28 THE ACORN and we don't want any men in this country who will wurrk all the toime." This sentiment is true in every sense of the word, and if we look into the records we will find that very few Chinese have been brought into police court, and who can remember of seeing a Chinese tramp. They are always busy and far more easily kept in bounds and held obedient to laws than some immigrants from Europe. Yet, they are treated by far the worst, for, by our laws, he is forbidden to become a citizen of America. And in the last twenty years some of the most stringent and unjust laws have been passed directly against "John." When China signed the treaty in 1867, she expected her people to be treated as well as other foreigners; she put her trust in America and we have in a way failed that trust. Of course no one denies the rights and importance of laws limiting the number of immigrants. But let us look at some instances that have occurred since the ten year treaty which was signed in 1894. The treaty of 1867 gave to all classes of Chinese, while in America, full privileges and immunities, but this was always restricted. Then in 1893 a bill was presented, and passed both houses in 1894. This treaty said that all Chinese laborers coming to the United States was absolutely prohibited for a term of ten years, and whenever the question of right of entry was raised, the Chinamen must prove that they were not laborers. When China heard of it she denounced it, because it curtailed the privileges and interfered with the perfect honesty of her people. The treaty of 1894 bears faint resemblance to the one which gave them legal existence. In the matter China has acted with dignity and mod- eration. While she could not understand why her people hindered the Americans she gave her consent to the treaty, but not to the shameful laws. We have treated the Chinese immigrants never more than a handful compared with our population as though we were in a frenzy of fear of them. An instance of the precaution and regulation enforced by the judicial and executive officers might be given. There resides in San Francisco a well known Chinese merchant, a few years ago, he decided to return to Canton. The family remained there a year and when they returned to this country, brought with them an infant son of three months. No objection was raised to the landing of the parents but they were not permitted to take the baby ashore, "Because he was a supposed representative of 'Chinese cheap labor,' he was forbidden to enter this great and free country." Another more recent case might be cited. While th preparations for the Louisiana Purchase exposition were being made formal invitation was given to Chin" The invitation was accepted. It the became necessary, under our present acts, that regulations for the Chinese should be prepared by the Treasure Department. They decided upon the following: (1.) That no Chinamen were to be allowed except merchants or manufacturers. (2.) Upon the arrival at the seaport he must be photographed three times for the purpose of identification, and should file a bond for five thousand dollars. (3.) He must take first train out of seaport for Exposition. (4.) After arriving at Exposition he must not leave the grounds. THE ACORN 29 (5.) Immediately after Exposition must take first train to seaport and then depart for China on first vessel. Aside from inhumanity and ethics of treating the Chinese visitor as we have, it is certainly absurd. W;hat are we doing? What will happen if China finally awakes to these injuries? For we hear today so much about Orinetal Trade, and we know that China composes a large portion of that trade. America is awaiting the opening of China, so that she can supply her with American foodstuffs. But her attitude today is that of a mercant, who advertises in all the papers his line of goods, and a tempting line of bargains and he should stand in his doorway, compelling every customer "to be examined by etomologists in order to prevent his introducing any malaria bearing mosquitoes." On every hand China is duped and blinded because of her ignorance of the world and its ways. It is much to be desired for our own sake that the Government of China will persistently refuse its agreement to another treaty like the one which will expire in December of this year; that intelligent and fair-minded citizens will take a deeper interest in this question which involves the National honor; and that the day will come when we make less use of politics and more of statesmanship in public affairs. HOW'S THIS! Time was when the life insurance agent was looked upon with distrust and disfavor, but that was long ago. His business has now become so important a factor in our civilization that he represents a distinctive element in the civic economy of the age. Life insurance is neither an experiment nor a luxury. It should be looked upon by every man who has a family to support and provide for as one of the supreme necessities. There have been so many widows and orphans who have had occasion to bless the day the husband and father signed the application for life insurance, which saved them from the miseries and discomforts of poverty after his death, that its utility in the homes of the toilers has become thoroughly recognized and firmly believed in. Its place in the world of finance and investment is established by the fact that the greatest captains of industry and wealth are among the heaviest policy holders. To carry life insurance means, to the man who works for wages or for a modest salary, systematic saving and consistent economy. But it also means a sure and safe provision against poverty for his dependent wife and children in the event of his death. And under the various forms of policies which life insurance offers, it may also mean comfort and contentment for his own old age. The development of life insurance has been great, indeed, and this development has been along lines which promise much in the way of returns to the consistent policy-holder. To the man of moderate means life insurance offers the best and safest method of perpetuating his estate and making it available to those to whom he leaves his patrimony, and at the same time it provides an efficient safeguard against the consequences of vicissitudes in business. To him, as well as to the wealthy, it furnishes a means whereby he may secure to his estate a fund immediately available for the protection of holdings in real estate and other lines of investment against the shrinkage of forced sales.