Omaha daily bee., 1906-11-03

who have initiative or are under the direc-
ton Of some American adventurer who Is
bold and resourceful frequently make their
way here by methods underground and
oversee.
Although smuggling them across the
Canadian border IS now almost stopDed,
some Of the most ingenious schemes are en-
plOyed with success. 1t is a popular fall
lacy that all Chinese look alike and that
no matter how they are arrayed they will
betray at a glance their orinental origin.
There are white men in Vancouver, B. c.,
who do not accept that theory for by
shrewd manipulation they are able TO con-
vert the most thorough going Chinese into
an American or Canadian farmer.
Tricks TO Cross Border.
A coarse shirt, pair Of blue overalls
and a straw hat will work wonders in the
hands Of an expert. Parties of Chinese
going across the Dominion in bond not in
frequently leave the trains forty or fifty
miles before reaching the boundaries OF the
United States. Here they are taken in
hand by one who understands something
Of theatrical makeup and converted into
tramps, farmers or whatever he thinks
would be best suited to their talents,
After that it is a walk to the border, ana
in many cases it Is possible for the coolies
to gain their destination. Once within the
borders OF this country they usually prowl
forty or fifty miles farther before they
think 1t safe TO board a train and proceed
in a more conventional manner.
Chinese have been intercepted in the
state of Washington making their way on
boats in the rivers, ostensibly bound to
work as laborers on some Of the large
farms. They are disguised as immigrants
OF other nationalities. Many OF them have
essayed the roles of Italians after incasing
themselves In corduroy Jackets and trous-
ers and tying gayly-colored silken hand
kerchiefs about their necks.
II IL along the Rio Grande border, how
ever. that the smuggling of disguised
Chinese is conducted with consummate
inesse. The schemes in use there II fol-
lowed by a really capable Chinaman are
usually effective. Hundreds Of the more
intelligent are landed in Havana and at
way 20 this country.
Are welcomed I'm Mexico.
Chinese immigration is welcomed in Mex
leo. There is a tradition preserved in the
old histories Of the celestial empire that
centuries ago trading junks from China
landed on the western coast of Mexico and
opener up commercial ItAdNA0LlH Win TIC
subjects OF MontezUma- The Chinese often
have in mind this ancient relation when
they go 10 the country over which rules
President Diaz The Chinese learn Spanish,
adopt the Mexican dress and manners,
learn to wear a sOmbrero with grace and
often after waiting for two years to per-
feet themselves in being imitation Mexicans
they boldly cross the southern border and
make their way to the nearest Chinatown
They do not like sombreros much; neither
do they take a great fancy to jingling
| spurs.
Once in their element, they are back
| again in SLOUGH hats blouses and wooden.
| soled slippers As Mexioans. however, after
/ they have permitted the hair to grow OF
! their heads and have learned a glib com,
mand Of Spanish, they are able 10 pass
muster without having suspicion attracted
70 them Many of the stations along tht
Mexican railroads, or restaurants neaI
them, are used as depots for receiving
| Chinese MeXicans who are TO be conveyed
| into the United States.
Some OF the Chinese under the direction
Of shrewd agents have even passed ovel
both the Canadian and Rio Grande border
CARRIED as nups. Most Of them are born
imitators and once they have seen thel
instructor IN familiar poses they follow hii
| directions 20 the letter
LAtue is heard these days Of the specta