In response to the resolution of the House of Representatives of the 12th of February last, on the subject of negotiations concerning the immigration of Chinese to the United States, I transmit a report of the Secretary of State, to whom the matter was referred.
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I transmit herewith a report from the Secretary of State upon the subjects embraced in that resolution so far as they touch the Department of State.
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