There is a definite need for immigrants in Brazil, particularly of such as can follow agricultural pursuits, the influential Correio de Manha (Morning Post) declares in a special article.
Sharp criticism of the country’s immigration policy is also contained in the same article. Particular objection is made to the recently adopted law which limits entry to two per cent of the number of persons of each nationality in Brazil according to the census of 1920.
Calling attention to the fact that census figures for the past are very incomplete, the newspaper also indicates that geographic distribution differs greatly today from what it was thirty years ago.
Many parts of the country are still uncultivated and require agricultural workers, the article says. In conclusion, it urges that Brazil should not follow the example set by the United States in shutting out immigrants, characterizing the practice as one which would bring no good to Brazil.
The article is considered an indication that Brazil will find it difficult to maintain the recently adopted restricted immigration policy.
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