President. we have gradually become acquainted with the Chinese and their character after many years of experience. I remember very well on the 2d day of July. 1870. an amendment was offered by tile Senator from Massachusetts. Mr. Sumner. to a bill regulating naturalization. striking out the word "white." so that all persons of whatever color might become citizens of the United States. So little was known of the effect of such an amendment that I think as much as threefourths of the Senate. and it may be fourfifths. were in favor of that amendment. The then Senator from Oregon.
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