One must be more equitable than the other. The 1890 plan is based on the foreignborn population exclusively. The native born is not considered. This is a serious objection. If only foreign born are to be considered. why not permit immigration on the basis of all foreigners who have ever come into the country? The selection of any particular census would favor or discriminate against some countries. for immigration from the different countries has come in waves at different periods. The nationalorigins plan seeks to ascertain the number of blood stock of the various nationalities in the country. This plan is absolutely right in theory.
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