Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-03-18

nothing. So when disorders occur we
may be sure that there is a big screw
loose somewhere In society. In Califor-
mia the problem is complicated by the
presence of an alien race OF laborers. /
have made careful study Of the China
problem and spent much time amongst
them and in looking up their laws and
customs. This Is not the place TO 60
into details, but 1 can say of my own
knowledge that the Chinese in this
State form fully one-half Of the areas
bearing population. They live
by sort of second nature, more closely
and more miserably than any race ever
saw-rich and poor. In their isolated
fishing and mining villages with land in
plenty, or in cities, 1t is always the
same; tier on tier, like sardines in
box. The diet Of coolie is rice and
scraps of fish. No white laborers can
compete with them and raise family.
II is impossible. In this State they
practice polygamy. They hold human
beings under system of mortgage or
contract that takes about four years to
work off. This shows the reason of
the average duration of their stay
In the State. They hold slaves. l
have myself seen a contract OF sale OF
q woman for 5000, and there Is scarcely
Chinese woman ia California who is
not held as chattel, mere thing or
property. The price Of Chinese women
varies from 500 to 1920, according to
age and quality. The interest on the
Investment in the older ones is realized
by labor; on the younger and more at
tractive ones by violation of the laws
OF morality, inimical to the welfare OF
society. The fate Of the Chinese women
in California is not only revolving on
account OF the force to do unworthy
acts and craelty to which they are sub
jected, but commands the commiseration
Of every one acquainted with its awful
details.
For thirty years the Chinese have
been coming to California and leaving
again, The number coming is ever on
the increase. State and Federal laws
do not prevent the influx. What is the
future of this to be? Two courses are
open for us. One is to put down at any
cost the risings of the laboring people
that will occur, for 1t is idle to think
that our workmen will starve and see
their families starve in periods Of dis
tress and pressure, with the cause before
their eyes--an alien race, with us, but
not of us, without families to support,
paying next to no taxes, doing nsthing
for the protection OF the State, counting
ON leaving II dead or alive, not of us,
and never to be. You might as we'll
expect lion to lie down with lamb,
while the latter is driving away his din
ner. II they lie down together the lamb
will lie down inside. These. then, in
evitable risiDgs must be put down, and
our peoples blood shed, with the result
Of having population of few enor.
mously wealthy property holders and
their Chinese peon labor, with here and
there poor white, as miserable an the
poor whites in the South during slavery.
The other course is to quietly and
peaceably dismiss the Cinnamon. Let
them 60 back to China. Some incon-
vepienoe will attend this plan. in no in
terest more than in that of citrus fruit
culture. But, my fellow farmers, we
can well afford little inconvenience to-
day which will be repaid hundred fold
tomorrow. Only little trouble. lit
tie stirring about, and it is done. Let
us all stand In then for our own people,
for the working men and women Of our
own flesh and blood. Let us protect
them from this desperate contest with
famine and keep heritage for the
children who are to follow us.
Yes, my friends, there are some shad-
ows in our sunny path, but am conf
dent that the good sense and patriotism
Of our people will dissipate them. Moth
ing can stop the material progress of
this magnificent county. 1t has large
area OF nice soil, good water and eli
mate that is unequalled on this earth for
agricultural, for manufacturing, for
health and for pleasure.
The futHre is as bright as the rows of
oranges glowing in gold upon these
tables. now declare the fair opened.
HON. R. =. DEL VALE
Was here introduced and made very
interesting address which was attentive
ly listened to. the salient points in
which in substance were: considered
1t unnecessary TO prepare for this occa-
sion formal address. l knew there
would be in the surroundings here suf-
ficient prompting to the mind to suggest
a subject. l see before me fine con-
trast from which valuable lessons may
be deduced. The fruits OF long years of
patient toll intelligently directed. /
hear outside the sound of the descend
ing rain from the heavens, the source,
with climate and soil, Of all the rich
blessings OF the earth Within is this
fine exhibit Of what persistant labor will
achieve under such happy circumstances
as prevail in this favored section. This
is the more remarkable when we recall
that very tew years ago this land, on
which all these rich and beautiful pro-
ducts grew, was considered an almost
barren waste To me it is exceptionally
remarkable, as have watched all the
grand transformations of this beautiful
spot from sheep pasture to thisparadise.
Here you nave now not only great
center of genealogical and floral produc-
tions, but also one OF business and mer-
camille progress. More than this, you
have developed here center OF high
culture and refined intelligence, more
precious than all wealth.
A few days ago you met here to open
an enterprise of great Importance to
you'll mean the new railroad. You
did not even suspect that this was de-
stined to find peaceful solution to one
Of the most vexed questions OF our time.
There is little use in this fine display OF
the rich products Of your soil unless
there is found also for it means of
transportation to the markets OF the
world. This is question which has
engaged not only the attention OF the
producers of the country, but it has
also demanded deep consideration ut the
hands OF the Statesmen Of the nation.
At all points the conviction has been
forced upon the mind that the only sure
solution OF the matter was to be found
in competition, This solution has come
now independent of any legislation.
There are q number Of railroads center
ing here now, and so we find all sud
den that what we have been so earnest
ly contending for is done peaceably. By
this means you to-day present to the
eyes of Chicago miniature Southern
California in that city. Not wishing to
arrogats to myself too much. |
may be permitted to say that
as your representative in the
Councils OF the State there l always
endeavorsd to do what my humble
efforts could contribute towards the soiu-
tion of this important matter. Now you
are able to ship your products at cheap
rates 10 all the markets of the East and
you are deriving great profit from your
enterprises. In very short time you
will see the last nail driven In another
transcontinental line. passing your doors
and carrying your products to the world.
Then there is the question OF labor. 1t
is one Of great importance. We must
carefully study this matter and find the
best means for its peaceful solution. Be-
tween labor aud capital there must be
found medium which win put these
great force in accord and bring them to
work peacefully together. Such me-
dium must and shall be found.
/ will not keep you longer. l congrat-
ulate you on this fine exhibit OF your
products. Yours is one of the most
beautiful spots in the country. You are
drawing here great many OF the most
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