The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-08-16
THE CHINESE COOLIES In PERU.


Memorial Presented to the Emperor of Chinu
in Their Misunderstanding Story of Outrage
and Ill Trentment-Appeal to Ministers
Browne and Hovey-Action of the Chinese
Government.
WASHINGTON, August H. 1862
The following has been received at the STATE De.
partment:-
LEGATION OF THE UNITED SrATEs,(
PEKIN, June g. 1869. I
SIR have recently received q letter from Mr..
Hovey, our Minister Peru, inclosing manuscript
paper IN Chinese for presentation to the imperial
states that he had no knowledge Of the contents On
the receipt OF the paper mentioned placed it in
Ss hands OF dr. vino furnished
dence Of truth. Rumors OF the maltreatment
and the subject has been freely discussed In the
newspapers: There Is an air OF probability In the
charges and tone Of earnestness in the appeal
reality Of the grievances set forth.
The petition humbly represents that the system Of
Is cruel and oppressive in the extreme l cannot
but believe that the enlightened Peruvian govern
ment will upon inquiry into the facts, take prompt
measures for the suppression OF such extraordinary
abuses An appeal so touching can scarcely fail to
reach the sympathies OF the government authorities
With view OF causing the subject to be brought to
the attention OF the Powers having diplomatic rela-
tons with Peru, transmitted TO Prince Kung
enclosure b. the original petition with a
able effort that might be deemed advisable Tor
the relief Of these unfortunate people. The enclo-
seen that he fully appreciates the friendly Interest
manifested by the government OF the United States
In the welfare and happiness Of the Chinese, both at
home and abroad.
Reference to the act OF Congress Of 1862 UNITED
States Statutes at Large, volume twelve, page S4O)
prohibiting citizens Of the United States from en-.
gaglng In the cOOlie trade, will show how earnestly
our government has nterposed Its influence for the
suppression OF this inhuman traflc. Mr. Williams,
i'm dngn otphd data ArnprI
ing sketch of the cOoie trade and OF the efforts
made for the better regulation of the emigration sys-
TEN. The rules proposed by the Chinese govern
ment, appended to the despatch, were submitted to
all the treaty Powers represented in Pekin.
Mr. sunsame I'm. despatch dated March
tons do not meet the just expectations OF
those who hoped to find IN them sufficient check
to the rigors OF that trade" and consequently they
have never been carried into operation. No effective
remedy for the abuses mentioned has been pro-
vided up to the present time. The new governor at
Macao has by common repute done much 10 suppress
the cOolle trade AT that place and to Introduce a
proper system OF emigration; but apprehend that
all efforts 10 this end Will prove inefretual II con-
lined To Chrna. The remedy can never be efectually
applied here. No matter what guards ana restric-
tions may be placed upon the departure Of Chinese
from the ports ready means Will be found to evade
them upon the arrival OF the emgrants In foreign
lands. This has been the case heretofore, and see
no reason TO believe that 1t Will not continue. The
Efforts OF the Christian nations however, have done
much to ameorate the horrors OF this trafllc-as
much, perhaps as we can hope Tor where there are
81 Hlauy medLS Vi eVHuluR HI ihWb anu TeRuaClOlS
that can be put in force. A determined effort TO
aIneliorate the abuses alleged to exist in the coun.
tries To which these laborers emigrate would seem
most likely to effect the object In view. submit
the correspondence for such action the President
Way have the honor 70 be-
Hon. Ii. FISH, Secretary OF State.
Enclosure AL
LEGATION OF THE UNITED STATEs)
PEKIN, May ~, 1869.
To his Imperial Hghness Prince KuNG, &c &c. -
SIR-1he number OF Chinese VINO nave gone to
Peru from Canton province under contract a. labor.
ers cannot, all numbered from the FIRST vary far
from $4,000 persons. Their associations in that
OF their condition aud statement Of the harsh treat
ment received from their masters, which they ad
dressed to the United states Minister living az Lima
But there was able TO translate this paper
he could not certify % the truth OF what was con-
talned IN It, and therefore merely sent IL to me as
he received IL.
The description given In this petition OF their
suferings moved me deeply, and as his Ma.
Jesty regards his people as his children
1 think uiat your heart Will be equally
affected at hearing their very ptiable condition.
by these men, there are many reasons for placing
confidence In their accounts. enclose the original
copy OF their petition for your examination, and on
receiving your reply / shall be ready to cooperate
In any feasible plan which your Hghness may deem
proper that Is likely TO bring about any amelioratlon
OF their condition.. l have the honor to be your I'm
j. ROSS BROWNE.
Enclosure B.
respectful petition from the Canton Company,
the company from Ku aud kang I'm Chinal ana the