The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1879-03-13

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| events of the nineteenth century; clearly
demonstrating that, in this instance and
to this extent at least "the civilization OF
Confucius" had attained to the height OF
''the civilization of Christ" for it makes
the whole world kin, recognizing as it
does "the inherent and inalienable right
of man, irrespective of national or tribal
divisions, ito change his home and allie
| glance" Its adoption was hailed in this
country with marked demonstrations of
approval; the Chinese embassy was
received with special honors; and
by it Burlingame Massachusetts
adopted sony was made historically
famous, inasmuch as it was effected
mainly through his diplomatic skill and
tarreaching craftsmanship.
HAS CHINA VIOLATED THE TREATY?
But says Mr.. Blaine, it was also agreed
that emigration should be voluntary-as
follows: The high contracting parties,
therefore, join in reprobating any other
thcn an entirely voluntary emigration
for these purposes And he boldly and
unqualifedly asservates that from the
ratification of the treaty to the present
hour it has been Systematically and per-
fdiously violated by the Chinese Govern
ment; that there has been no such thing
as voluntary emigration from that coun-
try to this, but only cody traffic carried
on with the most alarming results, and.
| therefore, we are justified in unprece-
IDENTIFY abrupt termination of the treaty.
quote his exact words: The treaty
stands broken and defed by China from
the hour it was made to this time. 1t has
never been complied with" (Let Mr..
Blaine remember how many solemn
| treaties with the Indians we have wick
edly violated, and allow blush to man.
tie his cheek in this connection.) What
| The treaty broken and defed' by China
from the start and all the way through !
If this be true, then, indeed, it is time
for the American Government to call the
Emperor of China to account, and to
insist either on the fulflment or the
abrogation of the treaty. But it is not
| true, and there has been no cody traffic,
as alleged. The moment the Chinese
immigrants touch our soil they are
entitled to the same protection of the
IConstitutiou and laws that is accorded
to all others not naturalized; and if any
portion of them are held in unlawful
| duress by their employers, or have been
Inveagled by deceptive promises to come
to California, it is absurd to hold the
Emperor Of China responsible for such
conduct. The remedy is in our own
hands, and ought to be applied in their
behalf in the most friendly spirit.
Dut when or where have any
complaints of fraudulent or oppressive
dealings been raised by these immigrants?
That very many of them have come on
contract with certain enterprising COM
panies is no evidence that they did not
come willingly. Thousands have come
over to us from Europe in the same man
ner, and under similar obligation, glad
enough of their destitution to have their
passages prepaid and employment fur
nished them on their arrival. OF course,
abuses there have been, and no doubt
will continue to be, in this matter of
transportation and contract; but it is no
reason why we should establish nonin-
tercouse with the world at large. We
have great deal of spurious coin in
7 circulation, but we are not going to
declare on that account that all coin is
counterfeit; nor do we propose as rem
edy FOR the former to have nothing to do
with the genuine The Chinese Govern
ment has not been shown to have acted
a perfdious part; can our own Govern
ment show as clean hands? The very
letter and spirit Of the treaty imply per-
feet safety and fair treatment for the
Chinese immigrants hither, as well as for
all Americans immigrants to China; but
have they been in the enjoyment of
these? Have they not been subjected to
all sorts of denunciations, perils, con-
spiracies, and outrages, that may not be
named for their indecency and barbarity2
Have not their quarters been repeatedly,
wantonly and ruthlessly invaded by
rabble of "sand-lot hoodlums" of the
Kearney stripe, set on fire, their property
destroyed, their persons maltreated, their
women violated, and their little ones
brutally handled? And have not these
damning atrocities been allowed to go
unwhipt of justice by the civil authori-
ties, overawed for the time being by the
ruffian elements, or paralyzed by their
own prejudices against the wretched vic
Tins of anglo Saxon" jealousy and
hatred? Truly. so general is the anti
Chinese craze in that section, none
calleth for justice, nor any pleadeth for
truth; they trust in vanity, and speak
lies they conceive mischief, and bring
forth iniquity; the act of violence is in
their hands" Even Senator Blaine is
obliged to admit all this, and apologetic-
ally says: II do not justify the brutality
of the treatment Of those Chinese who
are here it is greatly to be regretted it
is greatly to be condemned; but ah
that pregnant but! you must deal with
things as you find them" And the
sensible and patriotic way, forsooth, is
either to let ruffianism glut itself with
impunity, or to prevent further immigra.
ton from China by instantly abrogating
treaty firmly based on the rights of
human nature itself!
FALSE CRAFTSMANSHIP.
And this is Mr.. Blaines statesmanship!
There is no true craftsmanship that does
not include every race and the whole of
mankind in its sympathy, regard for
Justice, love of liberty and the enjoy
ment Of equal rights. Even the Senator
from California, (Sargent) who may yet
live to hang his head in remembrance of
the unholy zeal he has displayed in the
Senate Chamber on this subject, even he
said in the course of the debate 81 think
on account of the excitement existing in
California on account of the danger of
trouble there-and here we have menace
and prophecy combined, after the old
Southern style1 you will have to recon.
struct those States by and by if you do
not take care of this question soon-the
| Chinese have been deferred to consid
erable extent in coming. There has
been called halt on account of the great
public meetings held thereon account
of the people, l might say, showing their
teeth. That has repressed it somewhat"
And that tells the whole story in few
words. In consequence of the inhamma
tory speeches made and resolutions
adopted at popular gatherings, and the
calling insults and injuries inflicted by
| the mob, Chinese immigration has been
so far obstructed as to have reached an
insignificant number; only 1000 having
arrived during the last five months in