Labor Bulletin of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Vol. 25: February, 1903 (Classic Reprint)

The greatest number of Chinese was found in the age period 30 to 39 years: there are but 34 under 20 years of age; and but seven over 60 years. This indicates that the Chinese in the State, of productive age, represent per cent of the whole number. As regards 30, it was impossible to Obtain exact ages.

It should be stated here that in preparing statistics on the Chinese we have excluded those persons born in China, but not of Chinese descent. In preparing Census work, those persons born in China, whether Of Chinese descent or not, are credited to that country so far as nativity is concerned, but it is evident that they should not be ih cluded in a consideration of those of Mongolian descent.

The opportunities of an education supplied to all classes in China are well known; this is plainly shown from the fact that were re ported as being able to read and write in the Chinese language. There were 264 reported as being totally illiterate; but it is to be feared that this return relates to their inability to read and write English rather than to ignorance of their own language. All who are brought into relation with the Chinese are well aware of the great facility with which they acquire sufficient command of the English language to carry on their business.

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