The record-union., 1893-05-16

stake my reputation as lawyer that it
was perfectly sound from constitutional
standpoint. AS it came from the House
OF Representatives there were certain OBJ
Jectionable features in the original bill,
and these were eliminated in committee"
'Do you think the Act will be enforced
by the Administration"
II can't answer as to that" said Dolph.
The Legislative Department has en-
acted the law. Its constitutionality and
Its justice have been affirmed by the iu-
dicial branch, and it now remains for it
to be enforced by the Executive Depart
ment of the Government, for which it
will be held responsible by our people,"
EXCITED CELEsTIALS.
SAN FRANCISCO, May 15.-The news
that the Supreme Court has sustained the
decision of the New Y York courts favoring
the constitutionality of the Chinese Ex-
clusiOn Act has reached here. Shortly
alter IL the news reached Chinatown,
where it created great excitement among
the Celestials, who gathered in groups
about their bulletin boards and jabbered
in the most excited manner.
Ching Owang, Vice Chinese Consul, was
seen by representative of the Associated
Press, to whom he said: "You were the
first to bring me the bad news. 1 have
little to say as to how the decision of the
Supreme Court will be taken by the
Chinese in the United States. I don't
think the provisions of the law will be
carried out right away, as this would ne
cessitate great expense for which no
appropriation has been made. 1t will be
a great blow to business in Chinatown.
AS to what the Chinese Government may
do in the matter, have still less to say.
The treaty between China and the United
States has been broken by the Govern
ment at Washington. 1t is no longer a
contract treaty, and will not have any
effect on the Chinese Government in
what they may see fit to do regarding
Americans in China"
LOS ANGELES REJOICES.
Los ANGELES, May 15.-The decision is
received down here with acclamations of
joy by most Of the people. A large num-
ber of Eastern people deprecate the de-
cision, and many declare that it is the
greatest injury that could be inflicted on
State, but they are in the minority.
There are many newcomers here who,
when the news was spread abroad, joined
with the natives in rejoicing over the de-
cision. 1t was talked about all over the
city. Word was passed in Chinatown for
the Cinnamon to keep off the street, for
fear lest the exuberant people might do
them harm.
Out of 100 prominent men interviewed
| this morning only eight were found who
thought that the decision was wrong, and
| four OF them were clergymen. The Chi
nese here do not have any fear, having
implicit faith in the Six Companies to
look out for their safety and prevent their
deportation.
The Cinnamon who have registered are
making great show OF their certificates
and are exulting in great fashion. Most
of them are vegetable peddlers.
AS soon as the news was known knots
of citizens gathered on the streets and
discussed the matter vigorously.
The decision was unexpected, and this
feature of the case was discussed more
than anything else.
CHINESE AT SAN DIEGO sULLEN.
SAN DIEGO, May 15.-The effect of the
news of the Supreme Courts affirmation
of the constitutionality of the Geary Ex-
clusion Act is varied in this city. Many
are surprised at the decision. General
Coon, the Chinese Registration Officer,
has received no orders yet. The Chinese
are surprised and ugly, but non-commit-
tai. They will say nothing till they hear
from the Six Companies.
SANTA ROSA CELEBRATES.
SANTA Rosa, May 15.-The citizens of
Santa Rosa held a celebration tonight in
honor of the Supreme Courts decision
sustaining the constitutionality of the
Geary Chinese law. Huge bonfires
blazed In the streets, fireworks illumi-
mated the houses and cannons were fred.