National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-01-30

aCtCr and social position which, under oar
form OF government they should have. The
Chinese do not come here as citizens; thcy
take no interest In the institutions of our
country: and the money they accumulate
here they send back to China to enrich the
Golfers Of their heather empire. There are
admitted to be 200,OOO Chinese on the Pa
ciilc coast, and admitting that each earns
81 per day (which is not an exaggerdtiOns,
and admitting that ono'third Of that amount
is turned back to the industries of the
state (by way of China, you still have 60
ing out OF the state to China 100000 o
day, 3,OOO,OOO a month, Sl00OO,0OO q
yeur-in ten years, 800, 100000, one-tifth of
the total debt Of the United States, forever
sucked out OF the country aud deposited In
far away Climate return to us no more.
What drain ON the resources Of the state
II is almost incredible, but still It's trueln
"Even their bones are sent back TO China
for burial. Am correct in my statements,
Mr. Morrow"
"Yes," answered the representative, tive
suffer all the ills you have enumerated and
many more. The bills | have Offered, II
passed, will prevent the further immigra-
tion OF Chinese into our country. What
we shall do with the thousands cOngrc -ckled
in Chinatown and throughout the state time
alone will determine"
The California delegation in the House
consists of Messrs. G. N. FELTON,, B. Henley,
j. A, Loutitt, j. McKenna, III. ii. Markham,
and w. w. Morrow. These gentlemen rep
resent the commercial, manufacturing,
mining, and agricultural interests of Cali
fornia. The bill offered by Mr. Morrow
was the unanimous sentiment at a stated
consultation Of the whole delogation-fivc
Republicans and one Democrat-and all are
a unit in favor of all its provisions. Mr..
Morrow represents the city Of San Fran.
l. Ia
the delegation; Mr.. lOutitt represents the
largest Chinese population, and every one
ftly represents the true Interests OF the
people Of the Golden State.
The League congratulated Hon. Abram
s. Hewitt, of New York, as he emerged
from the House with large bundle Of
documents, on his improved appearance in
health
allow do you stand on the Chinese ques-
tlon, Mr.. Hewitt" said the League. "Have
you seen the Morrow bill, asked she, all In
one sentenceW
"No, have not, but when IL comes up
will he glad to look into the matter /
voted for the Chinese bill as 1t now stands.
think II an important question"
just as the League was about to enter
the House, up came Hon. Mr. Ermentrout,
Of Pennsylvania, with his smiling counte-
nance. lie is Democrat of the Jackso-
League on the sentence II recently promul-
gated: "'Tis the half hushed sound of vol
cano that will burst ere long, and sup
plainly beseeched TO not let that volcano
explode until he got out of the capitol.
"Conditionally," said the League, "that
You will define your position on the
Chinese question"
~ am all right on that question: said
Mr.. Ermentrout, "flrst last, and all the, time.
/ nTn N n al1 ha
out Of the country as well as preventing
further immigration. have not seen Mr..
Morrow's bill, but what hear of it makes
me heartily favor it.n
"'Tbo distant thunders' will be silent
then until we reach the tOwel-washing
question:" said the League.
The League finding the House deserted
wandered over to the Senate and that
august body had the Mormon question un-
der consideration. Senator Stanford, of
California, was seen In deep meditation
on the conumdrum, "lIow many wives is q
man entitled tor and the League did not
disturb him.
IIailing Mr. Guenther stalwart Repub-
lican from Wisconsin, Chow do you stand
on the Chinese question:" asked the League.
"Well, think defined my position on
that question in the forty-seventh Con-
gress.h
"What position did you takeSn said the
League eagerly.
"1f you step with me to the library / will
show you my remarks In the Congressional
Record of the time" He did so, and, on
reading it., the League found in substance as
follows:
81 am a foreigner. came to this coun-
try to better my condition. II my country
men came with the same intention actuating
the Chinese ! would ask that they be re-
az vi tn1 In, fpnr
not agree that their bones shall ever rest in
our land, but make 1t a stipulation that they
shall be sent over the seas, back to China.
The Germans and Irish come to make our
country great in industry and invention.
They come and join our army and navy,
they help build up the waste places and fell
the trees Of the forest and till the soil, they
add to our industries, commingle each with
each; they make learned teachers and pro-
fessors in our schools and colleges. In o
word, they add TO the wealth, the industry,
and glory of the republic"
$50 you are In favor Of the Morrow bill,n
suggested the League.
"Most assuredly l am" replied Mr.. Guen-
ther.
The League next esped the Jolly counte-
nance Of DR.. Cole, of Maryland, a true and
tried Democrat, and true friend of the
wage-workers Of Maryland.
"Well, DOCTOR" said the League, shave
you delivered your maiden speech YETI
mo, madam" said the doctor, but am
now looking up the Chinese question.
Since the League stirred up Baltimore on
opium dens, Chinese laundries, and the gen
eral demoralization Of having Chinese in
our midst, am receiving letters from mer-
chants, clergymen, and labor organizations
asking me to agitate this important ques-
tion IN Congress. Ny colleague, Mr.. Glib
npnnniac
Yes" said Mr.. Gibson, "i hold with
Dr. Cole, that 1t is our duty as representa-
tives Of the wage-earners of Maryland to
urge Congress to pass the Morrow bill.
The Chinese are foes of our industrians,
male and female they have no part or lot
with us as a people, and their habits, Gus
toms, and idols are a disgrace to us in a
Christian land. i am in favor of every
legitimate measure that will rid us of the
Chinese"
Gov. Andrew Curtin, Of Pennsylvania,
said that he had not read the Morrow bill,
but was opposed to any further Chinese
immigration, and would vote for bill to
exclude them forever.
The League next met Judge Reagan, of
Texas, who said he had been quite busy in
the committee on commerce. In answer to
the query as to his status on the Morrow
bill, he answered that he had not read the
bill, but was In favor of taking some
prompt and active steps to exclude the
Chinese.
The League next greeted Judge Holman,
Of Indiana, who IN reply to the usual ques.
ton said he had visited the Pacific slope
and was astounded at the foothold the
Chinese had obtained there. He thought
the subject an important one demanding
immediate action.
The League then returned TO the Senate
and met Senator Palmer, of Michigan, the
champion of the, Woman's League and the
oppressed Of all classes
"senator, how do you stand on the Chinese
question:" queried the League.
"Do you mean those Chinese contractor:
who take the bread out of the mouths oi
poor womenS i am In favor of the indus
trial woman and all laws for her benefit"
"llow about Morrow's bill which was in