As stated above, a comparison of columns VI and VII of this
table shows only roughly the restrictive effects of such a general
immigration law. To show the effects accurately the wives, chil-
dren under sixteen years of age, and dependent relatives would
have to be deducted from, and the non-immigrant aliens other
than travelers, officials, students, and aliens returning to the
United States within three years after leaving a residence ac-
quired here, would have to be added to the figures given in col-
umn VII. Moreover, allowance would have to be made for those
in Hawaii of foreign parentage in setting down the numbers in
column VI, and that has been done only in the case of the Japa-
nese and Chinese. On the whole the effect would be less restric-
tive than would appear from comparing the figures given. In the
case of the Northwestern Europeans, there would be no restricttion
except possibly in one or two cases. With South and East Euro-
peans, on the other hand, there would be considerable restriction
in every case and in some cases the restriction would be drastic.
In the case of Chinese and Japanese there would be no real

change. Upon examination of the details relating to immigrants

of those races admitted in 1913 it is found that 105 Chinese and

980 Japanese other than those in the excepted classes provided
for in the suggested plan, were admitted to the United States

and Hawaii.1 The maximum number (1,000) of East Indians

who might be admitted would be larger than the number (160)
for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1914.” ?

   
  
  
  
   
 
  

Second, is the proposition that once admitted into the country
there should be no discrimination in the treatment of immigrants.
Ths proposition is based upon the so well-established principle
of American civilization that it requires no explanation. And if
Japanese ask that justice and fairness be accorded to them as they
are freely accorded to immigrants from other nations, America
cannot very well refuse. The best way to apply the principle to
_Japanese residents is by changing the existing naturalization law
1 Details for the year 1913-1914 are not yet at hand.
2 Millis, Ibid., pp. 293-296.

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