to be done for shipowners. by subsidization or otherwise. if the Congress should determine to drive Asiatics from American ships. The argument made before this committeeSenator FAIRBANKS. They are operating in opposition with the British line immediately north of them. which employs Chinese cheap labor.
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