The new North-west. [volume] (Deer Lodge, Mont.) 1869-1897, 1871-07-15
THE CHINESE QUESTION.

We have asserted that the question of
saving our Montana mines from Chinese
acquisition, should not be made q political
question, as it is one that materially affects
all our people, and is no more . partizan
issue thsn the celebration of the 4th of July.
The Gazette and Herald also take this view.
But the Independens, with all tho wind
taken Out of its sails by the new depart.
ure" of the party, insists on the particular
and exclusive right of Democrats to Gee and
combat the evil effects Of Chinese occa.
inconsistency and cheek of that journal, We
state here and will show, that the Demo.
cratic party was first to encourage Chinese
emigration to California, and that the Dem.
0cratic party Of that State stands pledged m
its favor to-day. The folio wing is from the
Independent of the 18th:
We arc fully satisfied that tho great mass OF our
when they come to consider the fact that the
Repuecan party - directly responsible for the inn
the Introduction If Chinese labOrc:s into Massachu.
sets California and several other States to the excu
a. un against the representatives Of the party that
has saddIed this l0athsOme curse upon u.s.
In rcfutation of this we submit the fol.
lowing letter, addressed to Hon. VIM.
Davidson, in 1856, by five prominent
Democrats of San Francisco. constituting
a committee appointed to address Demo,
cratic members Of the Legislature on that
subject
SAN FRASc1sco Jan. I. 1856.
sentiment throughout the State having changed 20
greatly, In regard 1T increasing the monthly license
tax npon Chinese m.crr and also a: to the require
grants. traders aud others Of that nation landing on
shores It seems desirable to relieve both them and
9Tseyes OF these onrthens a. speedily as possible
is beginning to Tel the Oppressive influence Of the
e" Rsto Of Of a ns s ss
ion, has, with scarcely IN exception borne witness to
their Objectionable results and tendencics and spo
order to give some shape TO action upon thi. subie
We take the liberty Ut addressing YOU and asking that
your influence and excrtions may be employed ~ fsr
natures obtained In your neighborh0od to be present
ed It the ensuing session Of the Legislature.
Your own district ha: probably shared In some of
derived from the Chinese, which, In some instances II
large. and has proved very acceptable and also in the
advantages Of their traiic and labor EaO,ts will
no doubt, be made to secure such an expression al
public sentiment by petitions numcrOusly signed and
BY the voice ct the pre.. as will Justify your repre-
" to tine whole State. ~''"'' "s "'''
~, We e. scarcely know solitary class Of that may
Wee estgr0nts come doen to ne ports Of Chino a"a
sss :e e ~, ,;s; sessa As rs ~ ,s S."
serted claim in tie naowntains: they are source Of
0dr0nt0ge 70 our people. The profits
derived by ship owners. and those eneaa,d in
the transportation Of persons and freight into the VA
rous :arts Of the State, are hut small part Ut those
that accrue to from coming here II il conceded
now BY all that their Is fully ~ advantageous
to arculturiss. to mechanics to dealers Of all kinds
to owners Of property to the mining interest and 70
the public purse any other class They NAV be tr.
" entitled the most pcEseverinsy industrious people
In the country. and gradually adopting all Of our
It Il estimated that their total annual ex
pcnditures ut the lowest calculation five millions
Ut dollars and that they afford revenue to the State
OF not less than half = million. IL IT, Mes sivsDlv |
question 81 se interest Wheher, by reason0bk k0-
IsGtiOn they are 10 be permitted 10 re,uuin or Ev
continuance Of TIE preseat 0ppressjUe tares 10 be
driven from among ~. 4. r..
The several means necessary to eccurc the object in
view. may possibly have been already taken I'm your
neighbOrhOOd Ii not you will allow the suggestion
NJ 1t IL a matter In which have common interest
that such ~ appear expedjent may be employed as
speedily and o. effectively rs possible. The accomDa
nytng petition to the Legislature may be deemed suit.
nblc, yet Others may be drawn up that would better
express the ideas OF the people In your vicinity. ~
We should In reply, he NEST happy to learn your
views on this subject what has been done within your
towards It's furtheeancc aud any facts Of
Interest In relation to il !! - - :
Pc We remain respectfully yours, &C., .....
W. SPEER. 8. J. HENeLEY,
Er's g. w. r. Biss4I, W. H.,Dow.
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Committee