The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1888-04-06


iatinn a. thr Exclusion ~ Nenselian L.
borcr~. Now 10 the Hands ~ the United
states >enate FAR Ratification.
WASHINGTON. March so.-The Fresi-
dents message Transmitting the new
Chinese treaty a. the Senate. together
with Secretary Bayard's letter and the
treaty itself, were printed here yesterday.
The following il the substance Of the doc
umcnts.
10 rnE SENATE: have the honor 20 trans
m herewith and recommend for your eonsu-
tntionai approval 4 convention signed and con-
ciudsd IN this city on The i+th inst, under my
direction. between the United states and nina
for The exclusion hereafter Of Chinese iabo'ers
from coming into this country. The treaty y
accompanied ~ Il tor from the Sceretary 81
State in recital 81 is provisions and expiana'
tory Of The reason for 10 negotiation. and with
a are transmitted sundry documents giving
the history Of events con cctcd with the pres
cnce and treatment OF Chinese subjects In the
United States In view Of the public interest
which has for long time been manifested IN
relation 20 the question Of Chinese immigra-
tiou. u would seem advisable that the full text
Of this treaty should be made public. and rc-
spcctfuliy recommend that m order 70 that
GROVER CLEVELAND
MA<uNI<t'Hr ~ ~. IAIII N 49,
The articles OF the treaty are as follows:
ARTICLE I. The hieh-contrneting parties
crcrc that for period ~ twenty years, be
ginning with the date OF the exchange Of the
ratification o. this convention. the coming.
except under the condif ons hereinafter spcci-
fled. Of Chinese lnhofcrs 20 the United States
OF America shall be prohibited.
EXEMPTIONS.
ANT. 2 The preceding article shall not
apply 10 the returning 10 the United States OF
America Of Chinese laborcr. who has law
ful wife. child or parent In the United States Of
America. or property therein OF the value OF
one thousand dollars or debts OF like amount
due him and pending settlement Ncverthe-
less, every Chinese laborcr shall. before leav-
ing the United states Of America. deposit a. .
condition OF his return. with the collector OF
customs OF the district from which he departs
q full description IN writing Of his
family or property or debts rs aforesaid
and shall be furnished By said col
lector with such certificate ofhis right 70 return
under this treaty - the laws OF the United
States OF America now or hereafter prescribe
and not inconsistent with the provisions OF tha
treaty. and should the written description
aforesaid prove 20 be false. the right Of return
Hereunder. or o. continued residence or Of re-
turn. shall ia each asc be forfeited. and such
right OF return 70 the United states OF America
OF leaving the United States OF America. but
such right 70 return % the United States Of
America may he extendc for an additional
period. not 4, exceed one year. In eases where
py reason OF sickness or other cause Of disabii
ity. such Chinese iaborcr shall be rendered I'M
able sooner 70 return. which fact shall be fully
reported 20 the Chinese Consul ~ the port OF
departure. and by him certified 10 the satisfac-
tion OF the collector Of the port NJ which such
Chinese subject shall land In the United States
OF America
PRrvILEGED CLASSES
ANT. ? The provisions o. this convention
shall not affect the rights NJ present enjoyed
BY Chinese subjects being otlcials. teachers
and students. merchants or travellers for Gu
r1csify or pleasure. but not iahorcrs. OF coming
60 the United States OF America ard residing
therein To cntttlc such Chinese subjects rs
are above described 20 admission into the
United States Of America. they may produce
cert fcateS from their government or the gov
eminent where they have resided. issued BY
the diplomatic or consular representative Of
the United States Of America IN the country or
port whence they depart II Il also agreed
that Chinese iaborers shall continue 70 enjoy
the privilege Of transit across the territory Of
the Unitcd States OF America IN the course Of
their Journey 70 or from other countries. sub
jecf 20 such regulations Of the Government Of
the United States Of America rs may be neccs-
sary 70 prevent such privilege OF transit from
being abused.
FIGHTS AID rRorEcTIox.
ARr & n pursuance Of article OF the I'm
migration treaty between the United States
and Gina. signed NJ PeSin. on the 18th day Of
November. fsp. n Is hereby understood and
agreed that Chinese lrborcrs. or Chinese Of any
other class. either permanently or temporarily
in the CnIted States. shall have for the pro
III "a
that are given ~ the law OF the United States
70 citizens OF the most favored nation. except
ing the right 20 become n7turaiixcd citizens.
And The Government Of the United State rcaf'
arms is obligation. as stated IN said article =.
70 exert MI IT, powers 20 secure protcctitn 20
the persons and property Of all Chinese sub
1ects IN tho United States.
INDENsrrr TO CHINESE VICTIMS.
Ant s. Whereas. Chinese subjects. being In
remote and unsettled regions IN the United
states. have been the victims OF injury IN
their persons and property at the hands Of
wicked and lawiess men. which unexpected
events the Chinese Government regrets and
FOR which Il has claimed indemnity. the legal
Obligation OF which the Government Of the
United states denies pcri, whereas. re Gov.
eminent OF the United States. humanely con
sidcring these injuries. and bearing IN mind tho
nrm and ancient friendship between the United
states and China. which the high contrac Ing
parties wish 70 cement. u DESTROYS ~ ailevint
ing the exceptional and cepiorablc suffering
End losses % which the AZ resald Chinese have
been subjected. therefore. the United States
without reference 70 the question q liability
therefor. (which as legal obligation IL dcnis<l
agrees 70 pay on or before the FIRST day u
March. ler. the sum Of f1s6.6fas5 20 the Chi
nese Minister ~ this capital. who shall arccoI
the same on behalf n his government as full
indemnity for all losses sustained by Chinese