Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1886-04-01
THE NEW PROPOSITION.

NAAS III NUN SuR
gested as a solution of the Chinese question
that provision he made to foster the pres
ent desire of the Chinese here to 60 East
We believe that ten or twelve thousand Of
them at population centers at the East
will convert our brethren of the Atlantic
slope to the California way of thinking
Assuming that they can be forwarded
third-class for, say, $40 of assistance to
each, it will be seen that 100000 will as
sist 10000 Chinese to $50" It is is esti-
mated that fully that number would en-
brace the opportunity, and probably more.
If we estimate that out of the 100000
voters in California there are 100000 SO
sincere in their anti Chinese beliefs-and
we know there are more-as to be willing
to contribute to such fund the pittance
OF 81 each, the money will be provided,
and it viii be good investment. The
antl-Chinese Associations alone could easily
raise half the amount, and we believe thew
could secure it all What better earnest
OF the general and widespread character Of
the anti-Chinese sentiment in California
can we give to our Eastern brethren thar
readiness to pay the way of the Chinamar
to go to those who profess to desire hi.
presence and avail of his industry. perse
yerance, economy. sUDmissiveness, and his
Willingness to labor for trife and live
on less. If it is deemed doubtful about
collecting rapidly such a number of small
sums, IL must be remembered that there
are many wealthy and well-to-do people
who can and viii contribute to the fund
s. and $40 each. In the Convention that
met in this city recently there was prop
erty enough represented to have easily
raised in an hour the entire sum needed
In order to deliver tho State from 10000
Chinese laborers.
1t IS a remarkable fact that within
twenty-four hours after the RECORD
ONIoN made the proposition to collect
means 10 assist Chinese ''to go" eastward,
and the statement that the Chinese desire
to emigrate, there came from New York
city press dispatch quoting from the
Commercial Bulletin the expression that in
formation had been received at the Chi
nese consulate in New York, to the effect
that large numbers of Mongolians NAV
be expected in the Eastern States in the
course Of the summer, in consequence of
the action of the California State Conven-
ton, and at least 10000 will probably be
scattered along the lines of the railroad
between San Francisco and New York.
Ii was added that the labor unions are dis
turbed In consequence of this news, and
that " 1t Is creating some anxiety on the
part OF the Brooklyn Society for Protect
ing the Chinese, and that consultations
will be held this week, probably at Plym-
outh Church, TO see what ought to be done
about IT. 1t is little singular that a
society should be needed at the East to
protect the Chinaman. With all he has
had to endure here, there has never been
ieit the need for such an institution. Prob
aoly, however, the Six Companies fill
what might else be the demand for protec-
tive organization. But California has
borne heavy burden in caring for the
INDECENT and insane aliens of this class.
We have it on official statement that the
Chinese in our insane asylums cost at the
minimum, S990,000 for their average lives
OF fourteen years, and this sum is a forced
contribution from the taxpayers of Cali
fornia. In addition to this there are about
80 Chinese in the State Prisons, at public
cost; and good many more in the county
jalls, aimshouses and infrmaries. 1t can
not be charged, therefore that the people
OF this State do not contribute for the SIM
port OF Chinese non-producers. While we
can make no legal charge against China
Tor the heavy cost of caring for her insane
people in California, and over whom Chin,
at no time yields all jurisdiction il
Is certain that We have an equitable and
humane claim for reimbursement. for thi,
matter stands upon a very different foot
ing from the cases of other aliens who
may become citizens, who can foresweal
allegiance TO other governments, and VIII,
do come here ito stay" and add to tn,
substance Of the State, instead of abstract
ing vitality from it. 1t is, therefore, posi-
bic for a people thus taxed to support
Chinese, TO raise still other money for til,
humane purpose Of expediting the depart
ure Of those able and willing to CO. In
deed, ii would be a practical exenpli6ea
ton Of charity and economy to set on foot
and carry ont such scheme.
That the proposition would work 8
C 4ange of heart at the East, and thus
h,sten the end SO much desired here is
further evidenced by the extract we yester-