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... language is the same . The slightest acquaintance , " he adds , “ with the Welsh and Irish languages would convince you that they were totally different . A Welshman cannot understand one word of Irish , neither can the latter ...
... language is the same . The slightest acquaintance , " he adds , “ with the Welsh and Irish languages would convince you that they were totally different . A Welshman cannot understand one word of Irish , neither can the latter ...
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... language of political economy , that at the daily table which Nature spreads for the human family there is no cover laid for them in Ireland , they have crossed the ocean , to find occupation , shelter , and bread on a foreign but ...
... language of political economy , that at the daily table which Nature spreads for the human family there is no cover laid for them in Ireland , they have crossed the ocean , to find occupation , shelter , and bread on a foreign but ...
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... language as the people of the United States , they had the same traditions of government and they had for centuries associated and inter- married with the people of Great Britain . Without dwelling on their proved value as an element of ...
... language as the people of the United States , they had the same traditions of government and they had for centuries associated and inter- married with the people of Great Britain . Without dwelling on their proved value as an element of ...
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... language , but they were of the same race as the people who had made them- selves masters of Great Britain , so they assimilated at once with the people of the United States , for the process was merely a reblending of kindred stocks ...
... language , but they were of the same race as the people who had made them- selves masters of Great Britain , so they assimilated at once with the people of the United States , for the process was merely a reblending of kindred stocks ...
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... language , numbered 1,829,320 . The figures in detail are as follows : 1896 1897 1898 • 1899 1900 1901 1902 1903 1904 1905 1906 1907 83,196 44,580 44,773 61,468 95,673 120,645 165,105 189,008 172,856 • 239,091 269,823 · 343,402 ...
... language , numbered 1,829,320 . The figures in detail are as follows : 1896 1897 1898 • 1899 1900 1901 1902 1903 1904 1905 1906 1907 83,196 44,580 44,773 61,468 95,673 120,645 165,105 189,008 172,856 • 239,091 269,823 · 343,402 ...
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Page 349 - The United States of America and the Emperor of China cordially recognize the inherent and inalienable right of man to change his home and allegiance, and also the mutual advantage of the free migration and emigration of their citizens and subjects respectively from the one country to the other for purposes of curiosity, of trade, or as permanent residents.
Page 349 - Chinese subjects visiting or residing in the United States shall enjoy the same privileges, immunities and exemptions in respect to travel or residence as may there be enjoyed by the citizens or subjects of the most favored nation.
Page 375 - An Act to regulate the immigration of aliens to, and the residence of aliens in, the United States...
Page 396 - ... is imposed, while it remains unpaid, nor shall such fine be remitted or refunded: Provided, That clearance may be granted prior to the determination of such...
Page 416 - When construing and enforcing the provisions of this Act, the act, omission, or failure of any officer, agent, or other person acting for or employed by any...
Page 410 - Provided further, That nothing herein contained shall be construed to alter the mode of appointing commissioners of immigration at the several ports of the United States as provided by the sundry civil appropriation Act approved August eighteenth, eighteen hundred and ninety-four, or the official status of such commissioners heretofore appointed.
Page 393 - ... the duty, necessity, or propriety of the unlawful assaulting or killing of any officer or officers, either of specific individuals or of officers generally, of the Government of the United States...
Page 344 - ... who are found to be and are certified by the examining surgeon as being mentally or physically defective, such mental or physical defect being of a nature which may affect the ability of such alien to earn a living...
Page 351 - Whenever in the opinion of the Government of the United States the coming of Chinese laborers to the United States, or their residence therein, affects or threatens to affect the interests of that country, or to endanger the good order of the said country, or of any locality within the territory thereof...
Page 392 - ... overthrow by force or violence of the Government of the United States or of all forms of law...