7. In discussion of matters involving personal character, one
is apt to become “subjective,’ but the purpose of this book
is an “objective” study. Therefore, to carry this out I have done
no more than to quote at length the various facts gathered by the
Immigration Commission and the students most familiar with
the subject. According to these authorities, the percentage of
illiteracy among Japanese is exceedingly small. They are eager
and make a strenuous effort to learn of American institutions,
and to speak, read and write English, and in fact, “have made
unusually good progress” in this regard. They are practically
free from criminal acts and pauperism. They impose no burden
upon the community. The only objection that is raised against
the Japanese is the fact that he does not belong to any branch of
white races. Nevertheless, the students most familiar with the
Japanese problem unanimously favor removing all legal obstacles,
and others if possible. Japanese should be treated equally with
other immigrant races. Such, then, are the facts concerning the
various aspects of Japanese immigration, and its status in the
State of California.

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