What I wish to accent to the distinguished Senators sitting around me is this: That as long as we are in the Orient we are a part of that oriental civilization to some extent. and any arrangement that looks to the exclusion of the United States in the enjoyment of full and complete trade relations in Asia. or of citizenship in common with Europeans. should attract our attention. and before they are finally consummated the United States of America should make its Interests known and assert the needs of its welfare. Upon this our country could make its demands. That these provisions of these Asiatic compacts are clearly addressed in retaliation for our excluding the Asiatics from our sphere. I have not a doubt. and that they have an equity in their behalf on this point from the standpoint of the Asiatic I donot dispute. hut I respectfully urge at this time that it Is well for the Senate to be informed as to how far these new arrangements will go in effect and purpose to repeal and abrogate any arrangements which have been made heretofore under previous administrations. and the present one which authorize the United States to enjoy certain trade privileges in the Orient and certain reciprocal privileges respecting our citizens. our finance. and our Government. For that reason I have tendered the resolution asking that the Secretary of State inform this body. after investigation. what effect this new arrangement will have upon the present existing contracts or arrangements touching the United States and its commercial welfare and the status our people will have as a result. Mr.
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