The San Francisco call., 1905-06-26

WASHINGTON. June 25.-By direc-
tion OF President Roosevelt action has
been taken by the administration which
not only will facilitate the landing in
this country of Chinese of all classes.
but also will eliminate from the Emil
grafton Bureau such administrative
features as have been the subject of
criticism by Chinese.
1t Is the declared intention of the
President to see that Chinese mer-
chants, travellers, students and others
of the exempt classes shall have the
same courtesy shown them by officers
of the Immigration Bureau as Is ac-
corded to citizens OF the most favored
nations.
Representations have been made to
the President that. in view OF alleged
harsh treatment accorded to many Chi
nese seeking a landing in the United
States. the commercial guilds OF China
have determined to institute boycott
on American manufacturers. These
representations. backed by the author
ity of the American Asiatic Society
and commercial bodies throughout the
country, induced the President to make
an investigation of the situation. with
a view to remedying the evils COM
planned of II they were found to exist.
The subject was discussed thoroughly
with Secretary Metcalf of the Depart
ment of Commerce and Labor. who has
supervision of the Immigration Bu-
reau.
As a result of the inquiry orders have
been issued to the diplomatic and con-
suIar representatives of the United
States in China, by the President him
self, that they must look closely to the
performance of their duties under the
exclusion law and see to Ii that mem
bers of the exempt classes coming to
this country are provided with proper
certificates. These certificates viii be
accepted at any port of the United
states and Will guarantee the bearer
against any harsh or discourfeous
treatment. Such treatment, indeed, VIII
be the cause OF the instant dismissal OF
the Offending Official, whoever he may
be.
In addition to the Presidents orders
Secretary Metcalf has issued instruc-
tions to the immigration officers which,
it is believed, will remedy the diff
fculty heretofore complained of by the
Chinese Government and individuals
It is expected that the prompt ac-
tion taken by the Government TO meet
the objections by the Chinese will elm
mate the possibility Of serious trade
difficulties between China and the man
ufacturers OF this country The text OF
the official correspondence and orders
on the subject was made public to-day
by authority of President Roosevelt
ORDERS ISSUED BIZ PRESIDENT.
The Presidents orders to the diplo-
matte and consular officers OF this
country in China were transmitted
the State Department and are
as follows:
The White House. washington D. C., June
To Acting Secretary or State: The state
Department Will Immediately issue circu-
lar to all orr Diplomatic and consular repre-
sentatives in China. setting forth the follow
ing facts and SEATING that 1t IS issued by
direct order OF the President:
Under the laws Of the United States and
in accordance with the spirit Of the treaties
negcriated between the United States and
China all Chinese OF the cOolie or ab0ring
cIass-that is ali Chinese lab0rers. skilled
uns killed-are absolutely prohibited from COM
ing 10 the United States but the purpose OF
the Government of the United States IS TO
show the widest and heartisst courtesy toward
an merchants. teachers students and travellers
who may come to the United States. well as
10 any capacity OF the Chinese Government All
individuals o. these eEasses are allowed 10
rotna and 20 OF tteir own tree viii and accord.
anc ere u be given all the rights. privileges.
and exemptions accorded to cftt-
zens and subjects OF the most laSoyed nations.
The President has issued special instructions.
through the Secretary Of Commerce and La
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