so that those of them who qualify according to such revised law
may become citizens of the United States. This will automatically
do away with the existing discriminatory laws of several states
since they are all based upon the non-eligibility of Japanese for
citizenship. Moreover, that will remove the stronghold of anti-
Japanese agitation. Votes will silence agitators. Besides there
are two positive reasons for granting them the right of naturaliza-
tion: First, the presence of unnaturalized aliens is undesirable
to say the least, from the standpoint of the American nation.
Second, the right will grant to those who seek, a permanent
safeguard, and that in turn will enable them to strive for their
own development. They will make contributions to American
civilization as its loyal citizens. Give them a chance.

SELECTED BIBLIOGRAPHY.

The following bibliography which may be considered fairly
comprehensive, has been selected for readers who are interested
in the problem dealt with in the booklet. It does not, however,
pretend to be complete, for instance, books in other languages than
English have been practically omitted from the list.

OFFICIAL PUBLICATIONS.

Bureau of Labor (California): Biennial Reports, and especi-
ally, “Report on the Japanese in California.”

Immigration Laws of the United States (Revised Federal
Statutes).

Japanese Cabinet: Imperial Statistical Annuals of Japan.
Journals of the State Legislature of California.
Metcalf (Secretary) : Report on the Japanese School Question.

Naturalization Laws of the United States (Revised Federal
Statutes).

Roosevelt, T.: Presidential Message to Congress (1907).

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