Now. another thing. The Senator from Kansas states. and his statement is confirmed by the Senator from Ohio. that this is the Sroper time and place for this proposed legislation. I deny that. he history of legislation from the earliest period of Chinese restriction in the United States shows that legislation in regard to Chinese immigration has always been kept separate and distinct from general legislation on the subject of immigrants. The question of excluding Chinese laborers because they are Chinese. because of their race. is a question that has never been considered in connection with a general law on immigration. or. if considered. provisions of that character have never been incorporated into legislation which relates to immigration generally. Therefore I say that the particular subject involved in the amendment introduced by the distinguished Senator from Kansas is one that ought to be considered separately and apart from the bill now pending instead of in connection with it. Our subcommittee. as I have stated. have not yet considered this particular question. except in a most informal manner. and will not until we have thoroughly digested all the testimony and memorials. affidavits. and letters presented to us relating to this particular branch of our inquiry.
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