I think the Supreme Court has recognized that. I was also referring to the fact thatiii dealing with foreign nations. inregulating foreign commerce. we have and may exercise greater power. wider power. than in regulating interstate commerce. because we are not confined entirely ill that behalf to the commerce clause of the Constitution. but we cam trace our powers to this other source which I have mentioned that flows from our nationality and sovereignty. In that behalf and in support of that contention I call attention to the Chinese exclusion case as reported in 130 U. S.. the opinion by Mr. Justice Field. a portion of which I read. at page 604: While tinder our Constitution and form of government the great mass of local matters is controlled by local authorities. the United States. in their relation to foreign countries and their subjects or citizens. are one nation.
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