A Seattle-Born Son Could Own Property. His Chinese Father Could Not.

Tacoma, June 2.—Special.—Today the examination of Chinese passengers was under way. The officials were examining the thirty-two Chinese who came over on the Victoria and were seeking to determine whether or not they were eligible for entry into this country. The officials doing the work were Walter Bowra, special deputy collector, who is acting in place of Collector Linder, now in Washington, and Deputy Collector Dun, of this port. Up to night, when the work for the day was over, only twenty of the Chinese had been examined. All of these were admitted, their certificates being found genuine, and they answering all questions asked them. Five of the Chinese examined were from Seattle. Two of them are Chin Fok, 15, and Chin Wong Mow, aged 18. The last named is the son of Chin Jun Wah, bookkeeper for the large firm. Both boys were born in Seattle, but have been in China five years, being educated. Chin Jun Wah is bringing his boy back to have him educated in American schools, and when he comes of age, to hold his property. Chin Jun Wah cannot, of course, hold property, being of Chinese nativity, but his son, having been born in America, can. Four of the Seattle Chinese were passed today, including the two boys. Tomorrow the work of examining the Chinese will go on. The nine Japanese who came over on the Victoria were examined Saturday by Immigration Inspector Walker and passed.