Title:
"From California"
Alternative Title: [26 May 1893 entry]
Abstract:
Daniels writes about the Chinese situation, in particular the Geary Law which was enacted about a year earlier. This law required
every Chinese to register his name and place of residence by May 5, 1893 and prohibited the entrance of any more Chinese into
the country. Chinese who did not register would be sent back to China at United States government expense, except for merchants
and those born in the United States.
Date:
26 May 1893
Subject:
China -- Emigration and immigration.
Emigration and immigration law -- United States.
Chinese -- United States -- Legal status, laws, etc.
United States -- Emigration and immigration -- Government policy.
Chinese -- Employment -- California.
Identifier:
MS 3039: 26 May 1893
Contributing Institution:
California Historical Society
"From California"