GOOD] in speaking of the production of sugar in the islands of the Hawaiian group made the statement. in substance. that the workmen in the cane fields there were Chinese and Japanese. and that therefore he did not believe the measure of protection that is now afforded should be allowed. As a matter of fact. the number of Chinese and Japanese in the Hawaiian cane fields has been materially reduced within the last two or three years. Chinese coolies are no longer admitted to the islands. and after the experience of the planters during the strike of the Japanese about two years ago the latter were put into the class of undesirable citizens in the Territory. Almost all of the workmen in the cane fields of Hawaii today are Caucasians. Twenty dollars a month is the amount of wage that is given to the Orientals. said the gentleman from Iowa.
Identified stereotypes
Japanese are described as 'undesirable citizens'.