President. I have stated before that this treaty differs materially from the first bill passed by the House. in that it fails to incorporate in its provisions any requirements on the part of Cuba to restrict the introduction of cheap European or Chinese labor into that island. Whatever may be the rules and regulations of that Republic at present on that subject. yet it is as certain as the night follows the day that in less than a year after this treaty goes into effect that island will be flooded with Asiatic cheap labor. which will thus be brought into competition with that magnificent and hardy manhood of this country which today is engaged in building up this our great industry.