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“Tt is evident from the preceding discussion that the standard
of literacy shown by the Japanese, as indicated by their ability
to read and write their native language, is far higher than that
shown by the Chinese, the Mexicans and most of the south and
east European races, if comparison is limited to those who are
employed in the same industries and at the same kind of work.” }

“As noted above, with regard to their ability to speak English,
many Japanese immigrants have attended high schools in Japan,
where they are given a foundation in English grammar
But a further aid in mastering the English language is found in
the schools which are conducted in this country. Practically all
of the few Japanese children of school age in the West attend
the public schools, where they are found in all classes, from the
primary grades through the entire elementary and secondary
system.” ?

“Numerous schools are maintained for the benefit of adult
Japanese immigrants. No less than 33, the primary aim of which
is to instruct adult Japanese in the English language, were
reported by agents of the Commission in Los Angeles, San Fran-
cisco, Oakland and Sacramento, Cal., and Seattle and Tacoma,
Wash. Of these, several were designed primarily for the “student
class,” and embraced all subjects preparatory to high school, and
in one or two cases for college work. The great majority, how-
ever, were conducted by the various religious missions and by |

private parties with the primary aim of imparting a knowledge |

of English to Japanese laborers.” °

At the end of 1912, the number of Japanese attending various

public and private schools in California were as follows: *

1 Immigration Commission, Reports, Vol. 23, p. 151.

2 Ibid., pp. 151-152

3 Ibid., p. 152.

4 Japanese American Year-Book for 1912, pp. 131-132.

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