The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1901-12-13
MORE STRINGENT THAN OLD LAW
MANY NEW FEATURES ADDED As
THE RESULT or LONG
EXPERIENCE.
Very Severe Penalties Provided for
These Who in Any Way Assist
in the Violation Of the Law-BHI
lie Sure 70 Pass.

WASHINGTON. Dec 5.-The Chi
nese exclusion bin Ia preparation by
officials Of the Bureau Of Imm.gra-
tl0n was completed tonight. Il is the
result OF suggestions from the Pacific
Coast Congressman. particularly
Kahn OF California. and embOdies pro
visions suggested by experience in
enforcing the present laws. This bill
viii be considered tomorrow morning
az conference Of the Pacific Slope
delegation. Il Is thought probable
that Senator Perkins will introduce
the bill in the Senate and Kahn In
the House. The substance Of the bill
is as follows.
Section ] provides that all Chinese
except those provided for In the Dill
shall be refused a landing in the
United States or its territories. and
be returned 20 China or the country
whence they came at the expense Of
the transportation company bringing
them
Section requires masters Of yes
sells 10 detaiu any Chinese entering
any port over which the United
State has authority until q decision
is reached as to the right Of such
person TO land.
Section 3 provides that neglect or
failure for any reason OF a master
70 detain such Chinese shall be pun
ishable by a fine Of $1,000. or impris-
onment for one year. or both. and all
clearance papers shall be withheld
from any vessel belonging to any
company whose agents infringe the
law until such fine is paid.
Section requires the master to
deliver 10 the Collector OF Customs
or other official designated for the
purpose manifests OF Chinese Iesir-
ing TO land and their final destlna-
ton with FUN particulars Of age. sex.
status. etc.
Section 5 provides the penalty for |
failure 20 Furnish these manifests
Section 8 provides for the eNamina- |
ton OF Chinese and their baggage.
Section Z provides for the punish
ment n any persons as principals or
accessories who bring in or attempt to
bring I'm or who co0spire or plot TO
bring iu. Chinese unlawfully. The
penalty IS fixed at $1,000 fine and i'm
prlsonmgnt for not less than one
year.
Section s provides for the seizure
OF any vessel whose master knowing
ly violates the provisions OF the law.
Section declares that no Chinese
persons other than officials OF the
Chinese Government. teachers. stu
dents. merchants. travellers for GU
riosity or pleasure or returning labor
ers and merchants shall be permitted
20 enter the United States or its
territories.
Section 10 requires that a consular
certificate Identifying the Chinese
bearing 70 shall be secured at the
port of Cmharkation. This certificate
must specify the social status OF the
person I'm the country he leaves.
Section n provides for the deliv-
cry OF q list by the Chinese Govern
ment OF the persons who are officials
OF s0ii Government. and who desire
% visit the United States or its ter
ritories IN their Official capacity. This
section is made necessary because
Of the bogus claim OF certain Chinese
that they are Government officials.
Section 70 defines a Chinese teach
or as one who has been engaged for
two years Ia giving instructions in the
higher branches Of Chinese education.
and requires that not only must n
prove his qualifications. but give sat.
isfactorv evidence that complete ar
rangements have been made for his {
instructorship in a college or uniYer-
sity. and that this viii be his sole
occupation while In the United States.
Section rs defines a Chinese stu
dent as q person who has acquired a
sufficient knowledge OF the English
language and OF preparatory courses
% enable him 10 enter at once into
an institution OF learning to ft him
self in branches not ohtainshle in his
OWN country. and requires that com
aleJe arrangements must have been
made f7r his maintenance during his
whole course Of study.
Section - defines q merchant as
me who is owner in HIS individual
light IN whole or IN part OF the ner-
'antile business described In his con-
;ular certificate fo- a least a year
,rior TO the date thereof: that sach
business Is precisely as described.
rd that he has the means and has !
completed necessary arrangements I
or becoming owner In whole or In
art OF a bona fide mercantile bust I
Iess In the United States at some tx
4 piace. the premises and business Of
-hich have no connection with a laun-
~. lodgine-house, restaurant. barber
hon or factory. and wherein neither
awnhroking. gambling. lottery teal :
az. opium smoking nor any pursuit :
r amusement other than the sale OF :
Is conducted or per ,,
lifted. :
Section Is requires that Chinese :
erson travelling for curiosity or
Ieasure shall establish the facts that :
: Is in possession Of means 20 defray =
1penses: that HIS financial and class
andIng IN hts country Is such as
leave no reasonable doubt OF his p