THE CHINESE QUESTION.
THE AMERICAN EXCLUSION BILL. EXCITEMENT IN CANTON. THE AMERICAN EMBASSY ATTACKED. [press association.] Washington, September 6. The Chinese Exclusion Bill was denounced both in the Senate and the House of Representatives as an election dodge, in order that by doubtful States being rendered neutral the Presidental election might be secured by the Democrats. Canton, September 6. The passing of the Chinese Exclusion Bill by the American Congress has created great excitement in this city, and serious riots have broken out. The residence of the American Minister was attacked by Chinese. The authorities took prompt measures to quell the disturbance. Pekin, September 6. The American Ambassador at Pekin has been positively informed that the treaty has been rejected by the Chinese Government. It is considered possible, however, that the treaty will be modified and ratified. Hongkong, September 6. The papers here believe that the rumoured edict ordering Chinese to return home is a mere canard.
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New Zealand Herald, Volume XXV, Issue 9155, 10 September 1888, Page 5
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