How we cite our quotes: (Section)
Quote #4
That before any Chinese passengers are landed from any such vessel, the collector, or his deputy, shall proceed to examine such passengers, comparing the certificates with the list and with the passengers; and no passenger shall be allowed to land in the United States. (Sec.9)
This is how scared people were. Before any Chinese people were allowed to set foot on solid ground, they had to be inspected. That's crazy.
Quote #5
That the words "Chinese laborers," wherever used in this act, shall be construed to mean both skilled and unskilled laborers and Chinese employed in mining. (Sec.15)
The very fact they felt the need to single out miners points to some deep-seated fears. Like people were going to read the act and go, "Wait, they said skilled and unskilled laborers. Does that mean miners? Phineas, no one mentioned miners!" And panic ensues.