[Michael Michael]

The point is self explanatory. The Chinese at the time by treaty, and court ruling, were not allowed to become naturalized.

Yes. But what you don't seem to be able to grasp is that the only people who would become NATURALIZED are those who WERE NOT BORN HERE.

When Howard used those words "foreigner" and "alien" on page 2990 of 'The 'Congressional Globe' is also self evident.

Yes, it is self-evident that he was referring to those children born to ambassadors and diplomats.

You are simply playing word games when you attempt to separate "foreigners, aliens" form "who belong to embassadors and foreign ministers." There is no conjunction anywhere in the phrase. He is merely restating the common law practice that considers the children of ambassadors and diplomats to be aliens, and not citizens of the United States.

[Red Steel]

Yes, it is self-evident that he was referring to those children born to ambassadors and diplomats.

You better read it out loud, in context, starting about 15 to 20 lines above the statement Howard is listing who is not citizens. Remember to pause between the commas.

The words 'foreigners' and 'aliens' does not modify the following clause that contains the words ambassadors and ministers.