I said the same thing on this floor on Saturday. but the gentleman is mistaken in supposing that it is the intention of the committee to -make any provision whatever in this connection that will affect Japan in any way. Notwithstanding what he says about the language of the bill. it clearly states that it will not be applicable in cases where there has been an agreement as to passports or treaties or conventions. or where such agreements or treaties or conventions may hereafter be entered into. There are other oriental .people besides the Japanese and Chinese who are excluded by the Chinese exclusion act. and it is the purpose of the committee. as it is. I believe. of a large majority of the House and an overwhelming majority of the people of the United States. to exclude from this country the laborers from any oriental country. I will go as far as the gentleman in my desire not to unnecessarily offend the Japanese people or any other oriental people. but I think it is our duty. representing the great American people. to prevent any great influx of oriental people into this country to overwheln the labor on the Pacific coast. I hope the amendment offered by the gentleman from New -York will be voted down. This whole matter has been submitted to the Department of State. to the immigration officials. and others connected with the Government acquainted with the conditions. and we have been assured by them. all that there is nothing in this provision that can properly give offense to anybody.
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Influx of oriental people will overwhelm the labor on the Pacific coast.