This danger may now seem to be remote. butis none the less certain. For my part. I am willing to concede that some of the provisions of this bill are aimed at the Immigration from southern Europe and oriental countries. It is contended by those opposing the bill that the immigrants from southern Europe. while perhaps illiterate. are honest and industrious and make good citizens. and that we are unjustly and purposely discriminating against them. It is further stated that we need them to perform our common labor and should welcome them with open arms. assuring us that the shrine of liberty will never be desecrated by them. True. they admit that the standard of living of these people is lower than the Americans. but what of that?
Identified stereotypes
Southern European immigrants are illiterate but honest and industrious, have a lower standard of living, and are needed for common labor.