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In these circumstances it was resolved by quite a large but irresponsible faction that the Chinese must go; and a notice was served upon them fixing the time of their required departure.
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Orange Jacobs
Republican · Washington

Editor's note · Context

This quote illustrates the coercive actions taken by a faction against the Chinese community, demanding their removal.

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