Session #53 · 1893–95

Speech #530025350

Mr. Speaker. in the interest of the Christian religion. in the interest of the efforts of its missionaries at home and abroad. in the interest of our own country and of mankind. I do insist that this immigration of the lower orders of Chinese people. bringing with them destruction to our industrial system. destruction to the morality of our country. destruction to the physical condition of our peopleI do insist that this immigration shall cease. absolutely cease. in the interest of all these great elements of society and of whatsoever appertains to the progress of humanity. [Here the hammer fell.]
Identified stereotypes
The lower orders of Chinese people bring destruction to our industrial system, morality, and physical condition.
Keywords matched
immigration

Classification

Target group
Sentiment
Negative
Stereotyping
⚠️ Yes
Confidence
100%
Model
gemini-2.0-flash
Framing
Economic threat Cultural threat

Speaker & context

Speaker
HENRY BLAIR
Party
R
Chamber
H
State
NH
Gender
M
Date
Speech ID
530025350
Paragraph
#0
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