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Senatorial Debate on Hawaii Amendment in Immigration Question
The discussion centers on Senator Burton's Hawaii amendment and Chinese labor in Hawaii. Foremost figures include Senator Hoar, Foraker, Burton, and Kanaw from Kansas. They debate labor needs, economic impact, and whether Chinese or Japanese workers would fill plantation labor in Hawaii, with political and procedural maneuvers about delaying or tabling the amendment.
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Forsker
Burton
Benstar
Massachusetts
Oars
Hoar
Koraker
Monte
Obie
Ehymid
Fementens
Theny
Loden
Twmigradian
Foraker
Uithie Benatar
Maemphusette
Howr
Sena
Kansan
United States
Chie
Hurton
Hawaii
Haewaii
Moar
Loatelana
Bailey
Jong
Pont Tabor
Lea) Polleiek
Santor
Titan
Fabere
Mr. Preadent
Halley
New Kiiginad
Fran Kansas
Senate
Cuba
Iabor
Dioontos
Mittila
Afelen
China
Jim
Pefirose
Caue
Horton
Congress
Committee of
Chinametu
Porte
Alverite Optilen
Pennsylvania
Kansas