New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-05-04
LIKELIHOOD OF ANTI-CHINESE RIOTS.
PRECAUTIONS TAKEN BY THE STATE DErAhT
MENT-THE GEARY LAW TO BE ARGUED
NEXT WEEK.

Washington May 3.-Reports received by IN"
Chinese Minister within the last few days indicate 'hc
probability OF outbreaks on the Pacific coast against
the Chinese residents The tenor OF these reports
was communicated Monday - Acting secretary
Adee and last night, upon the return Of secretary
Gresham from Chicago. kilograms we're sent 10 'h'
Covornors OF several Western states advising them
OF the existence OF these reports. and requesting them
TO measures TO prevent any serious ihracnos vi
the peace. The authority for the report IS not as
closed, but the action OF the Chinese Minister Wa
taken il is said. that in there was trouble
from which the Chinese suffered either in person or
property. the United States might properly be heli
for indemnity for losses sustained
The proceedings TO test the constltutionaity OF the
Gearv Chinese Exclusion Act being prosecuted
nv the Chinese Six Companies Of san Francisco me
concurrence OF the Federal authorities 10 expedite inc
hearing was secured by the Chinese Legation through
the DEPARTMENTS OF State and Justice. The Chimes"
residents of the United states large extent are
subservient to the six Companies, and follow the
advice given BY its Officials in all matters. The
companies advised the Chimes not to register as re-
ouired by the act; but the Chinese Minister advised
the subjects OF his Government TO respect the law
Within the last two DAYS there has been breaAihg
away from the six Companies TO some extent ana me
sppcants for registration at san Francisco are more
numerous than can be accommodated by the present
force The Collector has asked the Treasury De
partment for additional help. No arrests viii be
made for violations Of the law until after the supreme
Court has passed upon the measure. should the law
Le sustained IL is said there can be nothing Ike
general enforcement Of II until Congress makes an
appropriation to meet the expenses
The question OF the cons,ituiionalitv OF the Excin-
sion law will come up for argument In the supreme
Court q week from today. For the SIX 'oihp'h's
Mr. Choatc OF New-York, and j. liublcy Ashton VIII
appear and for the Government sOlcit0r-hcncra
Aldrich.
The health officer at Astoria Oregon, today tee
craphed TO the Treasury Department that the steamer
Danube had arrived at that port from Hong h'il'
China, with coo Chinese on board. These ChincSe
were destined for Portland, Oregon. In the course
OF his medical examination he also examined their
papers and he expresses tile opinion that nearly all
Of the GOO Chinese have bogus certhcaca. ASsSun'
Secretary spaudlng at once telegraphed 70 the OF
lector at Portland Oregon, to exercise the great~
caution In examining The papers OF t!is batch OF
Chinese.
The Chinese, who have been treating The Geary
law with silent contempt. arc weakening now, a.
saturday draws near. General Michael Kerwin, col
lector OF internal revenue seen at his 0llce NO
ia Nassaust yesterday. and said Fully thirty
Chinese came In here yesterday 10 register, but rs
Il iarge number Of them sailors l registered only
Q few In my opinion the Chinese sailor rCcs not
come under the law. This morning there have al
ready come I'm about dozen 10 register. For
the most part they are men who employed in the
various Chinese laundrcs about the city, The law
GOES into force on Saturday and I'm the natural
Of events some men will probably be arrested We
may, however, allow the law 10 lie in allegiance for
few days.
A NEW COMMANDER FOR TIE NEWARK
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