The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-09-29
TEE cnIxksr- AMERIcAN oUEsz1oM
Its rerpie kites. An or which Car Ne Set
tiled By the New Chinese Mlnl.ter.

Uee ny thc new entncne hatutrter.
WASHINGTON. Sept 2S.-Ths Secretary OF
State is perplexed over the Chinese question.
which becomes more complicated with each
successive decision OF the California courts
ordering the deportation of unregistered
chinese residents The new Chinese Minister
is anxiously watching the course OF events
and many dispatches respecting IL are sent by
him to the Pekin Government. for the informa-
ton OF Niceroy Ii. who ia the practical ruler OF
the great empire. and who is deeply concerned
about the anti-Chnese legislation OF the
United States. The imperial Minister now in
Washington is man Of calmer temper and
moro tact than his predecessor; he is secre-
tive, as are all Chinese ofllcnls: he never in
dulRcs in any language that is undiplomatic
or offensive. aud his dignity is as marked as
his suavity He Ia familiar with Chinese
American treaties and negotiations not less
than with tho Chinese Legislation OF Congress
and the policy OF our Government: he has
made himself acquainted with American sem
timent respecting Chinese exclusion. and he
is aware OF the part played by the Six Chinese
Companies OF California in preventing our
Chinese residents from obeying the Registra-
ton act In short. he is far better informed
about the Chinese A merican case than was
his predecessor in office. and there is reason
to believe that he 10 more DESTROYS to bring
about a settlement OF 1t that shall be accept
able to the Governments Of both countries.
He could by the utterance Of a very few
words make all the Chinese in the
United States hasten to the registration
Offices. and thus end the troubles that have
arisen from the Geary enactment; but it
would, OF course. be necessary that these
words OF his should receive the sanction Of
the Niceroy In Pekin. and 1t Is yet doubtful
whether that sanction can be obtained. 1t Is
possible that Secretary Gresham may be able
to present the case to him in such a way that
his mind will be favorably influenced. and
that the obstructive policy Of his Government
will be reversed. This would be the happiest
possible solution OF our Chinese question. 1t
would not give any real Inconvenience to the
Chinese among us; 1t would be satisfactory to
the anti Chinese element Of the Pacific coast:
1t would secure the safety of tho American
missionaries and merchants in China; it would
put an end to the disturbing threats OF
retaliation that have been raised in Pekin, and
1t would be the means Of bringing about the
restoration OF the most friendly relations be-
tween the two countries. If Minister Yang Iu
desires to serve his Government better than 1t
heed to those suggestions of prudence which
sor, There Is very little doubt that the change
OF Chinese Ministers here was in the interest
OF peace.
Judicial orders for the deportation OF unreg-
in the States OF California. Oregon. and Wash
ington There are about one hundred ofthem
under arrest At this time in these states sey.
to China, In a limited way the Geary act has
been enforced. and the demands Tor its
are strongly supported in Congress. ON the
2sd inst. Attorney; General Olney officially In
that the wsrra nts issued by courts in Chinese
cases before them must be promptly served:
and orders for dissertation must 20 executed
purpose: but he held that under, cor.
taEsn I'm an sht be
especially impeiIsd to peremptory ac-
reason Of the anti Chin ese riots that have taken
Pacific coast. against which the Chinese Gov
eminent is unquestionably justified in making
the Minister here has sent official accounts OF
these riots to Pekin. and It Is certainly to the
diseredit Of the United states 4 that the State
and have failed to safeguard those Chinese
subjects who though unregistered are never
There is T. bill before the Senate. introduced
by Senator Dolph. q Oregon G proyiding Tor an
ury DEPARTMENT to enforce the Geary law: but
on account OF the pressure OF other questions.
no action has teen taken upon it; The Oregon
crest has been taken in it by Secretary Car
IlSlo LOT tuo TebbOn tndI ITO pelIeNe tue dppTO-
priation may not be needed. and both Secre-
tary Gres han and Acknowledgement Olnsy are
said to entertain the Same opinion.
Several bills have been introduced into Con-
gress at this extra session for the repeal or
amendment of the Geary law. but 1t is un-
be brought about. Our anti Chinese legisla-
ton has been strengthen cd at least twice since
the enactment OF the first law for the prohibi-
ton OF Chinese immigration. and there has
never once been any reia xation OF its severity.
The American people at large as has been
not desire that 1t shall be relaxed.
The President com preh ends the situation. as
does the Chinese Minister. Yang Yu. through
whose agency. 1t ia to be hoped, all its diff
culties may be surmounted