There was some jealousy on the part of our working people, especially the men and women employed in large manufacturing establishments, lest the Irish, by working at cheaper wages, would drive them out of employment.
Hoar addresses the jealousy felt by American workers towards Irish immigrants who worked for lower wages, indicating labor tensions.
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