Historical Newspaper: Gresham and Geary- The Californian Says the Law Will be Enforced

Geary Act of 1892

Historical Newspaper: Gresham and Geary- The Californian Says the Law Will be Enforced

09/12/1893

Historical Newspaper

Chronicling America features a September 12, 1893 article, author unknown, from the Morning Call newspaper on the impact of the Geary Act, the Act that added additional immigration requirements for Chinese immigrants under the Chinese Exclusion Act (1882). The writer mentions alledged talks of retaliation from Chinese authorities against American missionaries living in China as a result of the passing of the Act. The article also provides an account of Congressman Thomas Geary's (D-IL) response to the alleged threats.

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Library of Congress - Chronicling America (The Morning Call, CA)

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