Session #45 · 1877–79

Speech #450112094

We do not want an amalgamation of races. We do not want a subordinate race. We do not want the condition of American labor reduced to the Asiatic level. We shall eventually have one or all if Chinese immigration is free. We are assured often that no legislation is necessary. because our Chinese population is not increasing. The argument seems to admit that restrietions would be necessary if it were increasing. It may not be increasing this year. The existence of four hundred million people yearly drawn nearer to us by improved and cheapened methods of transportation is the great factor in this question. The law of hanger leads emigration from overcrowded countries and China is the worlds hive. The danger seems remote to you. Mr.
Identified stereotypes
Chinese immigrants will reduce American labor to the 'Asiatic level'.
Keywords matched
immigration emigration Asiatic

Classification

Target group
Sentiment
Negative
Stereotyping
⚠️ Yes
Confidence
95%
Model
gemini-2.0-flash
Framing
Economic threat Cultural threat Other

Speaker & context

Speaker
NEWTON BOOTH
Party
R
Chamber
S
State
CA
Gender
M
Date
Speech ID
450112094
Paragraph
#5
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