The history of the Hawaiian Islands during the last eighty years is proof of this assertion. The population is mixed. and comprises about 109.000 people24.407 Japanese and 21.616 Chinese. Less than onehalf the entire population are Asiatic. This element would be considerably reduced after annexation. As a result of the changed conditions. many citizens of all classes would go from the United States to the newly acquired territory. American business men and laborers would resort to the islands with the same enthusiasm as has marked their progress and success in other fields of activity. The resolutions forbid further Chinese immigration. and. as I understand them. they forbid those now in Hawaii from going to other parts of the United States. The Hawaiian laws exclude them from homestead rights. and the experience there as here is. as soon as they get a few hundred dollars. their longing for home takes them back. The Portuguese constitute 15.191. and of these 7.000 are natives and speak the English language.
Identified stereotypes
Chinese immigrants long to return home once they have saved some money.