The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-11
CHINA TELLS
HOW To END
BOYCOTT

Hong Kong. Dec. 1l,--A meeting of
American merchants. the Chinese guilds
and the boycott committee Of Canton was
held yesterday to consider the 70 demands
made by the Chinese to end the boycott
on American goods.
After much discussion and revision the
following was unanimously agreed upon
by the Chinese representatives and ac-
cepted by the American merchants:
First-That the word 'laborer' shall be
distinctly defined according 10 the stand
ard English dictionary.
Second-All regulations and legislative
measures affecting the Chinese coming
into the United States should be commu-
nicated 10 and approved by the Chinese
government before put into force.
Third-Every consul OF the United
States in China should have fun power
and authority TO issue and grant 20 Chi
nese other than laborers who intend TO
come into the United States a certificate
OF admission.
The holder of such a certificate should
be allowed 20 land in the United states
without any hindrance, molestation or de-
tention whatsoever, except in case OF ac-
tual fraud.
SAME AS OTHER NATIONS.
Fourth-Eyery Chinese other than
laborer intending to come to the United
States may, after having obtained pass
port from the Chinese government apply
10 the nearest American consul for a GER
tihcate OF admission TO the United States.
and when such passport shall be found
correct. the American consul Should forth
with grant such Chinese a certificate
without any delay whatsoever.
Ffth-A medical examination Of Chi
nese departing for the United States
should be made by a medical officer OF
the United States government conioint-
ly with one European medical practiton-
er appointed by the Chinese government.
SiXth-AT Chinese. once admitted into
the United States. should be treated and
protected by the United States govern
ment and should have the same rights as
the subjects OF the most favored ma
ton.
In case OF IN treatment or molestation
the person 50 injured should have the
right 10 demand and claim in any court
Of justice in the United States such re-
lief and damages as the justice Of the
case may require.
Seventh-Chlnese passing through the
United States en- route to other countries
should not be subjected TO harsh treat
ment or unnecessary hindrances
Eighth-All Chinese residents Of the
United States should no longer be re-
quired TO register. unless and until sub
JcCls OF inc most favored nation De re-
quired TO do So
Ninth-Chinese laborens should be ad-
mitted by the United States government
Into the Hawaiian Islands and the Phil
ippine Islands provided that the legisla-
ture or local authorities OF such islands
are willing 10 admit such laborers.
BRING WIFE AND CHILDREN.
Tenth-If any Chinese entering into the
United states were detained for the pur-
pose OF inquiry he should be allowed
pending such inquiry. 10 land upon fur
nishing sufficient security for his reap
pearance and to engage such legal as
sistance as he may deem fit.
Eleventh-Every Chinese resident In the
United states should have the right to
bring his parents, wife and family to re-
side with him. But as to his brothers
and sisters, he will have the same right
only II they are minors. Provided always
that in every case of a Chinese girl or
woman seeking admission into tho United
States, the United States government
may require a certificate from a rap4.laAla
charitable institution for the protection
OF women and children stating that such
girl or woman is OF the respectable ella So
and IL a proper person for admission.
Twelfth-Every Chinese who was law
fully admitted into the United States hut
was deported therefrom on account OF
falling to register himself should be re-
admitted 70 the United Staes on saisfac-
ory proofs being given Of his possessing
in the United States property or a bona
fide debt up TO the required amount.