Theysell their servicesfor a term of years to cooly brokers. and some have declared chat it wits to pay debts they were inveigled Into by gambling and other vile ways. IT would state that that method is a very common one by which the Peruvian and Cuban cooly trade is supplied. The Chinese being inveterate gamblers. they are by pimps and runners coaxed into places of dissipation. where they will readily begin gambling and soon lose money upon their pledges given. and when not alo to pay it they are obliged to go as coolies. fearing the consequences. as intimidated by the potty officials. who are a party with the pimps or runners. generally obtaining the money. Thomas H. King. in his examination. page 93. says: That makes the cooly trade to California a very remunerative one for consuls. consequently it is their interest to continue it. and especially is this true of the women.
Identified stereotypes
Chinese are inveterate gamblers and easily manipulated into debt bondage.