This discrimination was due to the influence of the Labor Party. which has always opposed the grant of preference to British colonies and possessions that rely upon colored labor for the carrying on of their industries. Durin the debate on the preference resolutions of 1904 Mr. Watson. the eader of the Labor Party. upon being asked whether he would allow india to share in an Australian preference. replied. "No- except In regard to such products as tea I would not give any preference to products made by Asiatic labor which would come into competition with the products made by white people. though I am prepared to give such a preference to the products of the white labor of Great Britain." But. Mr. President. the American farmer and the American laborer find themselves producing domestic sugar in competition with the black labor of the Tropics. which is the cheapest labor in the world.