Wity was It necessary for that department to have this bill introduced if they did not feel that it wias necessary to have the concurrence of Congress. yet now they are acting upon their own initiative. Shortly. I might say. that I consider the immigration question turely a domestic one. about which w\e do not need the suggestions or concurrencees of other nations. The policy of this Government has been thoroughly established on this question by the immigration act. which was passed in May. 1924. It took many years to establish this right. that Congress should control immigration. as required by the Constitution of the United States. In the early history of this country it was left to treaties and conventions. The treaty between the United States and China. proclaimed February 5. 1870. contains the following language: The United States of Aumerica and the Emperor of China cordially recognize the inherent and inalienable right of man to change his home allegiance. anti also the itutual advantage of the free migration and emigration of their citizens and subjects. respectively. from the one country to the other for purposes of curiosity. of trade. or as pertma nent residence. Anyone who is familiar with the history of this country and the result of this agreement and the effects that it had upon the people of California when that country was ovenrun by the Chinese can readily understand the irrevocable injury and
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