The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-03-26
BAR TO ALL MONCOLS
HOUSE COMMITTEE DECIDES N
STRINGENT REGULATION AGAINST
CHINESE IMMIGRATION
IT EXTENDS TO PHILIPPINES
All Provisions Urged by Pacific
Coast Representatives Accepted,
Except the Rule Affecting
Navy and Shipping.

WASHINGTON, March 25.-The house
committee on foreign affairs today com
pIeted considerati ton of the Chinese ex-
ciusIon bill and by practically unan-
lmous vote ordered it favorably reported
10 the house The measure has been
most carefully considered for more than
a month, and it comes from the commit
tee with quite a number of changes.
The exclusion of Chinese laborers is
made complete, both as to the mainland
territory OF the United States and all in
sular possessions, including the Philip
pines and Hawaii. The committee finally
restored the prohibitory clause recon-
mended by the Pacific coast senators and
members, so that as reported it reads:
And the prohibition shall apply to all
chinese laborers, as well as those who
were in such insular possessions at the
time of acquisition by the United States,
IS to those who have come there since,
and those who may be born there here
after"
In ADDITION the committee framed the
following new section, specifically direct
ms the Philippine commission to put the
exclusion law into force:
That the Philippine commission are
hereby authorized and required to make
all regulations necessary for the enforce
ment of this act in the Philippines"
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from the list of ports where Chinese
may enter, as it was feared there would
be Chinese influx at that point owing
to the lack Of sufficient official force to
make a careful inspection. The other
more important changes made by the
committee are as follows:
Certificates of identification of Chinese
must be accompanied by photographs, at
the expense of the Chinese. In addition
tn co ~
specifically mentioned for the examina-
ton and admission of certain Chinese
the commissioner general Of immigration
is authorized to designate such other
ports as may be necessary. The commit
chinese sailors on American ships was
too severe in making it a felony for any
official to neglect to detain a Chinese
peruon seeking admission, and the pen
atty was reduced to a misdemeanor.
The original bill also subjected a YES
sci to forfeiture in case it brought over
forbidden Chinese, but the committee
changed this to q fine Of $1,000 against
the master or owner of the vessel, and
forfeiture in case the fine is not paid
Inc committee struck out the clause
requiring the United States district at.
torney to be present at all deportatfon
proceedings, and requiring at least two
credible witnesses other than Chinese to
eSldoIlSh the rght to remain in the
United States. The prohibition against
Chinese soldiers on American ships was
struck out, thus permitting such Chinese
sailors to be employed. The term Chi
nese was made to include all those who
are Chinese by birth or descent. leaving
out the references to those of mixed
blood. The committee also struck out
the fee Of S. to the United States com
missioner for passing on every case un-
der the act.
In other respects the measure is prac-
tically the same as that agreed on by the
Pacific coast interests with certain
amendments made from time to time
After reporting the bill THURSDAY
Chairman Hit is hopeful Of bringing it 10
early consideration before the house.