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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1901
Page
4
The article discusses strong coast state sentiment for excluding Chinese laborers, with support for a law and calls for parties not backing it to face public pressure. It notes Minister Wu Ting Fan's and other elites positions shaping exclusion, and questions labor impacts on wage competition and regional politics.
The East Oregonian notes growing support for Henry George land tax ideas as fair and practical, citing international acceptance and potential for widespread adoption. It highlights Pendleton and Umatilla County as enterprising, with $15,000 already subscribed in 1901 for public objects and Berkeley securing pledges for a county fair. If $10,000 more is raised, Pendleton could total about $25,000 in a year, equating to roughly 2.5 percent of town assessed value, illustrating coastal prosperity.
Senator Lalee plans to introduce a bill in the coming Congress seeking to extend the exclusion of Chinese people from the United States. He argues the Massachusetts sentiment is aligned with this stance and implies possible executive support. The article notes the unusual foresight of the president in such policy discussions.
The nation voices rising against Chinese immigration, with calls to re enact the Geary law and pressure on Congress. Rumor suggests President Roosevelt may oppose an extension, while labor leaders warn delay harms American workers and warns of railroad and port interests backing Chinese labor access.
An extensive inquiry traces a $119,600 prescription change handoff involving a group of business men. The probe, begun Nov 1, examined patient care in diabetes treatment, comparing gyrieriatic and other therapies while tracking costs and trial outcomes across several cases. The proceedings of the local power committee and hospital records were reviewed, with final results to be released publicly.
The article discusses trade with China since 1882 excluding acts, citing exports and imports totals for 1880 1882 and 1900 or 1900s and argues Chinese workers flood American markets. It quotes Cenwil Goodnow and defends or critiques restrictions on Chinese labor amid broader calls to record Congress votes on the immigration policy.
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